Magic and illusion have captivated people for centuries. From Houdini to Penn and Teller, audiences around the world have been entertained by tricks and impossible feats. This week, we are joined by special guest, Shawn Preston, a renowned magician known for his close-up magic tricks and mentalism. Shawn discusses how he got into magic, the tight-knit world of magicians, and how being a magician can be a successful career. Who are the magicians and illusionists that have inspired Shawn and what are some of his favorite tricks?

Becoming an FBI agent is the dream job for many young law enforcement officers. For Marine Corps. veteran Jeff Royer, that dream became a reality. After joining the Bureau, Jeff was assigned to the White-Collar Crime Division investigating securities fraud cases. It was here that he was introduced to Amr Ibrahim ‘Tony’ Elgindy. Elgindy became an informant for Agent Royer helping him identify dozens of companies and criminals who were scamming people out of investments and millions of dollars. 

On the afternoon of September 11, 2001, Elgindy contacted Agent Royer and asked if he had seen the massive stock market short sales at the close of the markets on September 10, 2001. Ironically, these massive short sales involved two specific industries; commercial airlines and New York City real estate. After looking into it, Royer and Elgindy determined that the only way these short sales would have occurred is if someone had prior knowledge of the attacks, and if they found out whose accounts these were they may uncover who financed the 9/11 attacks. 

They thought they were heroes, but little did they know that the government was about to turn the tables on them. Instead of heroes, the FBI and the federal government now considered them conspirators in the attacks. After lengthy trials, the two were ultimately convicted and sentenced to federal prison. But were they truly criminals, or had they stumbled upon something the government did not want known, the financiers of 9/11. Listen in to former FBI Agent Jeff Royer’s story and decide for yourself.

Tia and Jari Boehmer decided it was time to get into shape physically after listening to our episode, 'Faithfully Fit' with Micah and Diana LaCerte. They decided to join the HitchFit program together. But little did they know, they wouldn't just lose weight, but HitchFit would change their lives for the better. 

If you are ready to transform yourself, contact the #1 online fitness program HitchFit. Be sure to use promo code Truth50 to receive $50 off your enrollment!

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This is the powerful story of Efrain. He grew up in Oxnard, CA and by the age of 14 was involved with one of the most powerful and notorious gangs in California. Unfortunately, drugs also became a part of his life and he soon found himself serving 8 years in prison for 1st Degree Burglary. It was in prison though that he found his true purpose and God. Vowing to not fall into the stereotypical statistics of most former prisoners, he pursued his purpose and faith and has completely changed his life. Here is his story.

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Josh Blue skyrocketed to the top after winning NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ in 2006. Since then he has appeared on ‘The Tonight Show’ and toured with some of comedies biggest names including Ron White. Josh recently stopped by the Truth Talks studio and sat down with Dr. Mitch for a funny and candid interview about his life and career and how the pandemic has affected comedy and why he loves playing his hometown club, Comedy Works Denver.

Every mountain climber’s worst fear is falling off a mountain. In July 2015, experienced climbers Jennifer Staufer and her climbing partner Adam Vonnahme set out to summit one of Colorado’s renowned and more difficult 14’ers, Crestone Peak. Shortly after reaching the summit, Adam watched in horror as Jennifer slipped on the frozen snow and slid down a deep gully to certain death. Listen as they tell their incredible story of survival and the additional climber that joined them for the first time that fateful day. 

We would also like to thank the brave men and women of the following organizations who risk their lives to rescue those in need in Colorado’s High Country, and without them this story most likely would’ve had a much more tragic ending.

Custer County Search and Rescue
Saguache County Search and Rescue
Western Mountain Rescue Team
Colorado National Guard HAATS

Everyday, people of all ages find themselves unknowingly forced into human trafficking. This is done through coercion, force and even violence. Human trafficking has many faces, from the horrific one of people being held slaves in un-imaginable conditions to the high-end sex industry in Las Vegas. The one thing they have in common though is that these people are all being used as slaves for profit. This week, we get an exclusive, and first-hand account from ‘Ashley’ who found herself as a sex trafficking victim in Las Vegas. We sincerely hope that this episode can save the life of just one person from this horrific and unthinkable organized crime operation.

If you would like more information on how to spot Human Trafficking, please visit one of these resources:
A21
The Children's Rescue

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that affects less than 1 in 3,500 males born worldwide each year. 90% of boys with DMD will be in a wheelchair by the age of 15, and few will live beyond their 20’s. The Romito family first found out about DMD when their son Dominic was diagnosed at age 4. Little did they know that this would not be their only experience with DMD though. They had two more sons, Collin and Kaleb after Dominic. With worldwide odds being 1 in 3,500 certainly their next two boys would be fine right? Tune in as Richard Romito tells the inspirational and emotional story of how their family changed the day they discovered that three of their four boys had this rare disorder, and how faith has led them to a path of acceptance, compassion, and advocacy for other families.
Check out all that the Romito Foundation is doing to help families with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Each week, Dr. Mitch Harlan and Producer Chad recap the comments from the previous weeks episode. This week we discuss the Chris Watts story as told by the Lindstrom family. This episode definitely sparked some comments, both critical and praise. 

In this exclusive Truth Talks interview, Dr. Mitch Harlan talks to the last people we believe saw Bella and Celeste Watts alive just hours before they were murdered by their father, Christopher Watts on August 13, 2018. In the early evening hours of August 12, 2018, Chris had brought the girls to their friends, the Lindstrom family, for a birthday party. And, just the night before, the Lindstrom's teenage daughter had babysat the girls as Chris spent the evening with his mistress. They describe in chilling detail, how they have the last pictures taken of them together, and the monster that was hiding in the eyes of Chris Watts.