Best Whitecollar Podcasts (2026)

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2408: PRETEND Live AMA 1:05:39

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PRETEND's first live YouTube AMA, co-hosted by Patreon supporter Katie Watson. The conversation covers listener questions about the making of PRETEND, behind-the-scenes stories, and what's coming next. Highlights include: how Javier knows when a story is worth pursuing (hint: it's like fishing) and his techniques for getting interview subjects to l…

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2407-Licensed to Kill Revisited 1:16:51

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A Montana oncologist allegedly treated patients for cancer they never had and made millions doing it. We're re-releasing our two-part investigation into Dr. Thomas Weiner, plus a brand new interview with whistleblower Dr. Randy Sasich on what's happened since. The medical board finally revoked Weiner's license, but criminal charges still loom, a wr…

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The Playboy of Indiana 40:04

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Tim Durham lives in a 30,000-square-foot Shangri La on the outskirts of Indianapolis, has a $6 million yacht and parties with Playboy models. He claims to have made his fortune as a king of the leveraged buyout, with his company Obsidian Enterprises buying stakes in struggling manufacturing companies, turning them around, and flipping them for big …

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2406: The Real Life Grinch 37:12

14d ago37:12

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'Tis the season for true crime chaos! Hosts Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told, Javier Leiva from PRETEND, and Shaun from Sins & Survivors join forces to explore Christmas crimes gone horribly wrong. From a bath salts-fueled home decorator in suburban Ohio to a serial burglar stealing Robert De Niro's wrapped presents right from under his tree, t…

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Listener Reaction - Matthew Fenner vs. Ted Bell (Bonus) 29:12

17d ago29:12

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This bonus episode features Kim, a Patreon supporter who connected with the Matthew Fenner story...but not for the reasons you might expect. Kim's been through the criminal justice system herself. She was prosecuted, sentenced, and spent two years in jail. The conversation goes to some unexpected places. Kim discusses how small-town politics can im…

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Crisis Response Canine Hangs Up His Harness 16:57

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On this installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we're revisiting an archival episode to learn how Gio and his crisis response canine colleagues provide vital support to the Bureau’s mission. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/gio to learn more about his storied career and impact on …

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2405: The Prophet: Matthew Fenner vs Ted Bell 58:41

20d ago58:41

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What happens when the person responsible for prosecuting your case seems more interested in protecting your attackers? Matthew Fenner has been asking that question for eight years. After a 2017 mistrial in his assault case against Word of Faith Fellowship members, the judge ordered an immediate retrial. It never happened. Instead, DA Ted Bell grant…

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A very VATy Christmas with Philip Simpson KC from Old Square Tax Chambers 10:55

21d ago10:55

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In this festive edition of Taxing Matters, RPC’s Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Philip Simpson KC of Old Square Tax Chambers, well known VAT expert and part-time stand-up comedian. Together, they embark on an insightful sleigh ride through the VAT implications of classic Christmas fare, decorations, and trad…

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Off Script: Pretend, Murder She Told & Sins and Survivors Spill the Tea (BONUS) 36:42

21d ago36:42

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Join hosts Javier from Pretend, Kristen Seavey from Murder She Told, and Shaun from Sins and Survivors for a special holiday crossover episode where three true crime podcasters let their guard down and talk shop. Featured Guests: Kristen Seavey, host of Murder She Told https://open.spotify.com/show/0n9q2IMjGQyrHMMByvnA2H?si=5975eb73d4714d07 Shaun, …

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A Con Man's Deadly Revenge 40:22

21d ago40:22

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A man and his brothers run a massive $40 million rare coin con until they're caught and embark on a grisly revenge plan. (Original television broadcast: 1-15-2015) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about ou…

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Violent Online Networks 13:07

25d ago13:07

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll break down the threat posed by violent online networks, tell you how to recognize the signs that a you or a loved one may be one of their targets, and teach you how to report this crime to the proper authorities. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. And if you'r…

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Why Do Fraud Victims Not Pursue Justice? with Natalie Lewis 43:35

28d ago43:35

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Why do so many fraud victims choose to quietly move on rather than pursue criminal charges? In this episode, I explore this frustrating reality with Natalie Lewis, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, as we unpack why victims often choose the path of least resistance — and what this means for fraud prevention on a larger scale. Natalie brings her fore…

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2404: Open Enrollment, Open Season for Scammers 28:00

28d ago28:00

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This is the story of Simple Health Plans, a $150 million health insurance scam that preyed on desperate Americans and left thousands buried in medical debt. We'll meet Dawn, who nearly fell victim to their scheme, and Steven Dorfman, the mastermind who spent over a million dollars on jewelry while his customers discovered their "insurance" was wort…

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Unpacking the complexities of tax deed claims with Jivaan Bennett of Temple Tax Chambers 17:33

1M ago17:33

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In this episode of Taxing Matters, Alexis Armitage, Senior Associate in RPC’s Tax Disputes team, is joined by Jivaan Bennett of Temple Tax Chambers. Jivaan brings nearly 15 years of international experience in tax, commercial transactions, and disputes, having worked across the Caribbean, London, and New York. Together, Alexis and Jivaan discuss th…

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2403: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 3 41:32

1M ago41:32

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Harry spent nearly two years believing the woman he loved was dying of brain cancer. He stood by her for every surgery, organ failure...None of it was real. In this episode, Harry walks us through the emotional fantasy Rachel built. Want the full story? 🎧 Listen to The Rachel Cancer Scam Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hn5De466DmCIN8Sppw5Ik…

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The Best Embezzlers Are the Ones We Don't Know About with Eli Rosenblatt 48:44

1M ago48:44

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Who makes the better embezzler: men or women? According to this week's guest, it's impossible to know because the truly great embezzlers never get caught. I'm excited to welcome my longtime friend and colleague Eli Rosenblatt to Fraudish. Eli takes us through his wonderfully "squiggly" career path in fraud investigation, reminding us that there's n…

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Confessions of a Scam Artist 40:12

1M ago40:12

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T.R. Wright -- the architect of what's been called the wildest insurance fraud scheme Texas has ever seen -- shares his almost-too-crazy-to-be-true story with American Greed. (Original television broadcast: 06-21-2021) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa…

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Yoga Bloodbath: The Lululemon Murder 32:07

1M ago32:07

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The torture and murder of 30-year-old Jayna Murray inside the Lululemon store shocked the affluent community of Bethesda, Maryland. But was the rape of her colleague Brittany Norwood everything that it appeared to be? Police had to take a deep dive into betrayal, lies, fraud, and the "cult" of Lululemon to unveil a red collar psychopath.…

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Listener Reaction: The Cancer Sympathy Machine (BONUS) 20:22

1M ago20:22

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In this bonus episode, Ali, one of my longtime Patreon supporters, reached out after listening to the Cancer Sympathy Machine series. Ali talks openly about her past with addiction, stigma, Hep C treatment and why some people hide the truth about what they’re really going through. I’m also sharing two listener stories about friends, classmates, and…

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Operation Not Forgotten 6:31

1M ago6:31

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll learn about this year’s iteration of Operation Not Forgotten and connect you with resources about our efforts to investigate violent crimes and other federal offenses committed in Indian Country. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/indianc…

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Unethical Companies, Unhappy Employees with Dr. Bettina Palazzo 53:10

1M ago53:10

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You can't have good business in a rotten society — and when your company is unethical, your employees feel it. Ethics is like a muscle: ignore it, and it atrophies. I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Bettina Palazzo to discuss the real cost of business ethics (or the lack thereof). Fun fact: This marks a Fraudish first—I've now had both halves of a power …

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2402: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 2 30:34

1M ago30:34

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Why would anyone fake cancer? Money? Sure. Attention? Definitely. But as I learned in this episode… the motives are a lot darker, messier, and more human than you might expect. In Part 2 of The Cancer Sympathy Machine, we go beyond the headline-grabbing scams and into the emotional machinery behind these lies. With the help of cancer-survivor-turne…

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The Court of Appeal's decision in A Taxpayer v HMRC with Rebecca Sheldon, Old Square Tax Chambers 20:58

2M ago20:58

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In this episode, Alexis Armitage, Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate at RPC, speaks with Rebecca Sheldon of Old Square Tax Chambers, about the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in A Taxpayer v HMRC, in which Rebecca was instructed on behalf of the taxpayer. The discussion focuses on how "exceptional circumstances" under the Statutory Residenc…

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Increasing Fraud Detection without More Friction with Tamás Kádár 39:37

2M ago39:37

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For Fraud Awareness Week, I sit down with Tamás Kádár, CEO of SEON, for an in-depth look at how fraud detection has evolved into the systems we see today. We dig specifically into the topic of FRICTION and it’s role in the fraud world. Whether you're running a business, working in fraud prevention, or just curious about how companies stay one step …

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2401: The Cancer Sympathy Machine part 1 37:49

2M ago37:49

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Some people fake cancer for sympathy. Others do it for money. But the truth is darker than most of us want to believe. In this episode, we break down the tactics, behaviors, and mindsets of some of the most convincing cancer fakers out there. From Madison Russo’s botched medical props to Elizabeth Teckenbrock’s alleged search history...“Is it illeg…

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A Father’s Fraud 39:55

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Karl Karlsen is a hardworking man with what seems to be a terrible streak of bad luck, as his wife and son both die in accidents nearly 20 years apart; Karl has a secret: their suspicious deaths have been keeping his bank account full. (Original television broadcast: 07-12-2021) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cn…

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Dakota Spotlight: Meanwhile in Mankato 56:03

2M ago56:03

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On PRETEND, we tell stories about people who build false identities and hide the truth in plain sight. This week, we are featuring a case that fits right into that world. It is the newest season of Dakota Spotlight, titled “Meanwhile in Mankato.” In 1965, an 18-year-old gas station attendant named Ray Dahm was murdered during an overnight shift at …

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The Man Who Murdered His Entire Family For a Cam Girl: Grant Amato 31:43

2M ago31:43

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After Margaret, Chad and Cody Amato were brutally murdered inside their Florida home, suspicion fell on the surviving son, Grant Amato, and police began to unweave a web of deception...and a deadly obsession with a Bulgarian cam girl that led to a massacre. SOURCES: Worried co-workers led to slain family's discovery, 911 calls show Obsession, money…

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Fighting Transnational Organized Crime 16:54

2M ago16:54

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As part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime"—a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe—we're revisiting an archival episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast about why and how the Bureau investigates transnational organized crime. For a full trans…

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The Face of Fraud Fighting with President of the ACFE John Gill 47:30

2M ago47:30

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The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization providing anti-fraud training and education. With over 30 years in the anti-fraud trenches, John Gill, President of the ACFE, talks us through his unlikely start as a legal writer to becoming a key fraud-fighting leader. His journey proves there's no …

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2309: From Smallville to NXIVM: The Psychology Behind Allison Mack 43:23

2M ago43:23

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Smallville's Allison Mack is out of prison, and she's finally talking. What was NXIVM, and how did Allison Mack become a high-ranking member? NXIVM was a self-help organization that sold leadership training and personal development courses. Beneath the surface, it operated as a coercive group led by Keith Raniere, using control tactics like starvat…

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Bonus: The Psychology Behind Parasocial Relationships (Cracks in the Fandom) 28:05

2M ago28:05

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This bonus episode is a chance to step back and make sense of everything that just unfolded in Cracks in the Fandom. If you listened to the series, you saw how an Instagram unfollow spiraled into harassment, infighting, and full-on chaos inside the SVU fandom. This series was petty, confusing , and pretty revealing about how people form attachments…

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The Counterintuitive Power of Vulnerability in Fraud with Craig Stanland 53:11

2M ago53:11

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Fraudish, a favorite reformed fraudster is back! Craig Stanland returns to Fraudish to share his continued journey of reinvention. And let me tell you, this conversation goes places I never expected! Craig opens up about how stoicism became his unlikely lifeline after incarceration, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing life's tough moments (…

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Deadly Black Gold Riches 36:59

2M ago36:59

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In North Dakota, an arrogant businessman hires a sloppy hitman and his budding empire comes crashing down. (Original television broadcast: 7/17/2017) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about ou…

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The Hypnotist - Alien Abductions 39:56

2M ago39:56

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Alien abductions. Hundreds of people say it’s happened to them. They’re not looking for fame or attention. Some keep it a secret...haunted by memories they can’t explain. In Day 3 of PRETEND’s Halloween Marathon, we meet Dr. John Mack, a Pulitzer Prize–winning Harvard psychiatrist who risked his reputation to study these so-called abductees. Using …

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Body in the Basement: Brian Walshe Part II 31:42

2M ago31:42

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SOURCES: A timeline of major events in the Ana Walshe case Karen Read evidence to trickle into 4 other murder cases — including Brian Walshe - masslive.com Judge Cannone taken off Brian Walshe murder case. Walshe is accused of killing wife, Ana District of Massachusetts | Brian Walshe Sentenced for Scheme to Sell Counterfeit Warhol Paintings | Unit…

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The Haunted Tourist 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

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It’s Day 2 of my Halloween Marathon, and today we’re diving into The Haunted Tourist. I’m joined by Brandon Schexnayder, host of Southern Gothic and Fear Daily—two shows that live and breathe ghost stories. Together, we pull back the curtain on haunted tourism: the ghost tours, the myths, and the money that fuels them. From fake cemeteries built fo…

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The Real Vampires 43:00

2M ago43:00

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Hey, it’s Javier. Quick update: Meghan Walsh, the subject of my Cracks in the Fandom series, has filed copyright complaints on every major platform. As a result, Spotify and Patreon have temporarily taken down the series. My attorneys are already on it, and we expect everything to be restored soon. In the meantime, it’s Halloween weekend — so let’s…

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2304: Cracks in the Fandom part 4 56:21

2M ago56:21

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Important Update on “Cracks in the Fandom” Meghan Walsh, the subject of my latest series, filed a copyright infringement claim with all major podcast platforms. As a result, Patreon and Spotify have temporarily removed the episodes pending review. The good news? You can still listen to the entire series on Apple Podcasts. https://itunes.apple.com/u…

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Homeland Security Task Forces 10:25

2M ago10:25

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On this episode of our podcast, we’ll explain how and why Homeland Security Task Forces came to be. We’ll also define their unique tasking and explain why their work is vital to crushing violent crime and protecting the homeland from the threat of terrorism. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. This episode is par…

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Top tips for tax litigation with Jonathan Davey KC from Wilberforce Chambers 17:36

3M ago17:36

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In this episode, our host and Senior Associate at RPC, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Jonathan Davey KC, of Wilberforce Chambers, one of the UK’s leading barristers in commercial chancery work with a particular focus on tax, trusts and property. Jonathan shares his practical insights and top tips for navigating the complexities of tax litigation, dr…

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2303: Cracks in the Fandom part 3 44:53

3M ago44:53

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Cracks in the Fandom — Part 3 (Edited Copyright Cut) PRETEND: Stories about real people pretending to be someone they’re not Michelle Ivey has been painted as the villain. Meghan Walsh calls her a stalker, a criminal, a threat to her life. She’s warned not to contact her. But in this episode, I do just that. I talk to Michelle. And what I find is s…

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Lessons from a Professional Peacemaker with Doug Noll 58:38

3M ago58:38

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Litigator turned a peacemaker? Well Doug Noll is no usual lawyer, and you won't want to miss his Despite Kelly’s aversion to lawyers, she has invited Doug Noll on to discuss why he isn’t a typical lawyer anymore and how he got involved in the fraud world. Doug Noll is a former trial lawyer turned mediator who is known for his work in alternative di…

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Stolen Valor Scam 37:46

3M ago37:46

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Captain Darryl Wright has a Purple Heart and isn't afraid to show it. As a wounded warrior, Wright collects more than $700,000 in government benefits until an undercover investigation unravels his story. Wright's victims are veterans who feel that their sacrifices have been tarnished by his lies and their valor stolen. (Original television broadcas…

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Did Kouri Richins Poison Her Husband With a Moscow Mule? 35:07

3M ago35:07

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SOURCES: New owner of Kouri Richins’ Midway mansion will finish the home Eric Richins’ family, not Kouri, gets insurance money from Eric’s business, court says A Utah mom is charged in her husband's death. Did she poison him with a cocktail? - CBS News State v. Richins - Utah Case Law. https://www.courttv.com/news/kouri-richins-asks-for-bail-claims…

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Beyond Checkbox Compliance and Ethics Training with Evie Wentink 45:07

3M ago45:07

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Toxic leadership + unhappy employees = ethics disasters waiting to happen! Sound familiar? This week, I'm thrilled to chat with Evie Wentink from Ethical Edge Experts who's revolutionizing compliance programs by putting people first. She shares why those mind-numbing checkbox approaches fail and how integrating employee wellbeing into ethics actual…

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2302: Cracks in the Fandom part 2 41:55

3M ago41:55

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Meghan Walsh says she is being stalked by three people. One of them is Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay. Sounds impossible, right? But she’s not the only one saying it. In this episode, we meet Lauren. She claims to be the biological mother of Mariska’s adopted daughter. Her story begins with a supposed secret adoption, and spirals into accus…