Best Under The Magnifying Glass Podcasts (2025)

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White Collar Crime, Ethics and Investigations with Heidi Exner 49:11

17d ago49:11

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Episode 241 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. We are on a roll with some great content. Today’s show features Canadian PI, Heidi Exner. Heidi has had an interesting career so far and continues to push the envelope with white collar crime investigations and business growth. She formed Ethical Edge Advisers and has helped many busines…

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Leaking The Truth, Behavioral Analysis and Deceptive Recognition with Bruce Jacobs 52:20

24d ago52:20

52:20

Episode 240 : Intro: Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today is a fun Episode and we HIGHLY recommend you watch the Youtube version for the facial que context. Sound interesting? We are chatting with Bruce Jacobs today. Bruce is an expert in Behavioral Analysis. He teaches all over the country on how to spoke deceptive patterns when i…

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Products Liability Investigations with Troy Fleming 50:55

1M ago50:55

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Episode 239 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we have Investigator/Paralegal, Troy Fleming joining the show. Troy has over 39 year’s experience working as an investigator for a law firm that specializes in Product Liability cases. How do you investigate these cases? Well troy has some great insight and it all starts with Freed…

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TikTok Advertising with the Linden Lawyer 48:10

2M ago48:10

48:10

Episode 238 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we are bringing in a special guest. New York Attorney Jason Linden has gained some notoriety on his Tik-Tock Channel. He discusses law and cases. Jason jumps on with Matt today to discuss a good formula for how to post on sites like Tik-tock. This is actually an informative show on…

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Preview of Leaders Podcast with Mike LaCorte 45:25

3M ago45:25

45:25

Episode 237 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. This week we welcome back Conflict International’s Mike LaCorte. Mike has started a new podcast called Leaders. He is here today to discuss the podcast and what listeners can expect. The show will feature leaders from many different associations in the investigative industry. It’s always…

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National PI Roundtable Survey with Kelly Riddle and Isaac Peck 56:43

3M ago56:43

56:43

Episode 236 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. We have a special roundtable this week. It's the results show from a survey that was conducted by Working Pi Magazine, The Pi Institute for Education and Investigators-Toolbox.com. The panel discusses the answers to the 30 questions and gives some analysis. We are happy to welcome back i…

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Missing & Exploited Children & Sex Traffic Investigations With Christina Duran 46:11

4M ago46:11

46:11

Episode 235 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we welcome back Christina Duran as we bring the spot light to Missing and exploited children and sex trafficking investigations. Christina has had an amazing career and has a passion for helping sex trafficking victims. The discussion is geared towards how you can get involved in t…

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Private investigations in 2025 and business growth with Justin Hodson 46:09

4M ago46:09

46:09

Episode 234 : Welcome to this week’s episode. We start off with a report from our guest, Justin Hodson from Hodson PI. Justin is located in California and some of his staff have been affected by the fires. At the time of this recording, it was day 4. After the update, the guys turn to 2025 and talk about trends and business growth for the new year.…

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NYC CEO Shooting And Risk Assessment With John Rowan 46:19

5M ago46:19

46:19

Episode 233 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we welcome back John Rowan. One of the biggest news stories out there today is the recent assassination of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. John discusses the incident and his background as the Chief of Detectives in Suffolk County NY. The guys also discuss how investigati…

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Remembering David Perecman 48:04

6M ago48:04

48:04

Episode 232 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we remember David Perecman (pear-rec- man) The New York legal community was shocked to learn this past week of David’s passing. David joined us back in 2021 and we want to re-run that episode as a tribute to this amazing litigator. Please welcome David and your host, New York Pr…

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Recapping the Pitt upset and breaking down Ron Sanchez's first two games 1:00:03

6M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Hootie and Scott discuss the first two wins of Ron Sanchez's tenure as interim head coach of the UVA men's basketball program. They also recap the UVA football team's upset win at Pitt, look ahead to Notre Dame and beyond, plus much more.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Bug sweeping and TSCM Technology with Mike Auletta 56:57

7M ago56:57

56:57

Episode 231 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we are back with a new show. Our guest is Mike Auletta from USA Bug Sweeps. We discuss the pitfalls and misconception of what bug sweeping is and how as an investigator you can capitalize on this work. As Matt likes to quote his friend Jim Nanos, sometimes it’s better to know th…

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The State of law Enforcement and Private Investigations with James Gagliano 51:09

7M ago51:09

51:09

Episode 230 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we have a special episode. Matt welcomes back Jim Gagliano. Jim had an amazing career with the FBI and then worked for CNN as a law enforcement analyst. The guys discuss the state of Law enforcement, investigations and the struggle to continue to operate in private practice as t…

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Featured guest Ray Savage; in-depth look at Boston College 1:35:17

7M ago1:35:17

1:35:17

Virginia's 1989 team will be honored Saturday and All-American Ray Savage joins us to expound on the only Cavaliers team that won 10 games. Following Ray, Scott and Hootie take a deep dive into the Virginia vs. Boston College game and what will be the keys to a Cavalier victory. They also take a glimpse at this weekend's ACC schedule and UVA's Olym…

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Exploring OSMOSIS Con Episode 3 1:08:31

8M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Episode 229: Intro: We are back with a new show this week. We are finishing our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las Vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Emalee Jensen, Chris Poulter, Amber Schroader and Kirby Pleasas Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.orgUse code 24OSCON10 to sav…

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New Podcast: Everything you want to know about Virginia vs. Coastal Carolina 1:08:55

8M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Scott and Hootie go in-depth looking into this Saturday's "Beach Ball" game between your Cavaliers and new opponent Coastal Carolina. They also bring you up to date on UVA Basketball recruiting and Olympic sports. Oh, and don't forget to check out our "Moe's Original BBQ" trivia question for FREE food!…

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Learning about Track-Ops case management system with Ian Ricketson 46:13

8M ago46:13

46:13

Episode 228 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we take a look at one of our new sponsors, Track-Ops case management software. We welcome Ian Ricketson to the program and he breaks down some myths about case management and why you need to have a dependable system in place to be a successful investigator. Let's jump in with th…

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A closer look at Saturday's Virginia-Maryland matchup 1:05:52

8M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Hootie and Scott take a deeper dive into Saturday's primetime matchup between the Cavaliers and the Terrapins on both sides of the ball. We also had our friend Anthony Esposito from Krackwins.com on the show to talk ACC Football Week 3 action.By jerryratcliffeshow

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The Identity Shift: Don’t Let Legacy Identity Drag You Down 37:51

8M ago37:51

37:51

Join us as we explore the critical world of identity security. Acora’s Head of Cyber Services, James Fernley, is teaming up with Nick Colin, an expert from Silverfort, to discuss the increasing importance of protecting identity infrastructures in the fight against cyber threats. You'll learn about Silverfort’s unique solutions that seamlessly integ…

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UVA-Wake Forest recap, a first look at the Terps, plus more 1:01:59

8M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Join Scott and Hootie for a look back at Virginia's dramatic, 31-30 football win at Wake Forest, a glimpse at the upcoming home game with old rival Maryland, plus some hoops and Olympic sports news.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Exploring OSMOSIS Con Episode 2 35:12

8M ago35:12

35:12

Episode 227: We are back with a new show this week. We are starting our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las Vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Chris Brenner and Craig Silverman. Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.orgUse code 24OSCON10 to save 10% at check out. Links: Matt’s ema…

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Bob Black joins the program to talk all things Richmond ahead of Saturday's game 29:13

9M ago29:13

29:13

Longtime University of Richmond play-by-play announcer and radio talk show host Bob Black is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to Spiders football. Black, now in his 42nd season with UofR, joins the show to dissect Saturday's season opener from the opposing sideline. This is the last in a series of three game-week podcasts; we previously discuss…

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UVA-Richmond Preview: Breaking down the Wahoo defense & special teams 44:43

9M ago44:43

44:43

Jerry and Scott take a closer look at the experience and talent on Virginia's defensive side of the ball prior to the Cavaliers' upcoming season opener against Richmond. We also discuss the special teams weapons, the new massive videoboard, other gameday improvements and much more.By jerryratcliffeshow

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UVA-Richmond Preview: Breaking down the Cavaliers' offense 59:14

9M ago59:14

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Jerry and Scott review the listed offensive starters for this Saturday's season opener against Richmond. Plus, Hootie recently sat down with Derek Bond, the owner of Moe's Original BBQ (our new sponsor) to discuss the many reasons why his restaurant should be your go-to spot for game days.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Research Analysis with Melody Bruns 48:11

9M ago48:11

48:11

Episode 226 : We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome Melody Bruns from Pivot Point Consulting. Melody had a very interesting career working with the FBI as an analyst. When she retired, she opened Pivot point consulting. Her company specializes in trend analysis and is a game changing tool for certain investigations. Let's jump in …

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Exploring OSMOSIS Con Episode 1 48:14

9M ago48:14

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Episode 225: We are back with a new show this week. We are starting our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Jessica Smith, David Wells and Steve Adams. Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.orgUse code 24OSCON10 to save 10% at check out. Links: M…

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Criminal Defense Investigations & Investigative techniques with Christina Duran 43:58

9M ago43:58

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Episode 224: We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome California PI and International investigator, Christina Duran. Christina has made a career doing Criminal defense Investigations and she has also worked internationally doing Human Trafficking investigations. Today she is on the program to discuss some changes in the law in Califo…

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Emerging Investigative Trends And Genetic Genealogy With John Rowan 46:01

10M ago46:01

46:01

Episode 223: We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome Conflict International’s John Rowan. John recently retired from New York’s Suffolk County Police Department as Chief of Detectives. John has a passion for a new type of investigative technique called Genetic Genealogy research. The guys discuss how this technology and others impac…

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The AI Agenda: A Leadership Perspective 56:26

10M ago56:26

56:26

Acora's CIO, Lee Ganly, and Managing Director of Apps and Data, Peter Gee, come together to discuss AI's ever-evolving landscape and its profound impact on our lives. As we peer into the future, we speculate on its possibilities and pitfalls. Join us on this thought-provoking journey as we unravel the mysteries of AI and contemplate implications fo…

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Dangerous Escapades with Private Eye, Secret Spy, Ian Withers 44:03

11M ago44:03

44:03

Episode 222: Welcome to this week's show. We are back with a new show as we celebrate the 4th of July this week. Please take some time and remember what makes this country great. Dont forget the sunblock and try not eat too much. Today we welcome a legendary private investigator. Since 1960, yes folks, I said 1960, this investigator has been solvin…

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Remembering Jim Zimmer and National Legislative Updates 46:53

11M ago46:53

46:53

Episode 221: Welcome to this week's show. Today we remember Jim Zimmer from Benchmark Investigations in California. Jim tragically suffered an injury in early May that left him incapacitated. On June 2nd , Jim lost his battle trying to recover. Today Eddie Ajaeb is back to remember Jim and discuss some of the legislative issues that NCISS has been …

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A.I. Will Not Take Your Job! With Lucas Delgado 54:47

12M ago54:47

54:47

Episode 220: Welcome to this week's show. Today we are joined by Lucas Delgado from LancasInvestigations in Florida. The guys discuss A.I. and the state of the industry. There has been lots of chatter about how A.I. could take away investigative positions and effect your ability to earn a living. It has been aHot topic all over the internet. This i…

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 3 with Michael Brett Hood, Raj Dhanlall & John A Hoda 1:01:35

1y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Episode 219: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. Today we finish our 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The bo…

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Smart Security: Harnessing Intelligence in SOC and Vulnerability Management 49:03

1y ago49:03

49:03

Acora's Group CISO Darren Humphries recently sat down with Recorded Future CISO Jason Steer to explore the critical components of intelligence-led approaches to security operations centres (SOC) and vulnerability management. The conversation provided invaluable insights for businesses navigating today's rapidly evolving landscape. Drawing from thei…

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OSINT Investigations with Ritu Gill 45:17

1y ago45:17

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Episode 218: On Today’s show, Matt welcomes back Ritu Gill. You may remember her from our OSMOSIS series last year. Ritu is an OSINT expert and is a big content producer. She runs Osint Techniques and is the co-creator of forensicosint.com. Please welcome Ritu Gill and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satel…

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 2 with Edward Ajaeb, Keith Elliott, & Ryan Sakacs 57:53

1y ago57:53

57:53

Episode 217: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. We start part 2 of a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The b…

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Workplace violence Investigations with Kent Harris 46:32

1y ago46:32

46:32

Episode 216: Intro: On Today’s show, we welcome Kent Harris. This is a Best of show from 2021. This was a great conversation about workplace violence investigations. Now more than ever this is a hot topic. Learn more about how do these types of investigations. Please welcome Bruce Anderson and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Mat…

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How Can A Data-Driven and Evidence-Based SOC Help Us Better Manage Risk? 36:48

1y ago36:48

36:48

Acora's Head of Enterprise Security, Simon Crumplin and Head of Cyber Services, James Fernley, recently sat down with Citreno's Founder & CEO, Svetla Yankova, to delve into the intricacies of building and managing a successful SOC. Drawing from their combined knowledge and experience, they shed light on the challenges and best practices. From empha…

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Geolocation Intelligence via Cellphone Apps with Bruce Anderson 37:35

1y ago37:35

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Episode 215: Let’s jump into the show. On Today’s show, we welcome Bruce Anderson. Bruce runs Next72 intelligence. He has extensive experience as a private investigator. Using his skill set and his relationships, he has developed a way to Geolocate a subject using Phone applications. This is a great alternative to a cell phone ping. There are so ma…

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The Art of Investigation Revisted Episode 1 with Amber Schroader, Janet McHard & Kelly Paxton 1:16:54

1y ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Episode 214: Today is a special show. We start a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisted. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The book is the brainchild of Dr. Chelsea Binns from John Jay Colle…

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Learn the ins and outs of Post Conviction investigations with Dan Collins 51:48

1y ago51:48

51:48

Episode 213: On Todays show, we welcome Dan Collins back to teh program. During his last visit, the guys started to discuss post conviction investigations and today they give a more indepth view of how to get started in this line of investigative work. Take notes and get ready to mark a plan. The guys also discuss the upcoming NALI conference on Ap…

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Putting UVA hoops under the magnifying glass with Luke Neer 48:33

1y ago48:33

48:33

Hootie welcomes Best Seat in the House host Luke Neer as they examine every aspect of Virginia basketball, from Saturday's Senior Night and must-win game against Georgia Tech to postseason play and beyond.By jerryratcliffeshow

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UVA-UNC preview; Hoos tourney chances heading into March 58:01

1y ago58:01

58:01

Hootie and Scott discuss the debacle in Blacksburg, look ahead to Saturday's huge game against North Carolina, and discuss the team's NCAA Tournament hopes, plus much more.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Lead Generation with David Dean 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

33:05

Episode 212: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we speak with David Dean. David is not an investigator, but does a ton of business with lawyers. The guys discuss the synergy between Investigators and lead generation companies. Have no idea what lead generation is? Sit tight and check out this episode. Please welcome …

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Remembering Phil Johnson 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

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Episode 211: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we are remembering Phil Johnson. Phil began working in this industry in 1968 and had an amazing career with his wife Yin. Throughout the years Phil developed a worldwide network and was known as a premier international investigator. He spent his last few years living in…

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Running a PI Business with Brad Dalhover 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

Episode 210: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Brad Dalhover to the show. Brad has worked as a Private Investigator and a case management creator. Brad is now offering consultant services through Centennial Consulting to other investigators that are struggling at being efficient with running their company. This is …

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The PI Survey with Kelly Riddle 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

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Episode 209: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we are welcoming back friend of the show, Kelly Riddle. In December Kelly released a survey to all PIs around the country. The results are in and the guys are chatting about it. Check out the Youtube version of the show if you want to actually see the survey. Please well come Kel…

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NALI Mid-Winter Conference 2024 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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Episode 208: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show, we welcome back the one and only George Gergis. George has taken over the position of National Director for the National Association of Legal Investigators. There is a great conference in St. Pete Floria starting January 31st. The guys are going to discuss the line…

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Recap of NC State loss, Wake preview and more transfer portal news 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

59:12

The Virginia basketball team continues to look for answers on the road after falling at NC State, and has had a week off to prepare for the next test at Wake Forest this weekend.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Jerri Williams and the FBI 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

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Episode 207: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show we welcome the amazing, Jerri Williams. Jerri is a retired FBI agent, who started a podcast several years back. Last month, she celebrated episode 300 and welcomed FBI Director, Christopher Rey. Matt and Jerri cover many topics, including the ongoing issue of Foreig…

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