In the 1980s, during the height of the Cold War, the FBI undertook one of its most audacious operations: Operation Monopoly. Agents secretly dug a tunnel beneath the Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C., to install surveillance equipment and monitor classified communications.

In this episode of Stories from the Vault, we explore the full story as revealed by FBI Vault documents—planning, construction, and the risks involved in this daring espionage mission. This is a tale of secrecy, innovation, and Cold War paranoia.

🧾 Real FBI Vault Artifacts

•Internal memos detailing tunnel logistics

•Engineering blueprints and surveillance plans

•Reports on operational challenges and risk assessments

Explore the full Vault files here: vault.fbi.gov

⚠️ Content Warning: Contains references to espionage, covert operations, and government surveillance.

In this podcast-exclusive deep dive, we dismantle one of the most haunting cold cases in American history: The Springfield Three. Three women vanished in 1992 without a trace—but the more you examine the investigation, the more the cracks begin to show.

From a “disturbing call” mysteriously erased, to ground-penetrating radar detecting three anomalies under a hospital parking garage—anomalies authorities refuse to excavate—this case isn’t just unsolved. It may have been deliberately buried.

Why did investigators trust a convicted kidnapper enough to order a GPR scan, only to turn their backs when the results showed possible graves? Why erase key evidence before law enforcement ever secured it? And most importantly—why has no one demanded answers?

This episode doesn’t just recount the facts. It challenges the silence.

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The FBI Vault contains over 1,000 pages referencing Donald Trump—covering his business dealings, social connections, and the events surrounding January 6th.

In this episode of Stories from the Vault, we explore what federal investigators documented, from early real estate scrutiny to Trump’s connections with Jeffrey Epstein, and the FBI’s monitoring during his presidential campaign and the Capitol breach.

These are the official records, preserved in the Vault, showing what the Bureau observed without speculation or opinion.

🧾 Key FBI Vault Artifacts:

•Early investigation memos and correspondence

•References to Trump within Epstein-related investigations

•Internal reports leading up to and following January 6th

Explore the full Vault files here: vault.fbi.gov

⚠️ Content Warning: Contains references to criminal activity, sexual abuse, conspiracy, political insurrection, and ongoing investigations. Viewer discretion is advised.

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“Dear Florida Revenue” is a five-minute open letter to everyone’s favorite Florida agency—produced with more effort, editing, and love than they’ve ever put into handling my case. It’s sarcasm, it’s petty, it’s painfully true, and yes… it’s professionally mastered like a Grammy submission.

Sit back, relax to some acoustic background music, and enjoy me roasting Florida Revenue with the same energy they’ve used to ruin my paperwork—except this time, I actually did my job right.

May 4, 1970. National Guardsmen opened fire on unarmed students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University. Four students were killed, nine were wounded, and a nation was shaken.In this episode of Stories from the Vault, we examine FBI Vault documents, eyewitness accounts, and internal investigations to uncover what led to this tragic day. From escalating tensions on campus to the immediate aftermath, we reconstruct the events that turned a peaceful protest into a national tragedy.🧾 Real FBI Vault Artifacts • Surveillance reports and photographs • Witness statements and autopsy files • Internal FBI and government communications⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of gunfire, death, and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.Grab 15% off your first order with code VAULT at pettymerch.xyz

On April 19, 1993, a 51-day standoff between the FBI, ATF, and the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas, ended in tragedy. Seventy-six people, including women and children, died in a fire that consumed the compound.In this episode of Stories from the Vault, we dive deep into the FBI Vault files, uncovering the planning, negotiation, and final assault that defined one of the most controversial operations in modern U.S. history. From David Koresh’s rise to the shocking fire, we explore every detail and reveal how Waco became a symbol of faith, extremism, and government overreach.🧾 Real FBI Vault Artifacts • Internal memos and negotiation logs • Surveillance photos and tactical plans • FBI reports on the aftermathFind them all at vault.fbi.gov/waco⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, death, and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised

August 21st is my 35th birthday — but it’s also Florida’s first official Fentanyl Awareness Day. This episode is personal. Fentanyl overdose is what took Mary, the person who inspired so much of what I do. Today, I’m not celebrating me — I’m fighting for her, and for the thousands of lives lost every year.In this special episode of Uncovered Investigates, we talk about: • The devastating impact of fentanyl on families and communities • Why carrying Narcan is so important — and how you can get it free in Florida • Breaking the stigma around addiction and overdose • Resources for people struggling, their families, and anyone affected by this epidemic • A tribute to those we’ve lost, and a thank you to those still fightingFentanyl doesn’t care who you are. It doesn’t care about age, race, or status. But we can fight back — with awareness, with compassion, and with action.Florida Resources:•Free Narcan Kits: https://isavefl.com (No questions asked — ships anywhere in Florida)•Florida Department of Health – Overdose Prevention Program: Call 850-245-4444•Live Free! Opioid Recovery Programs: https://www.livefreecoalition.orgNational Resources:•SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357 (Free & Confidential, 24/7)•988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988•Never Use Alone Hotline: Call 1-800-484-3731 (Someone stays on the line with you — 24/7)#FentanylAwarenessDay #NarcanSavesLives #UncoveredInvestigates

The UK recently banned certain adult content—but the person caught in the middle is 26-year-old performer Tia Billinger. Fully legal and compliant, Tia’s career is now being impacted by this new regulation.In this episode of Brutally Human, we break down the hypocrisy, the real-life consequences for performers, and why this ban says more about politics than safety. Child pageants, teen-focused shows, and social media predators? Still untouched. Welcome to moral theater, UK style.#TiaBillinger #UKBan #BrutallyHuman #FreedomOfExpression #Satire #MediaHypocrisy #AdultIndustry #PerformersRights

On June 17, 1972, a strip of duct tape on a door latch triggered one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. From a quiet break-in at the Democratic National Committee’s Watergate office to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, this is the full story—told through original FBI Vault documents, photos, and reports.In this episode of Stories from the Vault, we uncover: • Who the Watergate burglars really were • How the cover-up unraveled • The role of “Deep Throat” and The Washington Post • What the infamous Nixon tapes revealed • The lasting impact on American politics🔍 FBI Vault Source: https://vault.fbi.gov/watergate🎥 Sponsored by Invideo AI – New users get 50 extra video minutes in their first month with any paid plan. Sign up here: https://invideo.io/i/onelovestudios📌 Subscribe for more deep dives into real FBI case files.#Watergate #FBI #StoriesFromTheVault #TrueCrime #AmericanHistory #PoliticalScandal #RichardNixon #Documentary

This episode of Brutally Human: Uncovered is brought to you by Cope Notes.Use UNCOVERED at checkout for 10% off any subscription.They don’t wear capes.They don’t get headlines.But they sit in the dark—day after day—staring evil in the face.This is the haunting reality of the men and women behind ICAC—the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. In this episode of Badge or Burden, we expose the psychological weight carried by those who work tirelessly to take down child predators—investigators, digital forensic analysts, federal agents, and police officers tasked with confronting humanity’s darkest corners.How do they separate work from home? How do they stay sane while treating perpetrators with dignity—even after seeing the unseeable?Inspired by Mindhunter and Dear Child, this episode sheds light on the people who carry out the impossible… so the rest of us can stay blind to it.🔍 Referenced in this episode: • National ICAC Task Force Program • National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) • PoliceScorecard.org⸻This episode is dedicated to the men and women who do the work no one sees—to protect the children we do.#BrutallyHuman #ICAC #ChildPredators #DigitalForensics #Mindhunter #DearChild #PoliceInvestigations #BadgeOrBurden #NCMEC #PoliceScorecard