The Truth About Witness Protection, Dark Conspiracies & More (Writer Brad Meltzer)

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

IRONCLAD

Society & Culture

4.9 • 648 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Brad Meltzer is an author, TV personality, and comic book writer. He is known for his deep research into global issues and intelligence, and has even been part of a work group with the CIA, the FBI, and Department of Homeland Security officials to brainstorm new ways that terrorists might strike the U.S. In addition to creating shows for the History channel, Brad has written for the Batman/Superman, Green Lantern, Justice League and other hit comic book series. His non-fiction books include “The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington,” “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy—and Why It Failed” biographies of Albert Einstein, Jackie Robinson and many others His latest novel, THE VIPER is out now Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters (01:14) How Conspiracy Theories Are Formed (07:26) Theories About the Death of Charlie Kirk (12:43) The Next Civil War? (19:46) Do Aliens Exists? (21:30) The Truth About the Witness Protection Program (34:19) Secret Tunnels Under the White House (38:58) George Washington’s Oath of Service (41:20) What Happens at Dover Air Force Base (49:16) Perspectives on PTSD (52:49) Treating People with Respects and Gratitude Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/CHANGEAGENTS and use code CHANGEAGENTS for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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