

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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Aug 2, 2024 • 5min
Investigating Assassination Attempts
On this episode of our podcast, we will 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.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

Jul 26, 2024 • 12min
116 Years of Service
On this episode of Inside the FBI—and in celebration of the FBI's 116th birthday—we'll share 16 facts you might not know about the Bureau.For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also visit fbi.gov/history to learn more about the Bureau’s dynamic story, from its founding in 1908 until today. 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

Jul 12, 2024 • 12min
$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/news/podcasts/. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to access scam-prevention resources.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

Jun 28, 2024 • 6min
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/news/podcasts/. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to access scam-prevention resources.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

Jun 7, 2024 • 8min
The 911 S5 Cyber Threat
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.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

May 31, 2024 • 9min
The Terrorist Screening Center
Update: In March 2025, the Terrorist Screening Center was renamed the Threat Screening Center to reflect an expanding mission.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/. 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

May 17, 2024 • 13min
The FBI Police
On this episode of Inside the FBI—and in honor of Police Week 2024—we'll 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/. 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/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore 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 26, 2024 • 14min
Trauma Notification Training
On this episode of Inside the FBI, 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/. 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, 2024 • 20min
Investigating Torture
On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear 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/. 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/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore 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 29, 2024 • 14min
What Happened to Karla Rodriguez?
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.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/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore 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