New Evidence and Documents in the Cornell Case | Trump's Title IX Changes + Cutting Loans for "Unprofitable" Majors?
October 1, 2026
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5 min read“I can say with 100% confidence I was raped.” That line, spoken by Jane Doe to Cornell police investigators in November 2024, never made it into the six-page sworn statement that was later provided to the Tompkins County District Attorney. The DA, relying only on that written statement, concluded no crime had occurred. But the transcript of the full interview — which the DA says he never saw — tells a more complicated story. This is just one of many developments in the unfolding Cornell case, which dominates this episode alongside the formal reinstatement of Trump-era Title IX rules and a set of policy changes that could cut federal loan access for certain college majors.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:30) **Episode Overview & Cornell Disclaimer** - Host outlines the three main topics: Cornell developments, Title IX changes, and quick hitters. Explains she will not cover the Dubai stabbing as it lacks significant U.S. involvement.
- 2 (02:05) **DA's Statement: Why No Criminal Charges** - The host reads and paraphrases the District Attorney's nine-page statement, which explains his office's decision not to prosecute based on Jane Doe's initial sworn statement.
- 3 (06:29) **Reading the DA's Summary of Jane Doe's Sworn Statement** - The host reads the DA's account of Jane Doe's sworn statement, which includes direct quotes, describing the events of the night in question.
- 4 (17:50) **New Evidence: The Police Interview Transcript** - The host introduces a newly obtained transcript of Jane Doe's police interview, which the DA says he never saw, revealing a stark contrast with the sworn statement.
- 5 (26:56) **Text Messages & Snapchat Messages** - The host covers newly released text messages between Jane Doe and a defendant, and a Snapchat message from a fraternity brother, providing more context on the aftermath.
- 6 (28:52) **The 99-Page Cornell Investigative Report (ABC & NYT)** - The host summarizes key findings from a 99-page investigative report reviewed by ABC News and the New York Times, revealing a more complex timeline.
- 7 (38:50) **Cornell Agrees to Independent Investigation** - The host reports that New York Governor Kathy Hochul has secured an agreement from Cornell for an independent investigation by outside counsel into the university's handling of the case.
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Show Notes
New evidence is emerging in the Cornell University sexual assault case, including portions of Jane Doe’s original police interview, text messages and details from Cornell’s investigative records. Jordan breaks down what the Tompkins County District Attorney says his office knew when it decided not to pursue criminal charges in 2024, what appears in the newly reported police interview, why the criminal investigation has now been reopened and what Cornell’s newly announced independent review could look like.
Plus, the Trump administration has formally reinstated its 2020 Title IX regulations. Jordan explains what actually changed — and what didn’t — including the rules surrounding sexual harassment, off-campus misconduct, live hearings, cross-examination, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Then, in Rumor Has It: Are taxpayers paying for pro-Trump television ads? Is the Trump administration considering an MLB baseball field in Grand Teton National Park? And is the administration gutting student loans for female-dominated fields?
Also covered in Quick Hitters: the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, new economic data, Supreme Court cases involving third-country deportations and a Tennessee execution, the Texas Capitol threat investigation, the FTC’s investigation into AI companies, the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, SNAP changes and the end of new penny production.
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In today's episode:
- New Evidence Emerges in the Cornell Case. Here's What We've Learned. (0:30)
- Trump Formally Codifies Old Title IX Rules. Here's What That Means. (~40:37)
- Quick Hitters (~53:34)
- Rumor Has It (~59:35)
- Critical Thinking Segment (~1:07:44)
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