Episodes

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On this installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we're revisiting an archival episode to learn how Gio and his crisis response canine colleagues provide vital support to the Bureau’s mission. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/gio to learn more about his storied career and impact on the Bureau’s crisis response canine program. Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more about the FBI Victim Services Division’s commitment to informing, supporting, and assisting victims as they navigate the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with dignity and resilience.

Dec 12

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll break down the threat posed by violent online networks, tell you how to recognize the signs that a you or a loved one may be one of their targets, and teach you how to report this crime to the proper authorities. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. And if you're the victim of a federal crime, the FBI's Victim Services Division also offers a wealth of supportive resources. You can visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more.

Nov 25

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll learn about this year’s iteration of Operation Not Forgotten and connect you with resources about our efforts to investigate violent crimes and other federal offenses committed in Indian Country. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. You can visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

Nov 14

As part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime"—a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe—we're revisiting an archival episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast about why and how the Bureau investigates transnational organized crime. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/organizedcrime to learn more about the transnational organized crime threat and read about relevant investigative successes. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

Oct 24

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll explain how and why Homeland Security Task Forces came to be. We’ll also define their unique tasking and explain why their work is vital to crushing violent crime and protecting the homeland from the threat of terrorism. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

Oct 3

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll share the story behind Operation Summer Heat, a nationwide initiative that aimed to get the worst of the worst violent offenders off American streets and to seize illegal weapons and drugs flowing through our communities, with the ultimate goal of restoring safety to neighborhoods across the United States. We'll also hear FBI Director Kash Patel speak to the significance of this landmark operation. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

Sep 12

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the results of Operation Restore Justice—a first-of-its-kind effort—and its significance in our long-term fight to protect children from the threat of violent crime. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about how the FBI investigates violent crime against children, and the various initiatives, tools, and partnerships that the Bureau uses in the fight to protect kids from this threat. If you suspect that a child is being abused, contact your state and local law enforcement agencies, followed by the FBI at the local field office level. You can visit fbi.gov/fieldoffices to locate your nearest FBI field office and view their contact information. You can also contact the FBI online at tips.fbi.gov. Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

Sep 5

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll learn how the National Academy program equips law enforcement leaders to strive for personal and professional excellence and foster interagency collaboration in the quest to ensure justice the world over. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit https://www.fbi.gov/news/podcasts. Members of the law enforcement and intelligence communities can visit https://le.fbi.gov/training to learn more about the National Academy and other training opportunities and seminars that the Bureau offers to our partners. They can also visit https://leb.fbi.gov to read the Law Enforcement Bulletin, a publication produced by the FBI Training Division for readers throughout the law enforcement community.

Aug 29

On this episode of Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about new artifacts that've been added to The FBI Experience's 9/11 exhibit and hear a retired agent share stories behind them. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. To learn more about The FBI Experience, including how to book your visit and explore new videos and other online resources, check out our updated website at fbi.gov/thefbiexperience. Please note that visitors, including small groups, must schedule tours through their U.S. senators and representatives. Schools can schedule tours by sending an email to fbigroups@fbi.gov. Tour reservations are required, and bookings must be made at least one month in advance of the visit.

Aug 8

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll learn about FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a leader of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, weapons trafficking, and violent crime in the U.S. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/topten to learn more about Mosquera Serrano. If you have any information about him, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. You can also call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov, or contact the FBI via WhatsApp at 571-379-3951. WhatsApp is neither a government-operated nor a government-controlled platform.

Jul 18

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 support the FBI mission and what inspired them to join the Bureau's ranks.

Jun 27

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 to $10 million for information leading to Wedding's arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/topten to learn more about him. If you have any information on Wedding’s whereabouts, please contact the FBI via WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram—which are neither government-operated, nor government-controlled, platforms—at +1-424-495-0614. You can also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

Jun 13

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 dignity and resilience.

May 30

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, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate or call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). You can also submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

May 23

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/wanted/kidnap/maleina-luhk, and Faloma's Missing Person poster at fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/faloma-luhk. As the 14th anniversary of the girls' disappearance approaches, FBI Honolulu is encouraging the public to share any information they may have about what might’ve happened to them or where they might be located. You can submit a tip to the Bureau by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (or 1-800-225-5324) or by visiting tips.fbi.gov. You can share information with us anonymously, and no tip is too small to potentially make a difference.

May 2

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 fbi.gov/fieldoffices for more information. And if you’ve experienced or witnessed any fraudulent or suspicious activities, please report them to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov as soon as you can. Be sure to include as much transaction information as possible, such as wire instructions, wallet addresses, telephone numbers, and text or email communications.

Apr 25

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 calling us at 1-800-CALL-FBI—that’s 1-800-225-5324—or by submitting an online tip at tips.fbi.gov.

Apr 18

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 11

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 Incident Response Group's mission and programs—including the Hazardous Devices School—at fbi.gov/tactics.

Mar 21

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 fbi.gov/mymission to hear other FBI personnel reflect on their unique missions within the Bureau. Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/tactics to learn more about the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group.

Mar 14

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 7

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 agencies to provide information about known or suspected transnational organized crime activity. You can also submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. Finally, if you’re looking to share information about an internet crime, you can submit a tip to the Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.

Feb 21

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 information that could help us solve this case and bring closure to the victims’ families—whether you recall seeing Danielle and Rich at a South Philly bar on February 19, 2005, or spotted the couple or their black 2001 Dodge Dakota truck afterwards—we encourage you to call the FBI Philadelphia Field Office at 215-418-4000. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone.

Feb 14

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores, who is accused of flooding the U.S. with deadly drugs and other crimes.

Feb 7

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.

Jan 17

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 children, and resources you can use to help keep your children safe.

Dec 6, 2024

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.

Nov 22, 2024

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 8, 2024

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.

Oct 25, 2024

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 protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution.

Oct 18, 2024

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 4, 2024

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.

Sep 20, 2024

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 requests, visit efoia.fbi.gov.

Sep 13, 2024

On this special installment of the Inside the FBI podcast, we’re bringing you the first episode of the National Security Agency's new series, No Such Podcast. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

Aug 30, 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 16, 2024

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 2, 2024

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.

Jul 26, 2024

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 12, 2024

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.

Jun 28, 2024

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 7, 2024

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the 911 S5 residential proxy service and botnet, how to find out if your Windows device was impacted, and how you can seek the Bureau's help if you've been victimized by 911 S5. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/911s5 to learn more about this cyber risk.

May 31, 2024

Update: In March 2025, the Terrorist Screening Center was renamed the Threat Screening Center to reflect an expanding mission. You can read more at fbi.gov/news/press-releases/the-terrorist-screening-center-changes-name-to-the-threat-screening-center. On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the origins of the TSC and the mission it has pursued over the past 20 years. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

May 17, 2024

In honor of Police Week 2024, learn how the FBI Police support the FBI mission, how they’re trained, what it takes to join their ranks, and what this week’s observance means to them. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

Apr 26, 2024

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll hear from Victim Services Coordinator Dr. Staci Beers about the FBI's new training on how to deliver trauma notifications with professionalism, dignity, and compassion. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

Apr 18, 2024

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll share the story behind a joint investigation by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations that helped secure the second-ever conviction under the United States’ federal torture statute since its implementation in 1994. Please note: This episode contains discussion and graphic descriptions of physical and psychological torture. Listener discretion is advised. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/.

Mar 29, 2024

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the Bureau and our law enforcement partners are working to find Karla Carolina Rodriguez, who disappeared in Las Vegas in October 1999. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also view age-progressed photos of Karla at fbi.gov/missing.

Feb 29, 2024

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Phantom Hacker scam—a type of tech support scam that's growing in popularity—and how to avoid becoming its next victim. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to learn more about common scams and crimes, how to protect yourself, and how to report suspected scams to the FBI.

Feb 9, 2024

On this episode of Inside the FBI, get the latest romance-scam statistics from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and learn how to protect your heart—and wallet—from these schemes. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. And to learn more about safeguarding yourself from romance scams and how to report suspected scammers to the FBI, visit fbi.gov/romancescams.

Jan 26, 2024

For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also view photos of Vitel'Homme, read more about the case, and learn how to submit tips to the FBI at fbi.gov/wanted/topten/vitelhomme-innocent.

Jan 5, 2024

Joshua Garcia was nearly 2 years old when he was kidnapped 20 years ago in Mexico City. What followed was a series of ransom calls—and a money drop that led to the arrest of a key suspect. But Joshua still hasn’t been seen since 2003. Learn more in this episode of Inside the FBI. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts/. You can also view photos of Joshua, read more about the case, and learn how to submit tips to the FBI at https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/joshua-keshaba-sierra-garcia.

Dec 22, 2023

It’s been 35 years since the tragic aircraft bombing on December 21, 1988. In this episode, we’ll look back on one of the largest and most complex acts of international terrorism ever investigated by the FBI. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts/.

Dec 1, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn how charity fraud scams work, how to avoid being conned, and how to report suspected incidents to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

Nov 17, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll hear from Robert J. Contee III, assistant director of the FBI's Office of Partner Engagement. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

Nov 1, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn more about the Bureau's role in investigating and recovering missing art and cultural property. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

Oct 19, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn about the Five Eyes coalition, give you a glimpse into this week’s summit, and learn why the heads of some of the world’s foremost intelligence agencies all have the threat of Chinese economic espionage on their minds. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/.

Oct 13, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Osage family that was targeted in a deadly conspiracy and how a young Bureau of Investigation searched for answers.

Sep 15, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, get an overview of the Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge, which helps teach kids in grades three through eight how to be better digital citizens.

Aug 30, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Alejandro Castillo, who is allegedly responsible for murdering a woman in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Aug 18, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll discuss the relentless efforts to find Steven Kraft, who disappeared in 2001 from his Michigan neighborhood.

Aug 7, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, Deputy Director Paul Abbate explains Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: what it is, what it's not, and why you’ll likely be hearing a lot about it in the near future. You can learn more about Section 702 and the FBI’s efforts in this area at fbi.gov/fisa.

Jul 28, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear from Director Christopher Wray and the head of the FBI’s Cyber Division about the Bureau’s stance on AI and our key priorities.

Jul 14, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Donald Eugene Fields II, who is wanted for the alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri.

Jun 23, 2023

On this episode, learn about the historic heist; why the stolen pieces matter to the museum, the art world at large, and the FBI; and how you can help the Bureau bring the looted masterpieces back to Boston.

Jun 9, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez, who allegedly murdered his new wife just hours after their wedding.

May 17, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Wilver Villegas-Palomino—a ranking member of the ELN who is wanted on charges such as narcoterrorism and international cocaine distribution.

May 9, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Data Collection's 2022 statistics, and how the Bureau uses this kind of data to help keep law enforcement officers alive.

May 1, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how the Bureau and our partners took down an $80 million Ponzi scheme.

Apr 27, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll discuss the FBI's report on active shooter incidents in 2022, and learn about the Bureau's role in investigating these events, preventing future attacks, and supporting victims.

Apr 18, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll discuss some recent criminal charges that demonstrate the lengths the Chinese government will go to to threaten the economic well-being, national security, and democratic values of the United States.

Feb 3, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how romance scammers talk their targets out of money—including gift cards and cryptocurrency—and how to protect yourself from these schemes.

Jan 30, 2023

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how you can submit tips to the Bureau and what happens once you do. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

Dec 20, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we separate myth from reality about how the Bureau uses science to process crime scenes.

Nov 22, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how to protect yourself from tech support scammers trying to get access to your wallet and your computer.

Oct 28, 2022

An alleged gang member wanted in connection with a murder has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

Aug 25, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how Ruja Ignatova—through a company once marketed as the Bitcoin killer—allegedly robbed investors of billions of dollars.

May 25, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear the stories of four missing kids—Karlie Gusé, David Williams, Steven Anderson, and Anthonette Cayedito—and learn how you can help us bring them home.

May 18, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the FBI's Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Data Collection leverages data to help law enforcement officers protect themselves from becoming statistics.

Apr 5, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about MS-13 and the FBI's hunt for Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias, the transnational gang's alleged leader for all of Honduras. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. Update (April 22, 2025): The U.S. Department of State's Transnational Organized Organized Crime Rewards Program is offering up to $5 million for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias in any country. If you have information, please contact the Bureau via email at archaga-carias_tips@fbi.gov or via WhatsApp at 832-267-1688. WhatsApp is neither a government-operated nor a government-controlled platform. If you are in the U.S., you may also contact the local FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, or Homeland Security Investigations office in your city. If you are outside the U.S., you may also contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Only tips sent to the U.S. government will be considered for the State Department reward.

Mar 11, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the FBI investigates hate crimes, and what we're doing to support victims, encourage reporting, and build greater trust in minority communities.

Feb 24, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we sit down with Deputy Assistant Director Tonya Ugoretz to discuss the evolution of the cyber threat—and how it impacts us all.

Feb 14, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss the unrelenting efforts to find Asha Degree, who disappeared at 9 years old from her North Carolina home.

Jan 31, 2022

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how the FBI fights human trafficking and supports victims.

Dec 22, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we sit down with FBI Executive Assistant Director Brian Turner to talk about violent crime, why it’s on an increase, and what the FBI is doing about it.

Dec 16, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we're resharing information on holiday shopping scams and tips to shop safely and smartly online.

Nov 15, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn why health care fraud isn’t a victimless crime and how we’re fighting back to keep Americans safe.

Oct 29, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we uncover the truth about some of our noteworthy cases involving unidentified aerial phenomena.

Oct 12, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss some of the ways the government of China and the Chinese Communist Party threaten the economic well-being, national security, and democratic values of the United States.

Oct 5, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll travel inside the world of Evidence Response Teams to learn why they exist, how they’re trained to approach crime scenes, and how their meticulous efforts on the ground help ensure that justice can be served in the courtroom.

Sep 17, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we bring you the story of Supervisory Special Agent Tom Duffy, whose experience as a 9/11 first responder in New York shaped the rest of his career.

Sep 10, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, Director Christopher Wray looks back on the terrorist attacks 20 years ago and how the Bureau has evolved.

Sep 8, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we ask for your help in bringing Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Octaviano Juarez-Corro to justice.

Aug 13, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, get a behind-the-scenes look at our Honors Internship Program—straight from members of this year's class.

Jul 26, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we mark the Bureau's 113th anniversary by taking a a look at how the FBI was born.

Jun 22, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll delve into some of our longtime missing children’s cases and provide a window into our efforts to track down some of these children and explain how you can help us bring them home.

May 25, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we learn about the Bureau’s Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team—which partners with state and local law enforcement to help bring kids home—and discuss ways you can keep your own children safe.

May 12, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we talk about the novel approach federal investigators and prosecutors are taking to deter antitrust crimes before they happen and detect and prosecute them when they do.

May 7, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we examine the FBI's counterterrorism mission, the changing nature of the terror threat, and how the public can help us prevent violence.

Apr 8, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we revisit the Unabomber case—25 years after Ted Kaczynski's arrest at his remote Montana cabin.

Feb 12, 2021

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss romance scams and how you can protect your heart and your bank account.

Dec 1, 2020

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss holiday shopping scams and how you can shop safely and smartly online.

Nov 10, 2020

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about sextortion, an increasingly common crime involving children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online.

Jul 27, 2020

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Jul 22, 2020

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the FBI’s Underwater Post-Blast Investigation course prepares the nation's public safety bomb tech divers to counter threats in their home harbors and waterways.

Jun 30, 2020

On this episode of Inside the FBI, Kathryn Turman and colleagues reflect on her 18 years of service and how she was instrumental in the creation and evolution of the FBI’s Victim Services Division.

May 28, 2020

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we mark the 20th anniversary of the Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, which serves both the public and law enforcement as a central repository for collecting reports about online scams.

Apr 29, 2020

In this episode of Inside the FBI, we highlight the 70th anniversary of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program—commonly known as the Top Ten list.

Apr 15, 2020

Twenty-five years after the deadly bombing that took the lives of 168 people, retired Special Agent Barry Black provides a firsthand account of investigating the Oklahoma City case in this episode of Inside the FBI.