If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a woman in the FBI, this podcast is for you! With special seasons and unique guests ranging from our extraordinary women in blue--police officers nationwide--to episodes with retired CIA operatives, you'll find this podcast unique and full of genuine extraordinary people who have riveting true crime stories to share! This podcast is here to empower, educate, entertain and inspire! Brace yourselves as you listen to women with a badge talk about their personal stories and career journey/
Alice in Mullahland: Satire, Survival, and Iran’s Hidden Truths
In this episode Nancy Aguilar speaks with Amir Taheri, author of the allegorical novel Alice in Mullahland, about using satire and dark humor to reveal life under Iran’s Islamic Republic. Amir draws on his own experiences to explore themes of fear, survival, censorship, and the psychology of authoritarian rule.
The conversation examines the book’s animal allegory (rabbits, lions, wolves, foxes), the moral hypocrisy around sexuality and hijab, the regime’s control of knowledge and protests, and the human cost of disappearances and violence.
Despite the brutality described, Amir argues cracks are appearing within the regime and offers a cautious note of hope while stressing the importance of history, solidarity, and imagining a different future.
31 Dec 2025
Scott Payne
What does it take to step inside a violent extremist movement — and live to tell the story?
Scott Payne, a former FBI undercover agent who infiltrated white supremacist networks from the inside talks about his book Code Name: Pale Horse. Not from a distance. Not from theory. But by living among them, earning trust, and exposing how radicalization really works.
We talk about what extremism looks like from the inside.
This is a raw, eye-opening conversation about ideology, danger, and the cost of going undercover to protect others.
Let’s get into it.
15 Dec 2025
Rob Chadwick
Do you have a personal safety plan? Listen to retired FBI Special Agent, Rob Chadwick, former head of the FBI's Tactical Training Program, who joined me to talk about his book "The Practical Guide to Personal Security : Become a Competent and Confident Stakeholder in Your Own Safety." We discuss situational awareness, instinct, use of force, the importance of "what if scenarios" and having a plan. Law enforcement will not always be there or respond swiftly, so you might need to save yourself. #personalsafety #fbi #situationalawareness #trustyourgut
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