Brett Ratner
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Hollywood film director known for the Rush Hour franchise who returned to filmmaking with the 2024 Melania Trump documentary. Podcasts discuss his work primarily in relation to the Melania film and his 2017 sexual misconduct allegations, which were accused by multiple women and denied by Ratner. His documented associations with Jeffrey Epstein have also been cited in podcast coverage.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
CrimeLess · Apr 1, 2026
Funny Money
“Director of Rush Hour 2 and Melania Trump documentary; discussed in context of prop money production”
Endless Thread · Feb 20, 2026
Fresh, stale, or politics? The Melania doc's Rotten Tomatoes score, explained
“Director of Melania documentary and Rush Hour franchise; faced sexual misconduct allegations in 2017 and was pictured with Jeffrey Epstein”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 13, 2026
Share & Bezos & Tell with Ezra Edelman and David Remnick
“Filmmaker of Melania documentary; discussed as example of filmmaker compromising independence for payment”
I've Had It · Feb 12, 2026
Fifty Shades of Fascism
“Film director of Melania documentary implicated in 2018 Me Too allegations and Epstein files”
Radio Atlantic · Feb 7, 2026
The Meaning of 'Melania'
“Director of Melania film; Hollywood filmmaker known for Rush Hour franchise, returned to filmmaking after 2017 Me Too allegations”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Feb 5, 2026
30.) Shaboozey's GRAMMY Speech, More Epstein Conspiracies, + Ebro at the Super Bowl (2/5/26)
“Director of Melania Trump documentary, implicated in Epstein files and 2017 Me Too allegations by six actresses”
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Feb 5, 2026
MELANIA: “A piece of handsomely mounted crypto‑fascist propaganda” + Riz Ahmed
“Director of Melania documentary, described as pariah since 2017 sexual misconduct accusations”
The Political Scene | The New Yorker · Feb 5, 2026
The “Melania” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look at Very Little
“Director of Melania documentary; known for Rush Hour films; accused of sexual abuse by ~10 women; denied allegations”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 4, 2026
Trump Floats Canceling Midterms & MAGA Pushes Alt Super Bowl Halftime Show | Paul Rosolie
“Director of Melania Trump documentary; previously appeared in Epstein files and faced sexual harassment allegations”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Feb 3, 2026
The Epstein Files and the Prosecutor Under Scrutiny
“Film director; pictured alongside Epstein in newly released documents”
Bold American Pod · Feb 3, 2026
The Bomb Cyclone, More Epstein Files, and The Winter Olympics. BA EP 49
“Director of Melania Trump documentary; previously faced Me Too allegations and has Epstein connections”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Jan 31, 2026
NEW Epstein Files Reveal More Trump Connections
“Named in Epstein files; reportedly director of Melania documentary”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 31, 2026
This Week's News | Jon on Alex Pretti Shooting & Desi on "Melania" Doc and Ilhan Omar Attack
“Director of Melania Trump documentary; known for Rush Hour films and Me Too movement allegations”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 30, 2026
Melania's $40 Million Docu-Bribe Movie Premieres & Dems Make ICE Demands
“Director of Melania Trump documentary; known for Rush Hour films and Me Too movement allegations”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 29, 2026
Trump Teams Up with Nicki Minaj, Details on Rep. Omar Incident, Rubio vs Senate Dems: AM Update 1/29
“Director of Melania documentary; attended White House screening with Tim Cook amid Me Too allegations”