On this episode, former agent Larry Wansley, one of the FBI’s first long-term deep undercover agents, reviews the early years of the FBI’s undercover program when in 1973 he and...Continue reading
Category: Undercover Agents
368: Donnie Brasco and Joe Pistone – Family Business, Going Undercover (Part 2)
In the first half of part two of this two-part episode, legendary undercover agent Joe Pistone and retired agent Donnie Brasco talk about why Joe chose the name “Donnie Brasco”...Continue reading
367: Donnie Brasco – Following in the Footsteps of Uncle Joe Pistone (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part episode, retired agent Donnie Brasco reviews his career navigating as an FBI agent with his infamous name and following in the footsteps of his...Continue reading
357: Mark Horton – Chicago New Breed Black Gangsters, Operation Impunity
In this episode, retired agent Mark Horton reviews Operation Impunity, an undercover investigation that targeted the New Breed Black Gangsters. The street gang was based in “The Square,” a Chicago...Continue reading
351: Lou Calvarese and Melissa Fortunato – Undercover Wedding, Operation Royal Charm
In this episode, retired agents Lou Calvarese and Melissa Fortunato review their undercover roles in Operation Royal Charm, an investigation that used an undercover wedding ruse to dismantle an international...Continue reading
349: Scott Payne – Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Operation Roadkill
In this episode, retired agent Scott Payne reviews his undercover role in Operation Roadkill, the Boston Division’s investigation targeting members and associates of the local Taunton and Brockton, Massachusetts chapters of...Continue reading
338: Jack Garcia – Undercover Legend, FBIAA Distinguished Service Honoree
In this episode, retired legendary undercover agent Joaquin “Jack” Garcia shares his thoughts about being honored on November 21, 2024, by the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) as their Distinguished Service...
