Podcasts about special agents

Voices Against Trafficking and Saving Our Children  Guests: Andi Buerger, Eric Caron, Bishop Donna Hubbard, Chris Meek and Blanquita Cullum  BIOS:  Andi Buerger Andi Buerger, JD, international speaker, author, and survivor of child sex trafficking, advocates globally for victims of exploitation. She founded Beulah's Place, rescuing 300+ at-risk teens, and later co-founded Voices Against Trafficking, uniting voices worldwide to defend human rights. Her books and the internationally distributed Voices of Courage magazine empower survivors and honor human rights champions. In 2025, the Voices of Courage television series debuts, expanding her mission to inspire justice and hope.   Website: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/ Blanquita Cullum  The Honorable Blanquita Walsh Cullum is an award-winning broadcast journalist and former Senate-confirmed Governor of the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, where she chaired major international broadcasting networks. Inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and named “Champion of Radio,” she has emceed the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. for 20 years. President and co-founder of Voices Against Trafficking, she also produces International Reporters Roundtable and serves as an on-air media coach while expanding The Hard Question as a podcast.   Bishop Donna Hubbard:  Donna Lynne Hubbard, daughter of Barbara “Nayo” Watkins and Charles “Charlie” Hubbard, endured abuse, addiction, and trafficking before encountering Christ while incarcerated. Paroled in 1993, she founded Woman at the Well Transition Center, helping women rebuild their lives. Today, Bishop Hubbard holds degrees and certifications, serves as a flight attendant for American Airlines, and continues to inspire as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life story reflects resilience, faith, and transformation. Eric Caron: Eric J. Caron, former U.S. Special Agent and diplomat, led global covert operations combating transnational crime and rescuing children from trafficking. Now Special Liaison for law enforcement at Voices Against Trafficking and co-founder of Stop Child Soldiers Foundation, he consults internationally on human and wildlife trafficking. Recipient of the U.S. Attorney General's Award for National Security and an INTERPOL citation, Eric is the author of Switched On, sharing gripping insights from his distinguished career in national security.  Chris Meek:  Dr. Chris Meek was at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, and in its aftermath founded SoldierStrong, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans take their next steps forward by donating revolutionary medical technologies to VA medical centers across the country. He is also the founder of Frontline Foundation, which advocates for the health and rights of America's first responders. He resides in Stamford, CT, with his wife and three children. Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/gnSvBFXlLEk?si=1QNy3PJ1AuA5OuPQ Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com   http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

Join host Steve Gould on the "Things Police See" podcast as he interviews retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland. With 32 years of service, Jack shares gripping stories from his time in the Caribbean, tackling drug trafficking, undercover operations, and international law enforcement challenges. From busting offload crews to navigating high-stakes cases in St. Croix and Baltimore, Jack reveals the intense, bizarre, and sometimes humorous moments of his career. Tune in for thrilling tales of DEA operations, Caribbean crime, and the brotherhood of law enforcement. Jack's Instagram - @JackMcFarlandDEA Jack's LinkedIn - @JackMcFarland Truth Social - @JackMcFarlandDEA Website - www.jackmcfarlanddea.com Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055  

51:44- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Gaza ceasefire talks beginning in Egypt today, Navy 250th anniversary, other news of the day 1:00:14- Cosmo Buono, Chairman and CEO of the Alexander & Buono Foundation Topic: Italian American Heritage Month 1:12:30- Joseph diGenova, former U.S. Attorney for the District of ColumbiaTopic: Federal Judge thwart's Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland, SCOTUS term beginning today 1:25:53- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributor Topic: Two dead and 12 injured in Montgomery, AL shooting, FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey 1:35:31- Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Estate Planning Gone Wrong 1:47:35- Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, TOP GUN graduate, and now the founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation Topic: Navy 250th anniversary event 2:01:42- Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army Officer Topic: Reversing cuts to counterterrorism measures in NYC, NYPD shoots and kills armed man in confrontation in Brooklyn, NYPD cop who nabbed NYC Zodiac killer dies 2:07:39- Daniel Patino, Fundraiser for Food for the Poor Topic: Food for the PoorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome back Joe Scargill, Special Agent in Charge with the US Secret Service. We discuss Joe's recent surgeries, including rotator cuff and neck surgery, and the importance of having a recovery plan. Joe shares insights around TRT, its role in preserving muscle mass during recovery, the significance of physical fitness in law enforcement, the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu competition formats, and the impact of sports rules.We discuss various aspects of BJJ competition, focusing on scoring, the importance of match duration, and engaging the audience through visible scoring. Joe highlights the emergence of new talent, the potential benefits of open scoring, and the strategic elements of team-based events. The discussion also touches on the impact of youth in competitive grappling and the common feelings of imposter syndrome associated with belt promotions.You can learn more about Joe online at:⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joe-scargill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joescargill11⁠⁠⁠⁠@aforcebjjpvb⁠⁠⁠⁠@academysafeChapters00:00 Introduction to The BizJitzu Podcast00:43 Joe Scargill's Health Journey05:47 Surgery Insights and Recovery11:55 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Discussion17:47 Modern Medicine and Personal Experiences23:59 Training and Recovery Strategies31:26 Navigating Personal Safety in Training34:43 Maintaining Fitness and Strength Over Time36:05 The Importance of Physical Presence in Law Enforcement42:41 Leadership and Leading by Example45:34 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Competition46:06 Feedback on CGI 2 and Rule Changes56:01 The Need for Open Scoring in Jiu-Jitsu01:07:44 The Impact of Weight Classes in Combat Sports01:08:38 Seizing Opportunities: Lessons from History01:09:52 Admiration for Underdogs in Competition01:11:56 The Future of Young Grapplers01:13:13 The Dynamics of CGI Matches01:15:11 The Importance of Authenticity in Grappling01:17:26 Engaging Audiences with Scoring Systems01:20:24 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu and Personal GrowthDr. Archie's Groundwork Chiropractic is officially open and servicing clients. Book your next appointment using the links below!IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@groundworkchiropractic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.groundworkchiropractic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BizJitsu Podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Union Staffing Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a full-service boutique recruitment firm that unites great companies with high-performing sales, marketing, and operational talent. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BizJitsu_Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vincepacleb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@archie_d⁠ane⁠⁠⁠⁠KeywordsJoe Scargill, Jiu Jitsu, recovery, surgery, testosterone therapy, physical fitness, law enforcement, competition, sports rules, Jiu-Jitsu, scoring systems, grappling, competition, open scoring, youth talent, imposter syndrome, belt promotion, engagement, strategy

Col. Jack Jacobs, a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam WarTopic: Trump and Netanyahu meeting Harry Lynch, General Manager of Diamondback Redi-Mix & Will Denise, Assistant Manager of Diamondback Redi-MixTopic: Diamondback Redi-Mix Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign, former White House Deputy Press Secretary, and a Newsmax contributorTopic: Trump's meeting with Netanyahu, latest from the Trump administration Joe Costanzo, General Manager of Waste Services at Faztec & Teresa Gaglia, Head of Accounts Payable and Office Manager Frank Morano, New York City Councilman representing the 51st District & Curtis Sliwa, Republican candidate for Mayor of New YorkTopic: Their respective campaigns John DiFazio, owner of DiFazio CompaniesTopic: DiFazio Phil Guarnieri, CEO of Empire State BankTopic: Empire State Bank Lou Basenese, Executive Vice President of Market Strategy at Prairie Operating CompanyTopic: OilFacts Mike Belloni & Patrick Lamano of FaztecTopic: Faztec Mike Connors, Attorney at Law at Connors & Sullivan and host of "Ask the Lawyer," airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Estate Planning on Staten Island Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributorTopic: Latest developments in the Michigan church shootingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Davis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) of St. Louis, joins the show to talk about the St. Louis connection to the 26 people indicted in a massive Sinaloa Cartel drug bust.

Chris Cillizza, Political Commentator, author of daily newsletter "So What?", independent news creator on Substack, YouTube and Noosphere and a contributor to NewsNation joins the show to talk about the government shutdown that could happen Tuesday night, tariffs and more. Michael Davis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) of St. Louis joins the show to talk about the St. Louis connection to the 26 indicted in massive Sinaloa Cartel drug case.

Today on the Chris and Amy Show; Jim Welby, President of St. Dominic High School joins the show to talk about how the building the trades program is working a month into the school year. Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins the show to talk about the Cardinals season and his thoughts about the ball/strike challenge system that will be part of baseball next year. Host of KMOX Sports Open Line Matt Pauley joins the show to talk about the Cardinals season and what he expects Chaim Bloom to say at his press conference. Chris Cillizza, Political Commentator, author of daily newsletter "So What?", independent news creator on Substack, YouTube and Noosphere and a contributor to NewsNation joins the show to talk about the government shutdown that could happen Tuesday night, tariffs and more. Michael Davis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) of St. Louis joins the show to talk about the St. Louis connection to the 26 indicted in massive Sinaloa Cartel drug case.

Send us a textRod Osborne was an FBI agent for 26 years. He's lived all over including several faraway places like Spain, the Philippines and China. Now, just this information alone would be enough to get a people person to want to hear Rod's story but wait; there's more.Did you happen to see the Hulu docuseries, “Mormon No More”? Rod, his wife Nan, and four of their five children appear in the show which deals with Rod's daughter Sally falling in love with another woman while both married to men. I may be a bit biased, but I thought it was great!As I visited with Rod and he shared his story, time and time again we realized we had much in common. I should say that Rod and I are friends, teammates on a tournament softball team. As Rod shares his life story, I know each listener will come away impressed by his dedication to family, country and truth.        

0:30 - Joe Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge of FBI in Dallas, on shooting 13:33 - Vance on Dallas ICE shooting 34:15 - Comey indictment coming 57:15 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast, on Trump's UN speech and stance against Hamas - "there is at least one adult in the room who understands actions have consequences" Follow Liel on X @liel 01:13:30 - Josh Schirard, Byrna Technologies’ Director of Law Enforcement & Private Security and a former Galveston Police Captain & SWAT Commander, calls for urgent investigations into the radical networks fueling tragedies like the Dallas shooting 01:32:10 - Long time Chicago radio personality and author of “Broken Mary: A Journey Of Hope”, Kevin Matthews, previews "Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” exclusively in theaters nationwide for one night only, Tuesday, Oct. 7. – brokenmaryfilm.com 01:47:41 - Bob Woodson, founder of the Woodson Center, draws on his civil rights experience to offer lessons for navigating today’s era of political unrest. Mr. Woodson is also author of A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume II 02:05:39 - Tim Stearns, president of TJ Stearns in Arlington Heights, shows Dan how to retire early… and finally fix that short game. Tim is host of Protect & Grow: Chicagoland Retirement. Tune in Saturdays from Noon to 1:00PM (CT) at 560 The Answer 02:15:35 - Dan illustrates his conversation with Bill NapletonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

398 Everything We Do Can Create A Story   Every living breathing moment, we contribute to our own story. Every job, every interaction with another soul, every moment we reflect, we write a significant line in our story and oftentimes we must take time to truly consider what we truly want to have in our story. Do we want exhaustion or loneliness to rule our narrative? Or do we want to forge our own community based on that which brings us joy and cherish the light within us? These are the questions we must ask ourselves. In today's episode Sarah Elkins and Tracy MacDonald discuss the importance of living as much as possible, from adventures around the globe, to taking a moment to just breathe and take in the beauty of nature. And how in doing so you create a life for yourself and those you love to be proud of.    Highlights Are your actions in alignment with how you want people to remember your story? What is grounding to you?  What relationships, whether it be a place like nature or people around you, have you developed out of loneliness? It's never too late to change your label. What fears did you have and how did you get through them? And would that fear have stopped you?   Quotes “Nature is always consistent, and I can go out and I can look for the beauty. And I find it really grounding.”  “The more you practice getting outside your comfort zone, the more comfortable you become with it.” “I think you learn so much about America by being outside of it.” “Your skills are never wasted. Sometimes you're tapping into skills you learned early in your career and there's nothing wrong with that.” “It's interesting the stories that strangers will share with each other."   Dear Listeners it is now your turn, Some of the things that Tracy said that are really strong in my memory, is that when she was facing things she was afraid of and she knew she wanted to push through, she asked a lot of questions. Open to taking risks. She prepared in that way and she practiced. She talked about doing this over and over and over again, knowing that once she stepped into her stretch zone once, she could stretch even further every time she did it again. She has a limited fear of failure allowing her to learn from each thing and here's the kicker; When she's brave, she likes how she feels about herself. She knows she's modeling the behavior she wants to see in people around her.   Friends it's your turn. What are you going to do next that you're a little bit afraid of that you can ask enough questions to feel confident enough to step into that stretch zone? And start practicing. I'd love to hear your thoughts.    And, as always, thank you for listening.    About Tracy Tracy, a native of Columbus, Georgia, is a dynamic Fraud and Risk Consultant, public speaker, and former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. With an impressive career that spans roles such as Counter-Terrorism Instructor for the Defense Intelligence Agency and Lead Associate in Counter-Illicit Finance for Booz Allen Hamilton, Tracy exemplifies what it means to break barriers and lead with resilience and excellence. Be sure to check out Tracy's LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and her blog Carpe Diem Creative!   About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

Nearly 3,000 people attended the event at UVU where Charlie Kirk was murdered. There were many who were there and not only witnessed the event but were caught in the aftermath of the chaos after the event while people fled in fear. FBI Salt Lake City Special Agent in Charge, Robert Bohls, joins the show to discuss the services they are providing to victims and the process they go through to return items left in the aftermath.

56:44- Carmine DeSantis, Executive Director of The New Dorp BID Topic: Celebrating Staten Island 1:07:16- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributor Topic: Latest in the Charlie Kirk investigation 1:21:28- Mike Gallagher, radio talk show host heard weekday mornings at 10 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Remembering Charlie Kirk 1:44:02- Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior Official Topic: Remembering Charlie Kirk, other Trump news 1:58:54- Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Topic: Legalities of the death penalty in the assassination of Charlie Kirk 2:08:40- Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army Officer Topic: Policing political violenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we will hear from a name that has been mentioned in some recent episodes but has never been on the show to tell his story. The time has come to sit down with retired DEA Special Agent in Charge David Downing. Mr. Downing entered on duty with the DEA in 1995 as a member of Basic Agent Class 95. After graduating the academy in Quantico, Virginia, Mr. Downing served in various roles within DEA in locations such as Houston, Little Rock, the Office of Professional Responsibility in Dallas, Atlanta, and an overseas tour in the Bahamas. Mr. Downing has held the following titles: Special agent, group supervisor, inspector, resident agent in charge, assistant special agent in charge, deputy special agent in charge, and special agent in charge. Special Agent in Charge Downing made it a priority to improve community partnerships as well as relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. In addition, he led the Los Angeles Division through many successes, including two major diversion initiatives that significantly reduced opioid overdoses, the naming of Los Angeles as a 360 Pilot Project for opioid reduction and education, the indictment of Nemesio Oseguera-Cervantes, the leader of the most ruthless drug cartel in Mexico, and the formation of the Fusion Opioid HIDTA Task Force. But his most lasting legacy will be diversifying the Los Angeles Division. We are please that Margaret Bedolla is back as a cohost to help tell this story of leadership, integrity, and the unwavering mission to uplift those around him. Sit back in soak in this genuine good person's story.  

Tyler Robinson is suspected of killing Charlie Kirk and is this evening in custody. For more on this Kenneth Gray special agent with the FBI for 24 years.who is now a senior lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of New Haven and David Gilbert reporter @WIRED covering disinformation and online extremism.

The FBI is on the hunt for the suspect in the assassination of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk. We talked to former FBI agent Steve Hooper about his insights on what’s next in the investigation.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/10/2025): 3:05pm- According to reports, conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event on Utah Valley University campus. His condition is unknown. 3:30pm- Corey DeAngelis—Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to the devastating news that Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event on Wednesday afternoon. 3:40pm- Unbelievably, one MSNBC commentator hypothesized that Charlie Kirk may have been shot by a conservative supporter in “celebration.” Another far-left commentator seemingly blamed Kirk for the shooting: “You can't stop with these awful thoughts you have and then saying these awful words and then not expect awful actions to take place” 4:20pm- Rich Staropoli— Fox News & Newsmax Contributor, former Special Agent in the Secret Service, and former Under Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. 4:40pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump stated: “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!” 5:05pm- KSL news in Utah spoke with several Utah Valley University students who attended the Turning Point USA campus event where Charlie Kirk was tragically shot and killed. 5:30pm- Flashback: Back in March, Charlie Kirk sat down for a podcast conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom—where Newsom even joked that his son is a fan of Kirk's videos and said he loved watching his TikToks. 6:05pm- In a post to social media, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote: “The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with the FBI. We will provide updates when able.” 6:30pm- Utah officials held a press conference following the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk—announcing that a “person of interest” is in custody. Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) told the media: "I just want to remind people that we still have the death penalty here in the state of Utah."

Bo and Beth welcome Chris Swecker to get some insight into the light rail murder of Iryna Zarutska and Chris shares his thoughts on where the system failed amid the fatal stabbing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. 6:05 Charlotte Primary results with Bo, Beth and Mark Garrison 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Technology's role in Iryna Zarutska case 6:35 Pres. Trump comments on tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska 6:50 RAM Biz Update; iPhone rolls out iPhone 17 air 7:05 ACC Basketball schedule release with Jim Szoke 7:20 Continued coverage: light rail murder of Iryna Zarutska 7:35 Charlotte Primary results with Bo, Beth and Mark Garrison cont. 7:50 Winterble Wednesday | Crossing the streams with Brett Winterble - light rail tragedy | Councilman Peacock comments on The Brett Winterble Show 8:05 Guest: Chris Swecker (Retired FBI Special Agent) - light rail murder investigation 8:35 Guest: Scott Huffmon (Poli-Sci Professor at Winthrop) - Primary election results | Federal response light rail murder 8:50 Scott Huffmon cont. - Primary results and future of public transit in Charlotte 9:20 Continued coverage: light rail murder of Iryna Zarutska | Sheriff Garry McFadden releases statement 9:35 Guest: Bill Graham (Legal Expert) - Charlotte light rail murder 9:50 Continued coverage: light rail murder of Iryna ZarutskaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test your logic and creative thinking in the hardest test ever. Find out if you're intelligent enough solve all these tricky riddles and become an FBI special agent. FBI special agent is one of the hardest jobs to get into. According to statistics, less than 5% of the applicants are accepted. Answering a number of questions can show if the candidate has a natural potential to develop creative thinking and logic based reasoning skills. Would you be one of the few who nailed the test? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Marine, FBI Special Agent, and HRT Operator Rob D’Amico. Rob D’Amico has over thirty-six years of federal government service—ten years in the United States Marine Corps and nearly twenty-seven with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is the founder and principal consultant for Sierra One Consulting.  Rob began a life of service when he enlisted as a US Marine during college at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and, after obtaining his bachelor's degree, was commissioned as an officer and served his first overseas tour in the first Gulf War. His work on reconnaissance missions with the Marine Corps paved the way for Rob’s long and successful career with the FBI. After four years based out of the Bureau’s Miami, Florida field office, apprehending the most violent felons of South Florida as a member of a multi-agency violent crime fugitive task force, Rob transitioned into deep undercover work against the most notorious U.S. and Italian-based organized crime families. Rob was among the few selected to the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team, in which he served as a sniper and was first deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Rob’s career with and beyond the HRT team placed him at each pivotal step in the resolution of kidnapping and hostile detention matters. He has worked on every facet of operations—negotiating hostage releases and exchanges, operating under the highest pressure against pirates, negotiators, warlords, leaders of terrorist networks, as well as with ambassadors, generals, foreign ministers, and non-government organizations.  From being deep undercover, going after the mob, to dealing with Somali pirates, Rob has had a career that movies are literally made of. Today’s episode, we go deep into a hostage rescue operation on the high seas, dealing with Somali pirates!   In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      The difference between HRT and SWAT in the FBI?  ·      What attributes should HRT operators have? ·      What does HRT training look like? ·      The hijacking of the American SV Quest by Somali pirates and Rob's mission as an FBI HRT operator embedded with Navy SEALs regarding this mission. ·      Four United States citizens on board and 19 pirates. ·      The ultimate conclusion to the kidnapping? ·      Jurisdiction issues and maintaining and processing a floating crime scene that was in danger of sinking. ·      Going onto Somali soil to investigate and make arrests? ·      The strain on his family during this and other operations like this. How did Rob deal with it? What is his advice to someone about to do something similar to this work? ·      Retirement, how difficult was it to walk away from all of this? How did he cope/adjust? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Rob at his website! Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.  

Courage is Contagious: Voices Uniting Against Human Trafficking Synopsis: Teresa Velardi sits down with author Andi Buerger and contributing authors Lisa Babbage, Chris Meek, and Eric Caron to discuss the powerful new book, Voices Against Trafficking: Courage is Contagious – Uniting Voices and Nations in the War Against Human Slavery. At a time when true heroes can seem scarce, Voices Against Trafficking brings together extraordinary accounts from ordinary people who refused to look away in the face of injustice. These first-hand narratives spotlight individuals who saw something, said something, and took action—changing the course of lives forever. The stories remind us that the courage of a single person can create ripples of hope that reach across communities and even nations. Andi Buerger, a survivor of brutal child sex trafficking, shares her journey from victim to internationally recognized advocate who has rescued hundreds of at-risk teens through her nonprofit work. Lisa Babbage brings her expertise as an educator, nonprofit leader, and survivor of abuse, working to restore dignity to women and children. Chris Meek, co-founder of SoldierStrong, combines lessons on leadership, resilience, and humanitarian service from decades of working with U.S. veterans and global causes. Eric Caron, a decorated former U.S. Special Agent, offers a law enforcement and national security perspective on dismantling trafficking networks and rescuing victims. Together, they discuss the harsh realities of human trafficking, the systemic challenges in combating it, and the urgent need to unite voices from all walks of life in this fight. This compelling conversation will challenge listeners to confront the uncomfortable truth about modern-day slavery—and inspire them to believe that courage truly is contagious. Guests Andi Burger: Andi Buerger, JD is an international speaker, author, and advocate for victims of human trafficking & exploitation.  Andi herself was a victim of child sex trafficking and unspeakable abuses by family members for 17 years.She founded Beulah's Place, which provided temporary shelter services to at-risk unsheltered teens for 14 years.  300+ youth were successfully rescued and assisted earning national recognition. Andi later founded Voices Against Trafficking(VAT) to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves — the voiceless victims of human trafficking and exploitation. VAT advocates for the protection of every human's rights regardless of race, gender, culture, or socio-economic status.  Voices Against Trafficking-The Strength of Many Voices Speaking As One, gives a portion of proceeds from each sale to survivors of child abuse and trafficking, as does Andi's first book,  A Fragile Thread of Hope - One Survivor's Quest to Rescue. Andi launched Voices Of Courage magazine in 2023.  It is distributed internationally and accepted into the U.S. Library of Congress. It honors everyday heroes who selflessly fight to protect human rights. These champions come from all walks of life to change communities and the world for the better. A television series by the same title debuts in 2025. Chris Meek: Dr. Chris Meek is co-founder, chairman, and CEO of SoldierStrong, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that focuses on helping America's servicemen, women, and veterans take their next steps forward. He has been recognized for his work in philanthropy with the President's Call to Service Award (2011), March of Dimes Franklin Delano Roosevelt Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award (2012), Syracuse University's Orange Circle Award (2014), the ACT-IAC “Game Changer” Award (2020), and was named a “Face of Philanthropy” by the Chronicle of Philanthropy (2021). In addition to Meek's work as a philanthropist, he has been a financial services executive for over 25 years working at S&P Global, State Street Global Advisors, and Goldman Sachs. He holds a BA in economics and political science from Syracuse University, an MBA in financial management from Pace University in New York City, and an MPA from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. He is a doctoral candidate in organizational change and leadership at the University of Southern California. Meek serves as adjunct professor at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on nonprofit management and board governance. He shares his experiences and discusses resiliency, empowerment, and leadership through adversity on his weekly podcast, “Next Steps Forward with Chris Meek,” via the VoiceAmerica network's Empowerment Channel. Next Steps Forward is his first book.  Lisa Babbage: For the past decade, Lisa Babbage has been involved with a variety of causes all aimed at restoring women and children through education & needs-based support, and workforce development. This passion emerged from her own need, recovering from childhood sexual abuse and homelessness. Since working through her personal trauma, Lisa went on to receive a doctorate in Public Policy and Nonprofit Leadership and is recently received her second Masters, this time in STEM Education. After twenty years of educating Georgia's children as a K-12 educator and TEACH Gwinnett Supervisor, and over ten years in the mission field of Atlanta, Lisa says her work has only just begun. She is a Charter member of Voices Against Trafficking and works to provide temporary housing for at-risk women in her city through her own nonprofit Maranatha House. As the current Vice President of the Christian Institute of Public Theology, her focus is on enforcing Georgia's Character Education Laws. She has partnered with countless other organizations to provide food, resources, tutoring, Ndestructible 7 Life Coaching, and encouragement to hundreds. She is the author of over twenty books, most of which are focused on restoration, and is a documentary filmmaker. In 2020, she became an Emancipation Brand Ambassador for COL1972 and spokesperson for GAE Coalition. Previously, Lisa served in an Executive Board capacity for state affiliates of No Left Turn in Education, Women for Trump, and Rotary International. Rev. Dr. Babbage is the current First Vice Chair of the Georgia Black Republican Council.  Eric Caron: Eric J. Caron is a distinguished former U.S. Special Agent and diplomat known for spearheading impactful covert operations on a global scale, focusing on transnational crime and national security. Eric has been instrumental in bringing dangerous criminals to justice and rescuing dozens of children from the horrors of human trafficking. Currently, as the Special Liaison for law enforcement at Voices Against Trafficking and co-founder of the Stop Child Soldiers Foundation, Eric's passion for public safety is matched only by his expertise as an international security consultant preventing human & wildlife trafficking in the U.S. & Africa. His unwavering commitment has earned him prestigious accolades, including the U.S. Attorney General's Award for National Security and a Citation from the Secretary General of INTERPOL. A highly sought-after authority in national security, Eric's perspectives resonate in major publications like the Washington Times, Epoch Times and Voices of Courage. He has also made guest appearances on Newsmax, One America News Network (OAN), Christian Broadcast Network (CBN), and numerous podcasts. In his compelling book, Switched On: The Heart and Mind of a Special Agent, Eric invites readers into a world of intrigue and courage, sharing gripping stories and invaluable life lessons from his extraordinary career. From investigating the CIA and countering the ambitions of nations like Russia and China regarding weapons of mass destruction, to navigating the complexities of Dubai and Afghanistan, his narrative not only captivates but also inspires audiences to live a life that is truly "Switched On."  Purchase the Book: https://amzn.to/4oVSiXm Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/LhxsKDNYUuE?si=v3n5MxPf5UHTppsu Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com    http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

What does it mean to be the kind of leader who doesn't break even in the face of chaos, uncertainty, and relentless pressure? In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, we sit down with Andrew Wittman, PhD– author, speaker, and founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center. With a background ranging from U.S. Marine Corps combat to protecting high-profile leaders as a Federal agent, Andrew now equips CEOs and entrepreneurs with the “inner armor” needed to thrive under pressure.   Together, we explored the concepts of mindset, resilience, and problem-solving skills that allow leaders to safeguard their reputation, make better decisions, and lead with confidence in unpredictable times…and we have to add that Andrew was one of our most humble and down-to-earth guest that we are sure you will enjoy listening to.   Here are highlights: -Perpetual resilience vs. bouncing back: Why true leadership is about pre-deciding who you are before the crisis hits. -Thinking as a physical skill: How to train your mind to stay calm, ordered, and in control under stress. -Cellular problem-solving: The importance of diagnosing the root cause instead of treating surface-level symptoms in business. -Guarding your reputation: Why CEOs must see themselves as brand ambassadors and protect both their image and their people. -Thriving in chaos: How to lead decisively when uncertainty, AI disruption, and global instability make predictability impossible.   About the guest: Andrew D. Wittman, PhD, is a United States Marine Corps infantry combat veteran, former police officer, and federal agent. As a Special Agent for the U.S. Capitol Police, he led the security detail for Nancy Pelosi and personally protected high-profile figures including Hillary Clinton, Benjamin Netanyahu, King Abdullah of Jordan, and Sir Elton John. As a private military contractor for the U.S. State Department, he trained former Navy SEALs, Marines, Army Rangers, and Special Forces in high-threat diplomatic security. These are the real-world crucibles where he forged the system behind Inner ArmorTM—his powerful framework for mastering pressure, mental toughness, and emotional control.   Wittman's latest book, INNER ARMOR: Perpetual ResilienceTM, is the centerpiece of his national media campaign and corporate speaking tour. Drawing on three decades of elite military, law enforcement, and leadership experience, this tactical guide provides the tools to build emotional sovereignty and thrive in the chaos of today's world. It's more than just another book on grit—it's a field manual for rewiring your mental operating system.   Connect with Andrew: Email: info@getwarriortough.com Website: https://getwarriortough.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin/com/Andrew-D-Wittman  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWarriorMonk316 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriortoughphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetWarriorTough/     Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/    #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Rob D’Amico for this special two-part interview that will conclude next Sunday. Rob D’Amico has over thirty-six years of federal government service—ten years in the United States Marine Corps and nearly twenty-seven with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is the founder and principal consultant at Sierra One Consulting.  Rob began a life of service when he enlisted as a US Marine during college at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and, after obtaining his bachelor's degree, was commissioned as an officer and served his first overseas tour in the first Gulf War. His work on reconnaissance missions with the Marine Corps opened the door to Rob’s long and successful career with the FBI. After four years based out of the Bureau’s Miami, Florida field office, apprehending the most violent felons of South Florida as a member of a multi-agency violent crime fugitive task force, Rob transitioned into deep undercover work against the most notorious U.S. and Italian-based organized crime families. Rob was among the few selected for the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team, in which he served as a sniper and was first deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Rob’s career with and beyond the HRT team placed him at each pivotal step in the resolution of kidnapping and hostile detention matters. He has worked on every facet of operations—negotiating hostage releases and exchanges, operating under the highest pressure against pirates, negotiators, warlords, leaders of terrorist networks, as well as with ambassadors, generals, foreign ministers, and non-government organizations.  From being deep undercover, going after the mob, to dealing with Somali pirates, Rob has had a career that movies are literally made of.  Today’s episode, we do a deep dive into his beginnings and Marine career. We also dive into what goes on in the head of an FBI SWAT and HRT team member and brush on his undercover work. Next Sunday, we go deep into a hostage rescue operation on the high seas, dealing with Somali pirates!   In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      Thank you, Jerri Williams, over at the FBI File Review Podcast, for the intro. ·      What were Rob’s influences that led to his life of service to his country? ·      Marine Recon, the best of the best. Not just FBI, but high-risk undercover operations and HRT, high-speed operators, again, the best of the best. What instilled that in him? ·      What drove him to be the best of the best? What continues to drive him today?. ·      How does Rob deal with rejection? ·      What are the biggest misconceptions people have of the Marines and or combat? ·      What steered him towards the FBI? ·      When did he start doing undercover work? ·      What’s most important to the mob? ·      How soon into his career was he doing undercover work? ·      The difference between HRT and SWAT in the FBI. Who should be doing this work? What attributes should they have? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.  

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a long-time Paracast favorite, the inimitable Walter Bosley. He is an investigator of historical occult mysteries, author of pulp fiction novels and a screenwriter. Bosley is an inactive reserve officer in the United States Air Force for which he served as a Special Agent of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Following his military service, he spent six years as a counter-terrorism operational consultant. He spends his time investigating historical occult mysteries as well as paranormal/UFO phenomena. In this episode, Bosley will pop into pop culture, and then deliver a reality check on the UFO field, especially after the 2017 disclosure of an alleged secret Pentagon program to purportedly investigate UAPs. He'll also cover reports of a secret space program that has allegedly been run by the U.S. for decades. Bosley is the publisher of classic and gothic adventure, steampunk, science fiction, noir thrillers and non-fiction, and has appeared on History Channel's Ancient Aliens and Gaia's Beyond Belief. He was also featured in the film “Mirage Men,” in which former government agents discussed UFO mythology as a powerful weapon of mass deception and the perfect cover for clandestine technologies and operations. His website: https://walterbosley.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Jack McFarland did 32 years with the DEA, retiring a Supervisory Special Agent . He started his career as a high school teacher and football coach in Pennsylvania. We just scrapped the surface of Jack's stories in this interview.   Follow Jack through the links below! Jack's Instagram - @JackMcFarlandDEA Jack's LinkedIn - @JackMcFarland Truth Social - @JackMcFarlandDEA Website - www.jackmcfarlanddea.com Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055  

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about $100,000 memoirs, Focus Friend, and Anthropic. Then, stick around for a chat with Jeffrey James Higgins!Jeffrey James Higgins is a retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays. He has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents.Jeffrey received the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. CNN, Fox News, and The New York Times have interviewed him, and he's appeared on CNN Declassified, National Geographic's Narco Wars, and ABC News. He has a BS in Journalism and an MS in Criminal Justice.He's a #1 Amazon bestselling author who's won the Claymore Award, PenCraft's Best Fiction Book of the Year, and a Reader's Favorite Gold Medal. His debut novel, Furious, is Black Rose Writing's bestselling thriller, and The Forever Game was selected as one of the best medical thrillers of the 21st century. In 2025, Severn River Publishing will publish The Havana Syndrome, followed by three more thrillers in the Nathan Burke international espionage series.Jeffrey owns Elaine's Literary Salon in Alexandria, VA, where he counsels writers, interviews authors, and hosts a podcast. He's an Authors Guild ambassador for the DC area and a frequent panelist at conferences and book festivals. Jeffrey's an active member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, The Northern Virginia Writers Club, and the Royal Writers Secret Society.

Terrorism expert/author Fred Burton (Beirut Rules, Chasing Shadows, Under Fire:Benghazi and more) told me I need to have FBI Special Agent F.X. Regan on the podcast. When Fred throws out a referral, I listen. Fred and F.X.Regan crossed paths under many years of working counterterrorism. Regan shares details about his background working as a field agent with the FBI, his days with FBI SWAT in Detroit, his assignment with Counterrorism unit, the arrest of Ramzi Yousef, and more. Regan is currently cranking out novels tackling the criminal underworld of the Washington DC area. FXREGAN.com

51:53- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributorTopic: Villanova active shooter hoax, latest on Trump's DC crime crackdown 1:02:20- Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of the new book "American Apocalypse: The Second Civil War"Topic: Alina Habba, NY Appeals Court throws out $500 million penalty against Trump, Russia bombing U.S. factory 1:12:12- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War"Topic: China's relationship with Russia 1:25:45- Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & CompanyTopic: Trump declares war on woke—and this beloved museum is in his crosshairs (Fox News op ed) 1:34:56- Bill Camastro, Dealer and Partner at Gold Coast CadillacTopic: Gold Coast Cadillac 1:46:56- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy"Topic: "Childish Rhode Island prosecutor is latest example of entitled Dems thinking they are above the law" (New York Post op ed) 2:01:22- Lt. Col. Daniel Davis, retired Army officer with four combat deployments, Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities, and host of the "Daniel Davis Deep Dive" show on YouTubeTopic: Russia bombs U.S. factory 2:10:25- Call from Dr. Rock Positano See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U. S. State Department has now classified "Los Zetas" a foreign terrorist organization and one of the most violent and prolific leaders known as "Z-40" has been extradited to the U.S. to face a litany of charges. We dive into the history of "Los Zetas," a Mexican cartel formed by Special Forces soldiers who learned the trafficking business while serving as security for the Gulf Cartel. Los Zetas quickly spread across regions in Mexico implementing their terror campaign of violence. The DEA sent Leo Silva to Mexico with a primary mission: dismantle Los Zetas....

There was so much to unpack with Wes about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is my first three-part interview. Thanks for sticking around until the end! Honestly, I could have talked to Wes all day. I will definitely have him back on the show in the future. Here's a quick bio of just some of Wes’s accomplishments. Wes became a Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1988. As a deputy, Wes served as a S.W.A.T. lead, having completed the FBI S.W.A.T. school in 1995. Wes was a Defensive Tactics Instructor, anti-crime and property Detective, and earned the Florida Medal of Valor in 1996 for his heroism by disregarding his own safety, running into an apartment fire, saving multiple lives, and Mittens the cat.  In 1998, he was hired by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Wes had a 23-year career with the DEA and has been stationed in Field Divisions such as: St. Louis, Miami, Chicago, D.C., Los Angeles, and internationally in cities such as Guatemala City, Guatemala, Caracas, Venezuela, Cartagena, Colombia, and Bogota, Colombia. During this time, he was representing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in positions such as: supervisory special agent, country attaché, assistant country attaché, Deputy Section Chief, Assistant to the Global Deputy Chief of Operations, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge. Wes was paralyzed in an auto accident where a drunk driver and career criminal had been at fault. Fortunately, he recovered from his spinal cord injury (C5/6) fracture and went back to being a DEA agent. The suspect later absconded and was on the run for 23 years only to be captured in 2024.  He was given probation for 6 months by a local judge in Minnesota.  From 2012 to 2015, Wes was assigned to the Central Intelligence Agency as an Assignee to various locations in the Western Hemisphere, conducting various classified activities on behalf of the DEA while embedded with the CIA. He has worked with some of the most prestigious law enforcement and military agencies, conducting operations and training modules, with the FBI, Secret Service, Defense Intelligence Service, US Army Special Forces, and Navy Seals. As a DEA agent, rising through the ranks to Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Los Angeles, he was the division's Strike Force Commander, where he oversaw global money-laundering investigations, High Value Mexican Cartel Investigation, and led his teams in pursuit of some of the largest cases on the globe. Thanks again for sticking around for the conclusion of this amazing interview. I think we covered a lot of ground and went places that I didn’t foresee. But that’s the fun of running a podcast. Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with Wes Tabor.  In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      What was the motivation for informants working with the DEA in Venezuela? ·      Hezbollah and Hamas in Venezuela? ·      The TDA gang that started in Venezuela and them spreading. This gang and others are spreading into the United States, and the influence they have and how they gain traction in America.  ·      What are the most dangerous gangs we should be the most aware of, and what can be done to stop them? ·      The U.S./Mexican border has been a hot button for a while now and is in the news all the time. What are his thoughts, and how easy has it been and is it for these gangs to come into our country illegally? ·      Gangs communicating and recruiting through encrypted social media. ·      International gangs using cryptocurrencies. ·      I don’t think the average American understands these gangs and what they are capable of. I think about the murder rates you had in your book in Jamaica and Central America, 2000-2017: 2.5 million murders, 2/3 of the world’s murders. Should we be worried that this will spill over into our country? ·      In Milwaukee, we had the Latin (Spanish Cobras, Latin Kings, Brown Pride, Mexican Posse, and La Familia) and Black gangs (Gangster Disciples, Black Gangster Disciples, Kia Boys, and Vice Lords). The Latin gangs were much more organized, and the OGs didn’t give up much to the cops. They were busted with RICO cases, but all that did was bring in the black gangs where there was a void. It feels like a war that never ends. What can be done to stop it? ·      His book, Infiltrate America - Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs. Why write it? ·      How painful was it for him to write this book? From personal experience, I know this can put PTSD into overdrive, reliving some ugly stuff. ·      Post-retirement from the DEA. What does he miss the most/least from LE? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.   Check out Wes's newest book, Infiltrate America: Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.  

A new crime ring, calling themselves "The Com" has stepped up activity. Phoenix FBI Special Agent, Heith Janke joined the show to discuss the markers of this group, and how you can keep yourself and your family safe. 

Chris Piehotais a 25 yr FBI Supervisory Special Agent who startedhis career as a street-level Special Agent and completed his career as one of the FBI's most senior executives. Chris worked in a number of capacities to  include global national security and technical operations, while also leading  international public safey and  security programs. Chris is the author of the book, "Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew", which chronicles his FBI career and gives readers an inside look at how the FBI changed, for better and worse, after the tragedy  on September 11, 2001. Readers can learn what FBI leadership used to be, as taught by the old breed of FBI Special Agent and also see how the FBI lost its way. Readers will gain insight into how the FBI can be reset and reforged to once again be deserving of the trust and respect of the American people. "Wanted" is available at Amazon in print, ebook, and audio book formats. Chris leads his own leadership and security consulting firm, YF5 Solutions, LLC, and can be contacted via email at: cpiehota@yf5solutions.com

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Author and Retired DEA Agent Wes Tabor. There was so much to unpack about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is my first three-part interview. Part three of the interview will go live tomorrow. Honestly, I could have talked to Wes all day. I will definitely have him back on the show in the future. Here's a quick bio of just some of Wes’s accomplishments. Wes became a Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1988. As a deputy, Wes served as a S.W.A.T. lead, having completed the FBI S.W.A.T. school in 1995. Wes was a Defensive Tactics Instructor, anti-crime and property Detective, and earned the Florida Medal of Valor in 1996 for his heroism by disregarding his own safety, running into an apartment fire, saving multiple lives, and Mittens the cat.  In 1998, he was hired by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Wes had a 23-year career with the DEA and has been stationed in Field Divisions such as: St. Louis, Miami, Chicago, D.C., Los Angeles, and internationally in cities such as Guatemala City, Guatemala, Caracas, Venezuela, Cartagena, Colombia, and Bogota, Colombia. During this time, he was representing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in positions such as: supervisory special agent, country attaché, assistant country attaché, Deputy Section Chief, Assistant to the Global Deputy Chief of Operations, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge. Wes was paralyzed in an auto accident where a drunk driver and career criminal had been at fault. Fortunately, he recovered from his spinal cord injury (C5/6) fracture and went back to being a DEA agent. The suspect later absconded and was on the run for 23 years, only to be captured in 2024. He was given probation for 6 months by a local judge in Minnesota.  From 2012-2015, Wes was assigned to the Central Intelligence Agency as an Assignee to various locations in the Western Hemisphere, conducting various classified activities on behalf of the DEA while embedded with the CIA. He has worked with some of the most prestigious law enforcement and military agencies, conducting operations and training modules, with the FBI, Secret Service, Defense Intelligence Service, US Army Special Forces, and Navy Seals. As a DEA agent, rising through the ranks to Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Los Angeles, he was the division's Strike Force Commander, where he oversaw global money-laundering investigations, High Value Mexican Cartel Investigation, and led his teams in pursuit of some of the largest cases on the globe. I told you there’s a lot to Wes’s story! Today and tomorrow’s episodes will deal with the meat and potatoes of Wes’s incredible story.   In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      Wes’s path to the DEA. ·      His first three years as a DEA agent were a blur, working day and night.     The horrible things people would do while on methamphetamine. ·      Making big cases out of little cases. ·      Being struck by a drunk driver, breaking his neck, and being paralyzed. Doctors told him he may never walk again, to three years later back on the job being in Guatemala, doing helicopter operations. ·      Seizing over 30 million dollars in cash in an operation in Chicago involving the Sinaloa Cartel. ·      Latin gang operations in Chicago. ·      His time in South/Central America. In his book, Infiltrating America, he talks about his time there, especially in Venezuela. ·      What do you think the difference is between socialism and communism?   All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out Wes's newest book, Infiltrate America: Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.    

A Special Agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 20 years, Ed Newcomer worked in Los Angeles in a variety of international posts before retiring in 2022. During his career, he conducted numerous high-profile international wildlife trafficking investigations involving every continent, including Antarctica, and is known for bringing down some of our planet's most notorious wildlife criminals. He is a recipient of the Humane Law Enforcement Award from the Humane Society of the United States and holds a record six Law Enforcement Awards from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. Listeners can learn more about Ed Newcomer on his podcast - Nature’s Secret Service, and on LinkedIn @EdNewcomer In February 2004, an Idaho hiking trail became a deadly crime scene when 58 elk-meat “meatballs” laced with a lethal pesticide were scattered in a known wolf habitat. The suspect’s goal? Kill endangered gray wolves. What followed was an extraordinary, boots-in-the-snow investigation involving forensics, environmental science, and sheer tenacity. In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, and Ed Newcomer, a retired special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, walk us through the forensic lab breakthroughs that tied the poison, the elk meat, and even a suspect’s boots directly to the scene. Along the way, you'll hear how a rookie game warden’s decision to bag “yellow snow” ended up sealing the case. If you’re heading to CrimeCon, don't miss Sheryl and Ed on the main stage for Creator’s Row. They’ll be covering another unbelievable wildlife crime case live and in person. Y’all are gonna want a front-row seat! Highlights: (0:00) Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum welcomes Ed back to Zone 7 (1:30) Poison: sneaky deadly, and a nightmare to investigate (3:00) Yellowstone wolves: hunted down, written off, and finally restored and protected (6:45) A dog finds a meatball... and the day goes downhill from there (12:00) 58 meatballs, one drainage area, a hiking trail, and a whole lot of collateral damage (18:00) A hunting boot with a missing nub becomes a critical lead (21:15) Rookie collects “yellow snow” (and yes, it matters later) (24:00) Forensics lab confirms the type of meat and poison (25:45) “If I see a wolf, I’m gonna kill it.” A memorable encounter from years prior helps hone in on a suspect (32:45) Search warrant yields boots, poison, elk blood, and hostile bumper stickers (40:00) DNA results confirm the elk in the poisoned meatballs came from the suspect’s home (43:00) Why being a wildlife officer is one of the most dangerous law enforcement jobs (45:45) Influenza, frozen urine, and a guilty plea (53:45) “It all starts with the wolves.” —Peter Wohlleben If you’re enjoying Zone 7, please consider leaving a rating and review —it helps others discover the show and supports our mission to share these stories. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students, and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FBI Special Agent Reveals How Kohberger Kept A CLEAN Digital Trail He studied criminal minds. He researched what gets killers caught. So how did Bryan Kohberger manage to keep such a clean digital footprint after committing one of the most notorious mass killings in recent memory? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski to dissect what may be the most disturbing part of this case: Kohberger knew exactly how to disappear online. From shutting off his phone during the window of the murders, to wiping his devices, paying only in cash, and never using GPS, Kohberger executed a digital vanishing act that made law enforcement work overtime to catch up. But it wasn't perfect. In this episode, Coffindaffer explains the digital mistakes that cracked the case—like the 4:22 a.m. ping after the murders, the historical phone data that placed him near the victims' home over 20 times before the crime, and the suspicious app deletions that suggested a cover-up. We also explore the mindset behind these digital habits. Was he just smart, or was he rehearsing? What does his online behavior tell us about motive, paranoia, and power? For anyone fascinated by the intersection of psychology and technology in criminal investigations, this conversation is a must. It's a masterclass in what offenders get right, what they overlook, and how digital forensics brought down a suspect who thought he was untouchable. #BryanKohberger #DigitalForensics #KohbergerDigitalTrail #JenniferCoffindaffer #KohbergerPhoneData #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #IdahoMurders #KohbergerInvestigation #ForensicTechnology Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

FBI Special Agent Reveals How Kohberger Kept A CLEAN Digital Trail He studied criminal minds. He researched what gets killers caught. So how did Bryan Kohberger manage to keep such a clean digital footprint after committing one of the most notorious mass killings in recent memory? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski to dissect what may be the most disturbing part of this case: Kohberger knew exactly how to disappear online. From shutting off his phone during the window of the murders, to wiping his devices, paying only in cash, and never using GPS, Kohberger executed a digital vanishing act that made law enforcement work overtime to catch up. But it wasn't perfect. In this episode, Coffindaffer explains the digital mistakes that cracked the case—like the 4:22 a.m. ping after the murders, the historical phone data that placed him near the victims' home over 20 times before the crime, and the suspicious app deletions that suggested a cover-up. We also explore the mindset behind these digital habits. Was he just smart, or was he rehearsing? What does his online behavior tell us about motive, paranoia, and power? For anyone fascinated by the intersection of psychology and technology in criminal investigations, this conversation is a must. It's a masterclass in what offenders get right, what they overlook, and how digital forensics brought down a suspect who thought he was untouchable. #BryanKohberger #DigitalForensics #KohbergerDigitalTrail #JenniferCoffindaffer #KohbergerPhoneData #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #IdahoMurders #KohbergerInvestigation #ForensicTechnology Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Want to feel more confident in who you're lending your money to? Start with the right questions. Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep067 I'm Alecia St. Germain, founder of The Conscious Edge and host of this podcast. If you're using private lending to grow your wealth, you need to know this: even savvy investors can fall for a polished pitch. In this episode, I talk with Melissa Palmer, former federal agent and behavioral scientist, who now dedicates her work to protecting investors from fraud and fuzzy facts.  After losing a significant sum in a deal gone sideways, she used her investigative training and firsthand experience to build a safer system for evaluating lending opportunities. This is a must-listen if you're handing over cash and want to do it with confidence.

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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Author and Retired DEA Agent Wes Tabor. There was so much to unpack about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is my first three-part interview. Part two of the interview that will go live next Sunday, and part three with be released the next day on Monday. Honestly, I could have talked to Wes all day. I will definitely have him back on the show in the future. Here's a quick bio of just some of Wes’s accomplishments. Wes became a Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1988. As a deputy, Wes served as a S.W.A.T. lead, having completed the FBI S.W.A.T. school in 1995. Wes was a Defensive Tactics Instructor, anti-crime and property Detective, and earned the Florida Medal of Valor in 1996 for his heroism by disregarding his own safety, running into an apartment fire, saving multiple lives, and Mittens the cat.  In 1998, he was hired by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Wes had a 23-year career with the DEA and has been stationed in Field Divisions such as: St. Louis, Miami, Chicago, D.C., Los Angeles, and internationally in cities such as Guatemala City, Guatemala, Caracas, Venezuela, Cartagena, Colombia, and Bogota, Colombia. During this time, he was representing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in positions such as: supervisory special agent, country attaché, assistant country attaché, Deputy Section Chief, Assistant to the Global Deputy Chief of Operations, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge. Wes was paralyzed in an auto accident where a drunk driver and career criminal had been at fault. Fortunately, he recovered from his spinal cord injury (C5/6) fracture and went back to being a DEA agent. The suspect later absconded and was on the run for 23 years, only to be captured in 2024.  He was given probation for 6 months by a local judge in Minnesota.  From 2012-2015, Wes was assigned to the Central Intelligence Agency as an Assignee to various locations in the Western Hemisphere, conducting various classified activities on behalf of the DEA while embedded with the CIA. He has worked with some of the most prestigious law enforcement and military agencies, conducting operations and training modules, with the FBI, Secret Service, Defense Intelligence Service, US Army Special Forces, and Navy Seals. As a DEA agent, rising through the ranks to Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Los Angeles, he was the division's Strike Force Commander, where he oversaw global money-laundering investigations, High Value Mexican Cartel Investigation, and led his teams in pursuit of some of the largest cases on the globe. I told you there’s a lot to Wes’s story! Today’s episode is more focused on his beginnings and his heroism. We will get to more incredible stuff in the next two episodes.    In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      Thank you to Chris Feistl for the intro. ·      An unlikely role model growing up. ·      The positive influence of the police explorer program on him as a youth. ·      His time in Florida as a Sheriff’s Deputy, working in SWAT, the detective bureau, and as a D.A.A.T. instructor. ·      Running into a fire and saving multiple people, and Mittens the cat. ·   Receiving the Florida Medal of Valor for his heroic actions. ·      Social media and law enforcement today. ·      What he sees as the weaknesses or strengths in law enforcement training today.   All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.   Check out Wes's newest book, Infiltrate America: Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Devils Den Attack 'Planned For Years', Thinks Ret FBI Special Agent Coffindaffer Was the brutal double homicide at Devil's Den State Park really random—or was it a long-simmering, premeditated plan carried out with chilling precision? In this gripping episode of Hidden Killers, host Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dig deep into the disturbing psychological profile of accused killer James Andrew McGann. Coffindaffer, with decades of federal behavioral experience, believes this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment crime. From the taped-over license plate to the tactical black clothing and concealed knife, every detail points toward an act meticulously orchestrated in advance. We explore how someone like McGann, who had no apparent connection to his victims, could prepare so deliberately for a random act of horror—and what that suggests about his state of mind and possible past behavior. Was this a dry run for something bigger? Was it fantasy meeting opportunity? Coffindaffer lays out why these red flags should've been noticed much earlier and how our systems continue to miss them. Plus, we look at what law enforcement revealed during the press conference about the timeline, the DNA match, and McGann's own admissions. If you think this case is just about one man's descent into madness, think again—this may be a window into systemic failure and warning signs missed for years. Hashtags: #DevilsDen #AndrewMcGann #FBI #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #DoubleHomicide #JenniferCoffindaffer #TonyBrueski #PremeditatedMurder #CrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Devils Den Attack 'Planned For Years', Thinks Ret FBI Special Agent Coffindaffer Was the brutal double homicide at Devil's Den State Park really random—or was it a long-simmering, premeditated plan carried out with chilling precision? In this gripping episode of Hidden Killers, host Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dig deep into the disturbing psychological profile of accused killer James Andrew McGann. Coffindaffer, with decades of federal behavioral experience, believes this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment crime. From the taped-over license plate to the tactical black clothing and concealed knife, every detail points toward an act meticulously orchestrated in advance. We explore how someone like McGann, who had no apparent connection to his victims, could prepare so deliberately for a random act of horror—and what that suggests about his state of mind and possible past behavior. Was this a dry run for something bigger? Was it fantasy meeting opportunity? Coffindaffer lays out why these red flags should've been noticed much earlier and how our systems continue to miss them. Plus, we look at what law enforcement revealed during the press conference about the timeline, the DNA match, and McGann's own admissions. If you think this case is just about one man's descent into madness, think again—this may be a window into systemic failure and warning signs missed for years. Hashtags: #DevilsDen #AndrewMcGann #FBI #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #DoubleHomicide #JenniferCoffindaffer #TonyBrueski #PremeditatedMurder #CrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Devils Den Tragedy - Press Conference Reveals Confession & DNA Links To Crime Arkansas State Police have officially announced the arrest of James Andrew McGann, the man accused of committing the horrific double murder at Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas. In this full, unedited press conference, law enforcement officials break down exactly how they identified, tracked, and apprehended McGann, shedding light on the intensive investigative process that led to this pivotal breakthrough in the Devil's Den tragedy. Special Agents detail the chilling timeline: from the initial response to a distressing 911 call by two young children who tragically witnessed their parents' murders, to eyewitness descriptions, DNA evidence, and ultimately, the critical public cooperation that played a major role in capturing the suspect. Authorities also confirm the weapon used was a knife, and that evidence recovered from McGann's residence matched items seen in eyewitness photos from the crime scene. Officials at the press conference—including Arkansas State Police, local authorities, and the prosecuting attorney—share insights into the investigation's complexity and express gratitude for the cooperation among multiple agencies that proved crucial in securing this arrest. Questions addressed in the conference include the suspect's potential motive, connections to victims, and the terrifying randomness of the attack. Law enforcement explicitly confirmed that McGann had no prior relationship with the victims, describing the murders as entirely random. Hear directly from authorities who clarify lingering questions around the suspect's apprehension, DNA confirmation, and investigative next steps. With James Andrew McGann now in custody facing two capital murder charges, officials reassure the public of their safety but acknowledge the lasting impact on the community and victims' families. Stay with us for ongoing coverage and updates in this case, as justice continues to unfold for the Brink family and the broader community shaken by this senseless tragedy. Hashtags: #JamesAndrewMcGann #DevilsDen #ArkansasStatePolice #DevilsDenMurders #DoubleHomicide #TrueCrime #ArkansasNews #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #JusticeForTheBrinks Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Devils Den Tragedy - Press Conference Reveals Confession & DNA Links To Crime Arkansas State Police have officially announced the arrest of James Andrew McGann, the man accused of committing the horrific double murder at Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas. In this full, unedited press conference, law enforcement officials break down exactly how they identified, tracked, and apprehended McGann, shedding light on the intensive investigative process that led to this pivotal breakthrough in the Devil's Den tragedy. Special Agents detail the chilling timeline: from the initial response to a distressing 911 call by two young children who tragically witnessed their parents' murders, to eyewitness descriptions, DNA evidence, and ultimately, the critical public cooperation that played a major role in capturing the suspect. Authorities also confirm the weapon used was a knife, and that evidence recovered from McGann's residence matched items seen in eyewitness photos from the crime scene. Officials at the press conference—including Arkansas State Police, local authorities, and the prosecuting attorney—share insights into the investigation's complexity and express gratitude for the cooperation among multiple agencies that proved crucial in securing this arrest. Questions addressed in the conference include the suspect's potential motive, connections to victims, and the terrifying randomness of the attack. Law enforcement explicitly confirmed that McGann had no prior relationship with the victims, describing the murders as entirely random. Hear directly from authorities who clarify lingering questions around the suspect's apprehension, DNA confirmation, and investigative next steps. With James Andrew McGann now in custody facing two capital murder charges, officials reassure the public of their safety but acknowledge the lasting impact on the community and victims' families. Stay with us for ongoing coverage and updates in this case, as justice continues to unfold for the Brink family and the broader community shaken by this senseless tragedy. Hashtags: #JamesAndrewMcGann #DevilsDen #ArkansasStatePolice #DevilsDenMurders #DoubleHomicide #TrueCrime #ArkansasNews #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #JusticeForTheBrinks Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Who Is The Devils Den Suspect, Ret FBI Special Agent Gives Insight A beautiful family hike turned nightmare. Clinton and Cristen Brink were stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking a trail at Devil's Den State Park with their two young daughters. The suspect? Still on the loose. In this gripping episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins the show to analyze the brutal double homicide that has shocked northwest Arkansas—and the nation. Coffindaffer breaks down every disturbing detail: The premeditation behind the killer's gloves, dark clothing, and oversized gear bag The chilling words from the mother: “Run as fast and as far as you can” Why the use of a knife suggests a more personal—and possibly clumsy—attack How the suspect's taped-over license plate could become a critical mistake Why this crime feels targeted, yet bears the hallmarks of a predator And whether this is someone hiding in plain sight—or a killer who's fled the region Tony also shares exclusive eyewitness reports from hikers who believe they saw the suspect just an hour before the attack—and what the 911 dispatcher who took the call says about those horrifying first moments when the girls came running for help. If you're following the Devil's Den case, this is the episode you don't want to miss. Subscribe to stay up to date as we continue to track this story, and call ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663 if you have any information. #DevilsDen #ClintonBrink #CristenBrink #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #TrueCrime #ArkansasMurder #DoubleHomicide #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #DevilsDenMurder #ArkansasCrime #TrueCrimeToday Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware's “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both? SOURCES:John Cassara, retired Special Agent detailee to the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Terrorism Finance and Financial Intelligence.Doneene Damon, director with Richards, Layton, and Finger.Travis Laster, Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery.Dan Nielson, professor of government at the University of Texas.Hal Weitzman, professor of behavioral science, editor-in-chief of Chicago Booth Review, and executive director for intellectual capital at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. RESOURCES:“A Silicon Valley Giant Calls for a Delaware Exodus,” by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, and Danielle Kaye (New York Times, 2025)."Financial Secrecy Index," by Tax Justice Network (2025)."Annual Report Statistics," by Delaware Division of Corporations (2023).What's the Matter with Delaware? How the First State Has Favored the Rich, Powerful, and Criminal — and How It Costs Us All, by Hal Weitzman (2022).Global Shell Games: Experiments in Transnational Relations, Crime, and Terrorism, by Michael G. Findley, Daniel L. Nielson, and J. C. Sharman (2014)."The FATF Recommendations," by the Financial Action Task Force (2012). EXTRAS:"Will the Democrats 'Make America Great Again'?" by Freakonomics Radio (2023).