Inside the FBI: Hunting Child Predators, Sniper Gear, and Public Trust in Crisis | Ep. 261 | Pt. 2

Mike Drop

Mike Ritland

Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Documentary, Politics, News

4.9 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2025

⏱️ 102 minutes

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Summary

In this riveting second part of Episode 261 of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland—former Navy SEAL and K-9 expert—dives deep into the high-stakes world of FBI special operations with guest Jeremy Rebmann, a retired FBI sniper and author. Listeners will be gripped by Jeremy's firsthand accounts of intense missions, including a dramatic takedown in Oklahoma's Glass Mountains involving a fugitive bomber and a heroic police K-9, as well as hostage rescues and confrontations with child predators. The conversation also explores FBI sniper gear, training challenges, interrogation tactics, the agency's current morale struggles amid leadership changes, public trust issues, and advice for aspiring agents. Packed with raw operational insights, reflections on balancing national security with civil liberties, and candid discussions on FBI controversies like January 6th and morale under new directors, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the sacrifices and realities of elite law enforcement. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, military history buff, or curious about federal investigations, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the unsung heroes behind the badge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Okay, everyone, so look at the numbers from Q1, and you'll see that there's a sharp...
0:04.0	Alex? Oh, I think you're frozen.
0:06.8	And that's why it's crucial that we mean...
0:09.0	E, that sounded important.
0:11.0	Because if we don't act now...
0:13.0	We've lost him.
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0:24.7	And he's back.
0:26.3	So I hope that was all clear.
0:27.8	To verify I see E.cote.uk.uk slash claims.
0:29.9	All right, so I guess I love what you said about, you know, letting the facts, and I do agree in that, you know, giving pieces facts and I and I do agree in that you know giving pieces
0:40.0	here and there is ultimately an injustice it's just everybody you know we
0:44.0	live in such an you know Amazon Prime automatic society that wants to know
0:48.0	everything right at the second in that case you know I still wish that they would
0:53.4	at some point release it though.
0:55.6	It's like, you know, is the January 6th investigation not over?
0:59.7	Like is it still open?
1:01.3	Do you know?
1:02.3	I don't know.
1:03.3	And with the Epstein stuff, similarly, it's like, how long does it take, you know?
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