Part 1: Dana Ridenour - From small town KY girl to long-term deep cover FBI agent
Episode 156, Aug 05, 04:01 AM
FBI agent Dana Ridenour loved working undercover, and she infiltrated drug dealers, sex traffickers, and domestic terror groups. But was the toll it took on her worth it?
Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover. Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved. Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Dana emphasizes the importance of support systems and self-care for law enforcement officers. She also talks about her transition to writing and the inspiration behind her books.