Former FBI agent turned Russian spy, Robert Hanssen, is caught in the act during a handoff to the Russians. FBI director Louis Freeh has to explain how Hanssen went undetected for so long. Hanssen cooperates with authorities to reveal his spying career. Podcast explores the fallout of his arrest, the interrogation, and negotiations for a plea bargain.

Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen turns into a Russian spy during the Cold War, selling valuable information to the Soviet Union. The podcast explores his social awkwardness, resentment towards his employers, and his transition from a white-collar job to espionage. It also delves into his complex relationship with his father, struggles for acceptance within the intelligence community, and the inner turmoil of betraying his country for financial gain.