Andrea Merriman went to bed one night thinking she and her husband had $10M in the bank and a nice life ahead. The next day she found out they were broke, all of their assets were frozen and her husband was a Ponzi Schemer headed to prison. She and her kids had nothing and had to rebuild their lives. Listen to hear her amazing story of total collapse and the one thing she says to never, ever do so you can avoid her fate. This is as true as true crime gets.

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How exactly can you find the truth in high stakes situations? Attorney Investigator Marla Moore tells us exactly how she gets to the bottom of sexual harassment, discrimination and corporate bullying cases when millions of dollars are on the line. She has 5 factors she uses to reveal the truth that you’ll be able to use for yourself.

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Learn how Chinese Spies, Nazi era interests and the Mexican Cartel’s plans get foiled by reputation management pro Nate Miller, CEO and founder of Miller Ink. He develops and implements media campaigns to make sure the truth is heard, change public opinion and right the wrongs done to his clients.

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If you just want to laugh at some funny crimes, this episode is for you. Special Guest and Second City Alum Pat Dwyer joins Traci to review some of the most ridiculous issues of the day: Gayle King and Katy Perry in Space---did it really happen, and what's the real rocket science behind it all.? We'll find out. And also talk swimming in the fish tank at Bass Pro Shop, being gaslit by a toddler and more.

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Jonathan Schwartz was one Hollywood’s most trusted advisors, managing icons like Beyonce, Matthew McConaughey, Mariah Carey and Gwyneth Paltrow. He seemed untouchable. But behind the glitz and glam, his secret drug & gambling addictions led him to embezzle almost $7mllion from the very clients he was meant to protect resulting in a fall from grace that shocked the industry. Listen to find out how it all went down, how he’s recovered and is now helping others.

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Tune in to learn about the False Confession Industry and how experienced interrogators find the truth using Polygraph exams, the Reid Technique, Body Language and more. Brad reveals simple ways to know the truth from anyone and put them at ease in the most intense situations. This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

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Traci and her friend Pat Dwyer make their private conversation public, talking about what really goes on during John Reid Interview and Interrogation training. You'll learn the somewhat contriversial process of getting a confession. How to detect lies and lots more.

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Working for US Customs is so much more than just checking people’s bags at the airport. Mario Bogran worked the ports undercover to stop the drug trade. He laundered millions of dollars, acting like he was on the inside-- to make the case on his targets. Listen to find out the craziest thing he sent to Columbia, how a take down really goes, what can go wrong and how he knew the criminals watched The Godfather and why he quit.