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Walter Isaacson appears 24 times across 16 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in connection with an educational video project involving interviews with prominent intellectuals and scientists. He is also mentioned as an attorney in separate legal proceedings unrelated to Epstein.
The documents reveal two distinct individuals named Isaacson. The majority of mentions refer to Walter Isaacson, the renowned biographer and journalist, who was apparently recruited to participate in filmed interviews on topics like Einstein and modernism. These mentions appear in documents describing an educational content project that also involved Richard Dawkins, Ray Dalio, and other notable figures. A smaller number of mentions refer to William A. Isaacson, an attorney with Boies Schiller & Flexner who represented clients in litigation completely unrelated to Epstein. The educational project documents suggest Isaacson had agreed to participate in taped sessions covering physics and computer science.
Key Highlights
- •Multiple documents reference filmed interviews with Walter Isaacson on 'Einstein and Modernism' at Harvard's Fogg Museum and Science Center
- •The educational video project mentioned alongside Isaacson included other prominent figures like Richard Dawkins, David Mossberg, and Ray Dalio
- •Documents also mention interviews with Bill Clinton, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen, and Harrison Ford as part of the same television content project
- •Separate mentions refer to attorney William A. Isaacson arguing cases involving financial disputes, unrelated to the biographer
- •The project documents indicate footage was already shot or participants had 'said yes to tapings' for subjects including marine biology, astronomy, and evolutionary biology
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EFTA00690244.pdf
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ge not yet used by WGBH), Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen (whose lawyers didn't l
ee episodes of tv. The raw materials for that period include interviews with Bill Clinton (including footage not yet used by WGBH), Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen (whose lawyers didn't like our release a while ago, but we're hoping will soften over time), Harrison Ford (still a maybe)
EFTA02418369.pdf
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o him Maybe (depends if party runs late) Walter Isaacson Spoke & Emailed No-he will be on a plane to Ch
to call Ron Perelman Spoke to assistant & emailed No-Ron will be out of town General Wes Clark Spoke to him Maybe (depends if party runs late) Walter Isaacson Spoke & Emailed No-he will be on a plane to Chicago Lloyd Blankfcin Spoke & emailed 9-16 Probably No EFTA_R1_0 1483686 EFTA02418369
EFTA00393225.pdf
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l relay to Jeffrey. On Mar 25, 2013, at 3:47 PM, Isaacson, Walter wrote: > Thanks. But we are committed in Washington DC that night. All the best, Walter Isaacson Original Message > • From: [mailto: > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 02:37 PM > To: Isaacson, Walter > Cc: Zindulka, Pat > Subject: Jeffrey
frey Epstein Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:00:39 +0000 Thank you very much for your quick reply. I will relay to Jeffrey. On Mar 25, 2013, at 3:47 PM, Isaacson, Walter wrote: > Thanks. But we are committed in Washington DC that night. All the best, Walter Isaacson Original Message > • From: [mailto
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EFTA00393224.pdf
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kerman Mon 212 326 4012 ERIC SCHMIDT, WALTER ISAACSON ATTEND? EFTA00393224
ort Zuckerman Mon 212 326 4012 ERIC SCHMIDT, WALTER ISAACSON ATTEND? EFTA00393224
EFTA00625913.pdf
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ee episodes of tv. The raw materials for that period include interviews with Bill Clinton (including footage not yet used by WGBH), Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen (whose lawyers didn't like our release a while ago, but we're hoping will soften over time), Harrison Ford (still a maybe)
ge not yet used by WGBH), Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen (whose lawyers didn't l
EFTA01843198.pdf
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niuses I March 1, 6:30pm iij Conversation Walter Isaacson & Ken Auletta on Steve Jobs I ",,a 12:00pm EFTA
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EFTA00393215.pdf
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From: ==. > To: Cc: Walter Isaacson <[email protected]> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:37:24 +0000 Hello Mr. Isaacson. Jeffrey Epstein is hosting a small
From: ==. > To: Cc: Walter Isaacson <[email protected]> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:37:24 +0000 Hello Mr. Isaacson. Jeffrey Epstein is hosting a small dinner party on Thursday, April 4th, at his home in NY...Peter Mandelson and Ehud Barak are among the guests. He
EFTA00393220.pdf
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mmitted in Washington DC that night. All the best, Walter Isaacson Original Message From: [mailto: Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 02:37 PM To: Isaacson, Walter Cc: Zindulka, Pat Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Hello Mr. Isaacson. Jeffrey Epstein is hosting a small dinner party on Thursday, April 4th, at
st.org> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:47:44 +0000 Thanks. But we are committed in Washington DC that night. All the best, Walter Isaacson Original Message From: [mailto: Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 02:37 PM To: Isaacson, Walter Cc: Zindulka, Pat Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Hel
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2 mentionsSource: House Oversight Committee
at taped sessions already include economics, marine biology, astronomy, evolutionary biology, zoology, physics and computer science. Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg and David HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025514 --- PAGE BREAK --- Malan have all said yes to tapings. Footage for all the others is already shot
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2 mentionsSource: House Oversight Committee
hree episodes of tv. The raw materials for that period include interviews with Bill Clinton (including footage not yet used by WGBH), Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen (whose lawyers didn't like our release a while ago, but we're hoping will soften over time), Harrison Ford (still a maybe),
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2 mentionsSource: House Oversight Committee
at taped sessions already include economics, marine biology, astronomy, evolutionary biology, zoology, physics and computer science. Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg and David Malan have all said yes to tapings. Footage for all the others is already shot and ready for post production. I am having
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/ POWER 100/ NY/ EMMYACD/ 1 c Mr. & Mrs. Walter Isaacson ( Cathy ) / TEEN/ LITERARY/ ME/ ASPEN INSTITUTE/
From: Lila Walker <MIIIIMIM> To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> CC: Peggy Siegal Subject: Re: Genius lunch. Thursday, The Rainbow Room...Walter Isaccson's "Einstein" to Ron Howard's film. Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:21:18 +0000 Attachments: April_20_-_Genius_Lunch.pdf Hi Jeffrey, A partial guest list
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ASG notes 2012 Middle East.doc
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Aug 4, 2012Source: House Oversight Committee
nnot sit by. Dennis Ross, Jane Harmon and Walter Isaacson. DR: Syria is most secure border that Israel has
Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025806 →with nukes. Will lead to proliferation and significantly increased probability of nuclear event. Israel cannot sit by. Dennis Ross, Jane Harmon and Walter Isaacson. DR: Syria is most secure border that Israel has. Syria is unraveling is very significant. WMD could go to terrorists. Everyone should share concern
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t taped sessions already include economics, marine biology, astronomy, evolutionary biology, zoology, physics and computer science. Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg and David Malan have all said yes to tapings. Footage for all the others is already shot and ready for post production. I am havin
ics and computer science. Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg and David Malan have all said ye
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025511 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025513
2 mentionsSource: House Oversight Committee
at taped sessions already include economics, marine biology, astronomy, evolutionary biology, zoology, physics and computer science. Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg and David Malan have all said yes to tapings. Footage for all the others is already shot and ready for post production. I am having
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EFTA00298515.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00298515
tty 9-18 Ron Perelman General Wes Clark Walter Isaacson Lloyd Blankfein Spoke to assistant & emailed S
Emailed 9-16 Spoke &Emailed 9-16 Spoke & Emailed 9-16 Emailed 9-16 Mayor Michael Bloomberg Emailed Patty 9-18 Ron Perelman General Wes Clark Walter Isaacson Lloyd Blankfein Spoke to assistant & emailed Spoke to him Spoke & Emailed Spoke & emailed 9-16 No No No No- very disappointed No Office re
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028882 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028883
2 mentionsSource: House Oversight Committee
hree episodes of tv. The raw materials for that period include interviews with Bill Clinton (including footage not yet used by WGBH), Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen (whose lawyers didn't like our release a while ago, but we're hoping will soften over time), Harrison Ford (still a maybe),
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om: Imailto• > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2:22 PM > To: Eliza > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein > • Hello Eliza...Jeffrey is asking me to please get Walter Isaacson's email address from you...might you be able to provide? > Thanks, EFTA00393208
Eliza...Jeffrey is asking me to please get Walter Isaacson's email address from you...might you be able to
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028884 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028886
2 mentionsSource: House Oversight Committee
hree episodes of tv. The raw materials for that period include interviews with Bill Clinton (including footage not yet used by WGBH), Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen (whose lawyers didn't like our release a while ago, but we're hoping will soften over time), Harrison Ford (still a maybe),
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r 9/16/2010 8:26:05 PM Subject: need # for Waler Isaacson The number and email we have for Walter Isaacson
tionUeevacationegmaitcom] From: Lesley Groff Sent Thur 9/16/2010 8:26:05 PM Subject: need # for Waler Isaacson The number and email we have for Walter Isaacson is no good. Who might I call to get a good number/email address? EFTA_R1_0 1486776 EFTA02420709
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