We’re welcoming back a very special guest, Michael A. Ratta, FBI Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Criminal Division at the FBI’s New York Field Office!

With more than 20 years in law enforcement, Michael has worked on everything from undercover narcotics investigations and organized crime to public corruption, fraud, gangs, and crimes against children. Since joining the FBI in 2010, he’s taken on a wide range of investigative and leadership roles, including serving as an FBI liaison to the CIA.

So, what does it take to keep New York’s communities safe? Michael joined me to talk about the challenges facing law enforcement today, the power of public partnerships, and the experiences that have shaped his career in public service.

You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation with someone who has seen firsthand what it takes to protect our communities!

Craig A. Marech, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service's Newark Field Office, joins us to discuss his work leading complex investigations into financial fraud, cybercrime, identity theft, and international criminal organizations. Marech oversees investigations and protective operations throughout New Jersey, including efforts to dismantle sophisticated fraud and money-laundering networks. Hear firsthand insights into the fight against organized crime, emerging financial threats, and the challenges of bringing international criminal networks to justice.

This week on the show I continue my interview with Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and former undercover agent Dominick Polifrone, who went deep undercover to help bring notorious mob hitman and serial killer Richard “The Iceman” Kuklinski to justice.

A true story of undercover work, danger, and one of New Jersey’s most notorious killers.

This week on the show I’m joined by Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and former undercover agent Dominick Polifrone, who went deep undercover to help bring notorious mob hitman and serial killer Richard “The Iceman” Kuklinski to justice.

A fascinating true story of undercover work, danger, and one of New Jersey’s most notorious killers.

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I’m excited to welcome Stefanie Roddy, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Newark Field Office. Since joining the FBI in 2005, she’s built a distinguished career in counterterrorism and international investigations around the world.

We discussed her path to Newark, her vision for 2026, and the division’s strong partnerships with local law enforcement and the FBI National Academy Associates, New Jersey Chapter.

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This week’s guest is Fairleigh Dickinson University Provost Ben Rifkin! A Bergen County native, he shared his journey from discovering his passion for languages to spending 15+ years on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and what ultimately brought him back home to New Jersey. He talked about the professor who encouraged him early on and how he now strives to offer that same support to students. Rifkin is the author of several books, dozens of scholarly articles, and co-author of well-known Russian-language textbooks. His current work centers on compassion and global citizenship in the liberal arts. It’s an inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

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