Cold Red Podcast

Summary In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Jim Fitz Fitzgerald interview Dan Sullivan, a retired Secret Service agent, about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They discuss Dan's background in the Marine Corps and his rise through the ranks of the Secret Service. They also delve into the process of protecting presidential candidates and the potenti...

Summary Martin Patience, a foreign correspondent for BBC, shares his experiences and insights on reporting from conflict zones such as Jerusalem, Gaza, Syria, and Iran. He discusses his journey into journalism, the challenges and risks of reporting in dangerous environments, and the importance of understanding different perspectives in conflict situations. Martin also highlights the role of luck a...

In this episode of Cold Red, Ray  and Fitz interview Kris Illingsworth, a retired police officer from New South Wales, Australia. She shares her background and journey into law enforcement, including her time at the police academy and her experience as a patrol officer. She also discusses her involvement in a serial murder investigation and her interest in behavioral analysis and profiling. The co...

Chris McMullen, a former police officer, shares his experiences in law enforcement, including his time with the Philadelphia Police Department and the Bucks County Sheriff's Department. He discusses his transition from a small beach town to a large city, the challenges of going through police academies, and the differences between working in a big city department and a smaller department. Chris al...

Doug Fifer, a retired Alaskan police officer, shares his experiences growing up in Alaska and his career in law enforcement. He discusses his decision to join the police force after a positive interaction with a Maryland state trooper as a child. Doug talks about his time as a patrol officer and his passion for hostage negotiation. He shares a unique case involving a serial killer and his efforts...

In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Jim Fitz Fitzgerald interview Dan Sullivan, a retired Secret Service agent, about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They discuss Dan's background in the Marine Corps and his rise through the ranks of the Secret Service. They also delve into the process of protecting presidential candidates and the mistakes that m...

in this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Francie Hakes, a former federal prosecutor aIn this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Francie Hakes, a former federal prosecutor and child protection consultant. They discuss her recent speaking engagement at the Young Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio and her breakout session on fighting child exploitation. They also t...

In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz discuss their thoughts on how the FBI is portrayed in movies and television shows. They mention that some shows depict FBI agents as superheroes who never make mistakes, while others portray them as complete assholes. They also discuss the importance of accuracy in portraying FBI protocols and policies. Additionally, they share personal stories from t...

Ray and Fitz welcome the host of the Mind Over Murder podcast. The ”Mind Over Murder” podcast focuses on true crime, with a particular emphasis on advocacy for victims. The show is known for its detailed exploration of the Colonial Parkway Murders, a series of unsolved homicides that occurred in Virginia between 1986 and 1989, which claimed the lives of eight young people. Co-host Bill Thomas has...

Ray and Fitz welcome the host of the Mind Over Murder podcast. The ”Mind Over Murder” podcast focuses on true crime, with a particular emphasis on advocacy for victims. The show is known for its detailed exploration of the Colonial Parkway Murders, a series of unsolved homicides that occurred in Virginia between 1986 and 1989, which claimed the lives of eight young people. Co-host Bill Thomas has...