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Inside the FBI

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Inside the FBI highlights news, cases, and people from around the Bureau—in audio form.
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Inside the FBI Podcast: My Mission Miniseries - Tactical Communicators

On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll meet Justin Labrecque, an Air Force veteran and current Air National Guardsman who leverages his military skillset to support Bureau operations across the globe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/tactics to learn more about the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group. Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/mymission to hear other FBI personnel discuss how they uniquely sup...

Jul 18, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan James Wedding

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about former Olympian and current FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan James Wedding. The Canadian national is wanted for allegedly running a transnational criminal organization that put thousands of kilograms of narcotics on our streets—and for allegedly orchestrating multiple murders related to these drug crimes. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up ...

Jun 27, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Crisis Response Canines

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll learn about the FBI's crisis response canines, who—along with their expert handlers—are specially trained to support victims of violent crimes and mass violence incidents. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more about how the FBI's Victim Services Division informs, supports, and assists victims in navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with digni...

Jun 13, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Justice for Palak Patel: A Life Gone Too Soon

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn how you can help find Palak Patel’s alleged killer, Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 to anyone who can provide information leading to Bhadreshkumar Patel's arrest. You can learn more about him and view surveillance footage from the case at fbi.gov/topten. To share any information or to submit a tip...

May 30, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Searching for the Luhk Sisters

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the disappearance of Maleina and Faloma Luhk—two young sisters who vanished from a school bus stop in Saipan on May 25, 2011—and why the FBI is still determined to find them. Most importantly, we’ll explain how you can help us solve this case and bring closure to their family and their community. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also view Maleina's Missing Person poster at fbi.gov/wan...

May 23, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Protecting Chinese Students from Scammers

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we're warning the public about a financial fraud scheme involving scammers who impersonate Chinese law enforcement and target the U.S.-based Chinese community—in particular, Chinese students attending American universities. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. If you believe you've been contacted by an individual or group claiming to be a Chinese authority, contact your local FBI field office. You can visit fb...

May 02, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Transnational Repression

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll define transnational repression (also known as TNR), explain the different forms it can take and why the FBI investigates it, and teach you how you can report suspected incidents to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/tnr to learn more about transnational repression and access relevant resources. And you can report suspected transnational repression to the FBI by c...

Apr 25, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Joint Terrorism Task Forces

On this episode of our podcast, we'll mark the 45th anniversary of FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces by discussing what JTTFs are, how the model came to be, why it's stood the test of time, and how law enforcement agencies across the country can benefit from joining their local JTTF. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. And you can visit fbi.gov/terrorism to learn more about the Bureau’s counterterrorism efforts.

Apr 18, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: The Hazardous Devices School

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll give you a rare look inside the Bureau's Hazardous Devices School to learn how the FBI molds the world’s foremost civilian public-safety bomb techs; what it takes to join their humble, but elite, ranks; and what inspires these public servants to put their lives on the line on a daily basis to keep communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can learn more about the Bureau's Critical Incide...

Apr 11, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: My Mission Miniseries - Kelly Walker

On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll meet Kelly Walker, an elementary school teacher-turned-Hazardous Devices School curriculum specialist who helps the Bureau prepare the nation's civilian public-safety bomb techs to protect communities from explosive threats. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov to learn more about how our field offices support our mission and help keep Americans safe. You can also visit f...

Mar 21, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: 75th Anniversary of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we highlight the 75th anniversary of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program—commonly known as the Top Ten list. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can view the current iteration of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List at fbi.gov/wanted/topten. You can also visit fbi.gov/mostwantedfaqs to learn more about the list and see the most recent statistics.

Mar 14, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Countering Transnational Organized Crime

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll discuss why and how the FBI investigates transnational organized crime and how you can report suspected TOC activity to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/organizedcrime to learn more about the transnational organized crime threat and read about relevant investigative successes. If you believe you have a tip, you can call or visit any of the FBI’s field offices or resident agenc...

Mar 07, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Searching for Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll discuss this ongoing case and explain how investigators are working to solve this disappearance, 20 years later. We’ll also get to know who Danielle and Richard were before they vanished and detail how you can help the Bureau figure out what happened to them. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also learn more about Danielle and Rich, as well as view their pictures, at fbi.gov/missing. And if you have any i...

Feb 21, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Intercepting the South American Theft Group Threat

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll discuss why and how the FBI is working to stem the complex criminal threat posed by South American Theft Groups. And Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll will explain why the Bureau refuses to fumble the fight against violent crime. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

Feb 07, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: Endangered Child Alert Program

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll learn why ECAP exists, how the program works, and how tips from the public can help us rescue child victims and bring those who seek to harm children to justice. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/ecap to see a current list of subjects that the FBI is still working to identify. And you can also visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about the FBI’s efforts to investigate violent crimes against childre...

Jan 17, 2025

Inside the FBI Podcast: My Mission Miniseries - Katie Connell

On this My Mission episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll meet Katie Connell, a child and adolescent forensic interviewer (CAFI) in the Bureau's Victim Services Division. You can visit fbi.gov/mymission to hear the stories of more FBI employees and what inspires them to protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution. And you can learn more about Bureau career opportunities at fbijobs.gov.

Dec 06, 2024

Inside the FBI Podcast: The Counterterrorism Division Turns 25

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll hear Assistant Director David J. Scott—a special agent who leads the Bureau’s efforts to combat domestic, international, and state-sponsored terrorism—reflect on how the threat has evolved over the past quarter century and how the division has risen to meet the challenge. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/counterterrorism to learn more about the FBI's role in countering terrorism.

Nov 22, 2024

Inside the FBI Podcast: My Mission Miniseries — Siobhan Johnson

On this My Mission episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll meet Special Agent Siobhan Johnson, a public affairs officer with the Bureau’s Chicago Field Office who splits her time between telling the FBI’s story and using her interviewing skills to support investigations. You can visit fbi.gov/mymission to hear the stories of more FBI employees and what inspires them to protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution. And you can learn more about Bureau career opportunities at fbijobs.gov.

Nov 08, 2024

Inside the FBI Podcast: My Mission Miniseries — Sam Davenport

On this My Mission episode of Inside the FBI, Special Agent Sam Davenport reflects on his work in Indian country, the importance of strong relationships, and carrying out the Bureau's mission. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/indiancountry to learn more about our efforts to investigate crimes and support victims on Tribal lands. And you can visit fbi.gov/mymission to hear the stories of more FBI employees and what inspires them to prot...

Oct 25, 2024

Inside the FBI: Introducing the Ahead of the Threat Podcast

On this special installment of our show, we’re bringing you the first episode of the FBI Cyber Division's new miniseries, Ahead of the Threat. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also listen to Ahead of the Threat episodes, read the transcripts, and find related material at fbi.gov/aheadofthethreat.

Oct 18, 2024

Inside the FBI: Mapping the World of Organized Crime

On part one of our show's deep dive into organized crime, we define transnational organized crime and explain its current ecosystem. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

Oct 04, 2024

Inside the FBI: Preserving Bureau History

On this episode of the Inside the FBI podcast, we’ll talk about why Bureau history matters, the role of our historian, the types of records we curate, and how you can access FBI historical information. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. For copies of records, visit The Vault at vault.fbi.gov. To learn more about the stories behind famous cases and criminals, artifacts, and more, check out fbi.gov/history. And if you have Freedom of Information Act reques...

Sep 20, 2024

Inside the FBI - Safe Online Surfing Program Returns for 2024

On this episode of our podcast, we'll help you gear up for the September 1 relaunch of the FBI's Safe Online Surfing Program for the 2024-2025 school year. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can access the SOS Program in English at sos.fbi.gov/en and in Spanish at sos.fbi.gov/es.

Aug 30, 2024

Inside the FBI: Fighting Fraud

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll define fraud, explain why and how the FBI investigates it, share tips for protecting yourself from scammers, and teach you how to report suspected frauds and scams to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

Aug 16, 2024

Inside the FBI: Investigating Assassination Attempts

On this episode of our podcast, we'll discuss why the FBI investigates assassination attempts and the Bureau’s history of handling these kinds of cases. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also visit fbi.gov/butler-updates to read our latest statements, press releases, speeches, and congressional testimony related to our investigation into the shooting incident at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Aug 02, 2024

Inside the FBI: 116 Years of Service

On this episode of our podcast—and in celebration of the FBI's 116th birthday—we'll share 16 facts you might not know about the Bureau.

Jul 26, 2024

Inside the FBI: $396 Million Ponzi Scheme

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll hear how three men stole hundreds of millions of dollars from investors, friends, and family. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to access scam-prevention resources.

Jul 12, 2024

Inside the FBI: Breaking Up with Scammers

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how to recognize verification schemes that target people who use online dating platforms, and what to do if you fall victim to one of these scams. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to access scam-prevention resources.

Jun 28, 2024
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