Exploring the Intricacies of Undercover Operations
This week Nina and her producer Adam discuss the unique challenges faced by undercover operatives. Nina explains how quick thinking, attention to seemingly inconsequential details, and a compelling backstory can spell the difference between a successful mission and a catastrophic failure. Later, sh…
The Impact of Gun Laws and the Need For Change
This week Nina explores the impact of gun laws in the US vs the UK with her producer Adam. They delve into the complexities of American gun laws, the influence of lobbyists and the NRA, and the risks posed by untrained firearm owners. They also discuss Nina's first hand experience with mass shooti…
The Media's Influence on Criminal Justice | Part 2
This week Nina continues the conversation about the ever-changing roles between the media and law enforcement with Joel Waldman, award-winning former network news correspondent. They discuss Joel’s experiences and insights and provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and ethical dil…
The Media's Influence on Criminal Justice | Part 1
This week Nina is joined by Joel Waldman, Emmy Award-winning former network news correspondent and host of Surviving the Survivor podcast. Joel shares his experience as the first producer hired at MSNBC and how that eventually led to him becoming a reporter. They discuss how social media has democ…
Turning Tears into Laughter Amidst Adversity
This week Nina is joined by Raj Sharma, comedian and true crime superfan. They explore the many scenarios where humor is used as a defense mechanism to stay well in the face of adversity. Raj explains how he began using humor at a young age when disarming bullies, making friends, and navigating the…
Tales of a British Bobby: Trials and Triumphs in Policing
Nina talks to her producer Adam about her recent trip back to her hometown of Melton Mobray in Leicestershire, England. She recounts her experience of being held hostage while on duty and how she managed to keep the perpetrator calm while waiting for backup to arrive. They also discuss the gang-lik…
A Detective's Journey Through Grief, Trauma and Parenthood
Nina shares some of her experiences working as a detective back in the UK, with her producer Adam. They discuss making death notifications to family’s of victims and the important yet often overlooked, role of victim liaison officers in providing support to grieving families and gathering essential…
Exposing Police Corruption: A Former Criminal's Perspective
This week Nina is joined by Chris, a former career criminal. They discuss their personal issues with the state of law enforcement and why the public agrees there is a need for change. Chris shares a personal story of how police falsified evidence to frame someone for a crime he committed. Later the…
The Art of Deception: Unraveling a Career Con Man's Investment Scam
On this week's episode Nina explores the shocking story of Nigel, an English businessman who fell victim to a large-scale con orchestrated by Don Nissanka, a career criminal masquerading as a legitimate entrepreneur. Listen in as Nigel shares how he was groomed by Nissanka to put up money as collat…
My Relationship With an International Con Man | Part 3
In the final chapter of Nina's conversation with Linn Vante Broughton, they discuss the time that Linn and Ole Christian spent together as he prepared to turn himself in. From their days spent barbecuing and watching movies, to the heart-pounding chaos of carrying guns and being followed, Linn expl…