Analyst Talk - Dr. Charles Russo - FBI, Fraud, and the So What

Episode: 00279 Released on August 11, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Dr. Charles Russo reflects on a three-decade career in intelligence, from his military service and work with NCIS to more than a decade as an FBI intelligence analyst. Charles reflects on high-stakes moments like supporting the Oklahoma City bombing investigation, tackling large-scale Russian auto insurance fraud rings, and navigating the challenges of complex financial crimes. He also dives into his passion for educating the next generation of analysts, the importance of critical thinking, and why public speaking skills are essential for the profession. From Hollywood myths about NCIS to the realities of multi-agency collaboration, Charles offers insight, lessons learned, and a candid look at the evolving world of law enforcement analysis. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking!
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https://www.drcharlesrusso.com/
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https://drcharlesmrusso.substack.com/
https://www.capella.edu/
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https://ace.edu/
https://thrivedx.com/
https://www.stjohns.edu/
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00:00:17 – Introducing Charles
00:06:09 – Oklahoma City Bombing
00:16:26 – FBI
00:29:58 – Break:  Todd & Eicher
00:31:34 – ABS: Russian Auto Fraud
00:49:31 – Training
01:06:34 – Gen Z Stare
01:15:50 – Public Speaking
01:28:40 – Words to the World