
Inside the FBI
Inside the FBI highlights news, cases, and people from around the Bureau—in audio form.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Show overview
Inside the FBI has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 112 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 8 min and 17 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Government show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 5 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 26 episodes published. Published by Federal Bureau of Investigation.
From the publisher
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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Ep 110Understanding Counterintelligence
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss counterintelligence, what it means to the Bureau, and the types of hostile foreign intelligence activity the FBI works to combat. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.You can visit fbi.gov/counterintelligence to learn more about the FBI Counterintelligence and Espionage Division’s efforts to protect our nation’s secrets and educate the public about intelligence threats. There, you can also access relevant resources and read about recent operational successes. And if you have specific information about a potential intelligence threat—whether it involves government secrets, private sector intellectual property, hostile foreign influence, or critical infrastructure—please call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov to submit a tip. You can also report suspected internet crime to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center by visiting 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
Ep 109Bureau Offers Up to $1 Million for Tips About Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll learn about the Bureau's recent reward increase for tips about individuals on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. We'll also provide an update on its current roster. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. For photos and more information on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, visit fbi.gov/topten. If you have any information about any of these individuals, please contact the FBI. You can submit tips by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or contacting your local field office or your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. You can also submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov.For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/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
Ep 108Introducing Ahead of the Threat, Season Two
On this special installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll let you know what to expect from the newest season of the FBI Cyber Division's podcast, Ahead of the Threat. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. Visit fbi.gov/aheadofthethreat to learn more about the show, listen to archival episodes, and learn how to find the series on your favorite podcast platform. You can also check out fbi.gov/cyber to learn more about the FBI’s Cyber Strategy and our commitment to cross-sector cyber collaboration. Finally, we recommend visiting fbi.gov/fieldoffices to find the nearest FBI field office to your organization and starting a working relationship with their cyber squad 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
Ep 107Crisis Response Canine Hangs Up His Harness
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. 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
Ep 106Violent Online Networks
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.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
Ep 105Operation Not Forgotten
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. You can visit fbi.gov/indiancountry to learn more about the Bureau’s footprint in Indian Country and our dedication to protecting and serving Tribal communities. You can also visit fbi.gov/notforgotten to learn how ONF, in particular, has evolved since 2023. Additionally, you can visit fbi.gov/mmip to read more about our commitment to seeking justice for missing or murdered Indigenous persons.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.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
Ep 104Fighting Transnational Organized Crime
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.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
Ep 103Homeland Security Task Forces
On this episode of our 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. 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 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.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
Ep 102Operation Summer Heat
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.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
Ep 101Operation Restore Justice
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. 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
Ep 100The National Academy Turns 90
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 fbi.gov/news/podcasts. Members of the law enforcement and intelligence communities can visit 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 leb.fbi.gov to read the Law Enforcement Bulletin, a publication produced by the FBI Training Division for readers throughout the law enforcement community.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
Ep 99The FBI Experience
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 [email protected]. Tour reservations are required, and bookings must be made at least one month in advance of the visit.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
Ep 98Top Ten Fugitive Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano
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 281-787-9939. WhatsApp is neither a government-operated nor a government-controlled platform.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
Ep 97My Mission Miniseries - Tactical Communicators
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.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
Ep 96Top Ten Fugitive Ryan James Wedding
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.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
Ep 95Crisis Response Canines
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.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
Ep 94Justice for Palak Patel: A Life Gone Too Soon
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.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
Ep 93Searching for the Luhk Sisters
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.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