

Inside the FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Inside the FBI highlights news, cases, and people from around the Bureau—in audio form. For more information, visit fbi.gov.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 10min
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 calling us at 1-800-CALL-FBI—that’s 1-800-225-5324—or by submitting an online tip at tips.fbi.gov.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Apr 18, 2025 • 17min
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.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

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Apr 11, 2025 • 27min
The Hazardous Devices School
Jay Henze, a former director of the Hazardous Devices School, shares insights on the rigorous certification processes for bomb technicians, explaining what it takes to ensure public safety. Joe Davidson, an HDS instructor and Marine Corps veteran, highlights the evolution of bomb disposal training since the school’s inception in 1971. They discuss the psychological and technological challenges bomb techs face daily and the critical importance of safety standards. The conversation emphasizes the dedication and commitment of these professionals in protecting communities from explosive threats.

Mar 21, 2025 • 7min
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 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.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Mar 14, 2025 • 23min
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.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Mar 7, 2025 • 14min
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 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.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Feb 22, 2025 • 15min
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 the disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, 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.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Feb 14, 2025 • 4min
Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores Added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List
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. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also view Meza-Flores' wanted poster at fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fausto-isidro-meza-flores.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Feb 7, 2025 • 10min
Intercepting the South American Theft Group Threat
On this episode of Inside the FBI, 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. You can also learn more about our efforts to combat violent crime at fbi.gov/violentcrime.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

Jan 17, 2025 • 6min
Endangered Child Alert Program
On this episode of our podcast, we’ll learn why the Endangered Child Alert Program (or 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.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi