This episode is dedicated to the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001. We will never forget.

Former FBI agent Colton Seale delves into the intricacies of gathering intelligence on one of history's most notorious figures, Osama Bin Laden. Colton Seale is renowned for his innovative interrogation techniques. Explore how he revolutionized traditional methods, moving away from fear-based tactics and achieving more effective outcomes in high-stakes situations.

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00:00 Trailer

0:33 Leading Osama Bin Laden’s Capture

4:32 Colton’s Unexpected Journey into the FBI

05:40 Training For A New Agents

6:54 The FBI's Operations in Akridge, Alaska

9:18 The Alarming Reality of Human Trafficking

14:07 The Public Corruption Case Involving Senator Stevens

15:30 Building Strong Relationships in War Zones

17:58 Blending In to Stay Safe within Nigeria

19:05 Becoming Director of the HIG: Leading High-Priority Interrogations

20:58 Interrogation Tactics We've Been Taught Are Wrong

26:00 The Secret to Getting People to Open Up

35:13 Inside the Mind of a Terrorist

37:55 Are There Differences in Interviewing Suspects, Witnesses, and Victims?

39:42 Why Everyone Has Something to Hide

41:15 How to Effectively Deal with Resistance to Change

45:02 The Biggest Myths About Detecting Lies

46:14 Why People Struggle to Control Their Emotions

48:50 Having Difficult Conversations

50:14 Why the 'Compliment Sandwich' is Ineffective

53:03 Colton's Encounter with the Times Square Bomber

56:27 The Wrong Way to Conduct an Interview

59:21 Do Waterboarding, Isolation, and Confinement Work?

1:01:52 Can You Trust Your Memories?

1:03:22 Fixing America’s Outdated Interviewing Methods

1:16:57 Why Is There So Much Resistance to the FBI?

1:19:44 Why the Public Lost Trust in the Government

1:21:29 The Darkest Moment of Colton’s Career

1:22:29 How Hypnosis Led to False Rape Accusations

1:24:23 Why 80% of Crimes Go Unpunished

1:25:43 Colton’s Mindset After Handling Dark, High-Profile Cases

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