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Welcome to FBI Unscripted, the riveting podcast that grants you unparalleled access to the minds of real FBI special agents as they delve into some of the most spellbinding true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this gripping series takes you on an unfiltered journey through the darkest corridors of criminal investigations. Each episode opens a classified vault of knowledge, where seasoned agents recount their firsthand experiences, unraveling complex cases that have both baffled and captivated the nation. From heart-stopping kidnapping mysteries to audacious heists, from enigmatic serial killers to mind-boggling cybercrimes, FBI Unscripted unveils the unseen efforts of the agency's best and brightest, revealing the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of unimaginable evil. Join us as we traverse the labyrinthine pathways of true crime, accompanied by the very individuals who vow to protect and serve. Prepare to be enthralled, shocked, and enlightened as you embark on a profound exploration of the human psyche and the untiring pursuit of truth in a world where darkness often collides with light. FBI Unscripted is not just another true crime podcast – it is an immersive and gripping journey, an ode to the tireless dedication of those who uphold the law, and an unrivaled opportunity to understand the minds behind the badge. Tune in, and together, let's unravel the enigma of true crime with the agents who have sworn to confront it.

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    1 min
  2. FBI Behavior Expert On Stopping The Cycle Of Violence That Led To Charlie Kirk Assassination

    9H AGO

    FBI Behavior Expert On Stopping The Cycle Of Violence That Led To Charlie Kirk Assassination

    FBI Behavior Expert On Stopping The Cycle Of Violence That Led To Charlie Kirk Assassination In this closing segment of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, Todd Michaels, and Robin Dreeke shift from analysis to solutions: How do we stop the cycle that led to the Charlie Kirk assassination? Dreeke draws on his 22+ years leading FBI counterintelligence to explain how curiosity, ego suspension, and communication can prevent radicalization. He shares interrogation strategies used to elicit confessions — not through force, but by asking questions, listening deeply, and giving people space to share without judgment. Those same techniques, he argues, could heal America’s political and cultural divides. The panel critiques leadership failures on all sides, pointing out how politicians and corporations have abandoned curiosity in favor of division. They stress that leaders must model curiosity and empathy if society is going to calm down. Without that, young people raised in fear, distrust, and online echo chambers will continue to believe violence is justified. The conversation also highlights a chilling generational shift: surveys now show that over half of young people believe violence is sometimes warranted when they disagree with the system. Combined with algorithms feeding outrage and foreign powers amplifying division, the stakes have never been higher. Dreeke offers a hopeful vision: if we can re-spark curiosity, even in small ways, and focus on listening instead of fighting, the path to de-escalation is still possible. But it requires courage from leaders — and from everyday people. #CharlieKirk #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #AssassinationAttempt #Leadership #FBI #Curiosity #Communication #Radicalization Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    17 min
  3. FBI Behavior Expert Robin Dreeke On Radicalization in Real Time: How Online Echo Chambers Fueled the Charlie Kirk Assassination

    11H AGO

    FBI Behavior Expert Robin Dreeke On Radicalization in Real Time: How Online Echo Chambers Fueled the Charlie Kirk Assassination

    FBI Behavior Expert Robin Dreeke On Radicalization in Real Time: How Online Echo Chambers Fueled the Charlie Kirk Assassin How does a 22-year-old go from honor student to accused assassin? In this powerful discussion on Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, Todd Michaels, and Robin Dreeke explore how online radicalization happens in real time. Dreeke explains how social media algorithms feed vulnerable young people a steady diet of fear, negativity, and outrage — creating echo chambers where violence is normalized. The conversation explores how platforms like Discord and online gaming chats become breeding grounds for extremist thinking, not through shadowy “radicalizers,” but through peer-to-peer validation. The suspect wasn’t groomed in a cave halfway around the world — he was groomed in his own living room. The team also examines foreign interference. Drawing on his counterintelligence career, Dreeke explains “active measures” — how Russia and other foreign powers exploit America’s freedoms to sow distrust, disinformation, and division. From bots to anonymous accounts, much of the online noise after the assassination attempt appears designed to pit Americans against each other. Stacy raises a critical point: are today’s young people living in a constant trauma response, marinated in fear from birth, without tools to manage it? Robin agrees, pointing out how chronic fear escalates into anger, rage, and ultimately violence when curiosity and constructive outlets are missing. This segment reveals how radicalization isn’t abstract anymore — it’s woven into the everyday online world. And without intervention, more young people may follow the same dangerous path. #CharlieKirk #AssassinationAttempt #HiddenKillers #Radicalization #RobinDreeke #SocialMediaEchoChamber #FBI #Counterintelligence #TrueCrime #ForeignInfluence Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    12 min
  4. FBI Behavior Chief Goes Inside the Mind of the Charlie Kirk Assassin: Fear, Family & Lone Wolf Patterns

    13H AGO

    FBI Behavior Chief Goes Inside the Mind of the Charlie Kirk Assassin: Fear, Family & Lone Wolf Patterns

    FBI Behavior Chief Goes Inside the Mind of the Charlie Kirk Assassin: Fear, Family & Lone Wolf Patterns In this gripping segment of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski and the team sit down with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke to dissect the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk. On the surface, the 22-year-old suspect seemed like the last person you’d expect to commit such an act: a suburban Utah upbringing, a Mormon family described as “squeaky clean,” an academic star student with a scholarship, and no criminal record. But as Dreeke explains, appearances can be deceiving. Drawing on his decades of FBI counterintelligence and behavioral analysis experience, Dreeke explores how the suspect’s profile fits the pattern of a lone-wolf assassin — but with important deviations. Unlike methodical planners like Ted Kaczynski, this was not a professional hit. Instead, Dreeke points to impulsivity, emotional hijacking, and “leakage” — the unintentional signals people give off when they are spiraling toward violence. The discussion dives into how fear becomes the primal driver when curiosity dies. Robin explains how rigid belief systems, isolation, and identity conflict can escalate into rage when someone lacks the tools to process emotions in healthy ways. The hosts explore whether a triggering event, perhaps connected to the suspect’s personal relationships, could have been the final spark. This segment pulls back the curtain on the psychology of lone-wolf violence — showing how fear, not ideology, often drives people to the edge. #CharlieKirk #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #AssassinationAttempt #RobinDreeke #BehavioralAnalysis #FBI #LoneWolf #Radicalization #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    16 min
  5. Chad Daybell’s Bizarre Prison Letters & The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Full Breakdown with FBI Expert

    1D AGO

    Chad Daybell’s Bizarre Prison Letters & The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Full Breakdown with FBI Expert

    Chad Daybell’s Bizarre Prison Letters & The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Full Breakdown with FBI Expert In this extended edition of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacey Cole, and Todd Michaels, we dive deep into two of the most disturbing and talked-about true crime stories unfolding right now. First, we crack open Chad Daybell’s prison letters — surreal writings from death row where the convicted killer and doomsday cult leader attempts to rebrand himself as a misunderstood prophet, loving husband, and spiritual family man. Through AI technology, Daybell’s letters are read in his own voice, revealing a bizarre mix of nostalgia, music playlists, and denial. We break down what he says, what he leaves out, and how his narcissism bleeds through every line. From bookshelf stories to Whitney Houston “prophecies,” these letters are as chilling as they are absurd. Then, the show pivots to the breaking news of the Charlie Kirk assassination. Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, former chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, joins us for a hard-hitting discussion. We unpack the profile of the 22-year-old suspect, his seemingly normal Utah upbringing, and how online radicalization, fear, and echo chambers may have played a role. Dreeke explains the lone wolf assassin pattern, why curiosity is key to prevention, and how foreign actors exploit America’s divisions to sow chaos. This full show captures the insanity of Chad Daybell’s self-delusion and the dangerous climate surrounding political violence in the U.S. It’s equal parts chilling, revealing, and necessary viewing for anyone trying to understand how cult psychology, radicalization, and societal fractures collide in 2025. Don’t miss this one — subscribe, comment, and join the conversation. #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #CharlieKirk #AssassinationAttempt #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #DeathRowLetters #CultCrimes #Radicalization Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    1h 55m
  6. FBI BREAKS SILENCE: Explosive Press Conference on Charlie Kirk Assassination

    1D AGO

    FBI BREAKS SILENCE: Explosive Press Conference on Charlie Kirk Assassination

    FBI BREAKS SILENCE: Explosive Press Conference on Charlie Kirk Assassination  This is the press conference that shook the nation. Following the arrest of Tyler Robinson for assassinating Charlie Kirk, the FBI, Utah’s governor, the DOJ, and local law enforcement revealed the evidence that cracked the case wide open — and sent an unmistakable message to America. In this Hidden Killers Live segment, Tony Brueski sets the stage as we take you inside the full presser. Investigators describe the rifle wrapped in a towel, bullet casings engraved with disturbing messages, surveillance footage, Discord chats about retrieving a weapon, and the bizarre mix of narcissism and rage that drove Robinson to act. Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke reacts in real time, highlighting why this presser felt different: coordinated, calm, and professional — the opposite of the chaos we’ve seen in past cases. He explains why that matters, how leadership during moments like this builds public trust, and what it signals about the future of law enforcement in an era of rising political violence. This isn’t just evidence. It’s a roadmap for how America can either escalate into chaos — or de-escalate toward unity. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #PressConference #TrueCrime #PoliticalViolence #Arrest #LawEnforcement Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    33 min
  7. From 9/11 Unity to Charlie Kirk's Political Assassination: FBI’s Robin Dreeke Warns America

    1D AGO

    From 9/11 Unity to Charlie Kirk's Political Assassination: FBI’s Robin Dreeke Warns America

    From 9/11 Unity to Charlie Kirk's Political Assassination: FBI’s Robin Dreeke Warns America Twenty-four years ago, America stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the aftermath of 9/11. Today, after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we are more divided, more tribal, and more fragile than ever. What happened? And can we get back what we lost? In this powerful Hidden Killers Live segment, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke reflects on his experiences during 9/11, when strangers lined highways to hand water and masks to first responders. He remembers a time when politics didn’t matter — when all that mattered was unity and humanity. Then he contrasts it with today’s America, where political violence is no longer unthinkable. Dreeke explains how foreign adversaries exploit these fractures with disinformation campaigns, why leadership in law enforcement can model the way forward, and how ordinary people can “find the greatness” in each other before rage turns deadly. The lesson is stark: unity is possible, but only if we fight for it. And the assassination of Charlie Kirk may be the wake-up call America desperately needs. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #PoliticalViolence #TrueCrime #Unity #911 #LawEnforcement Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    12 min
  8. FBI Behavioral Secrets: Robin Dreeke on How Tribalism Created Charlie Kirk's Assassin

    1D AGO

    FBI Behavioral Secrets: Robin Dreeke on How Tribalism Created Charlie Kirk's Assassin

    FBI Behavioral Secrets: Robin Dreeke on How Tribalism Created Charlie Kirk's Assassin  In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the arrest of Tyler Robinson has raised urgent questions: how does a seemingly normal young man radicalize to the point of murder? And why didn’t anyone — friends, family, community — stop him sooner? On Hidden Killers Live, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke delivers a chilling answer: we’ve lost curiosity. In a culture where tribalism dominates and polarization defines entire generations, people don’t listen anymore — they divide, isolate, and double down on rage. And in those echo chambers, violence becomes thinkable. Dreeke shares the FBI’s hard-won lessons from interviewing killers and terrorists: you cannot understand someone if you lead with judgment. Curiosity, empathy, and dialogue are not “soft skills” — they are survival tools. They are how agents get confessions. They are how families intervene before tragedy. And they are how society defuses political violence before it explodes. This is not about excusing Robinson’s crime. It is about exposing the broken pathways that produced him — and confronting the reality that more young men are walking those same roads right now. Dreeke explains how tribalism feeds itself online, how curiosity can stop radicalization in its tracks, and why America’s inability to communicate across divides is fueling its darkest crimes. This is the side of the story you won’t hear on cable news. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #Tribalism #PoliticalViolence #Dialogue #TrueCrime #Radicalization Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    15 min
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Welcome to FBI Unscripted, the riveting podcast that grants you unparalleled access to the minds of real FBI special agents as they delve into some of the most spellbinding true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this gripping series takes you on an unfiltered journey through the darkest corridors of criminal investigations. Each episode opens a classified vault of knowledge, where seasoned agents recount their firsthand experiences, unraveling complex cases that have both baffled and captivated the nation. From heart-stopping kidnapping mysteries to audacious heists, from enigmatic serial killers to mind-boggling cybercrimes, FBI Unscripted unveils the unseen efforts of the agency's best and brightest, revealing the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of unimaginable evil. Join us as we traverse the labyrinthine pathways of true crime, accompanied by the very individuals who vow to protect and serve. Prepare to be enthralled, shocked, and enlightened as you embark on a profound exploration of the human psyche and the untiring pursuit of truth in a world where darkness often collides with light. FBI Unscripted is not just another true crime podcast – it is an immersive and gripping journey, an ode to the tireless dedication of those who uphold the law, and an unrivaled opportunity to understand the minds behind the badge. Tune in, and together, let's unravel the enigma of true crime with the agents who have sworn to confront it.

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