How Witness Protection Works

Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the shadowy world of the federal witness protection program, exploring how it came to be in the 1970s and what really happens to people who agree to testify against dangerous criminals. They'll break down everything from the application process and relocation procedures to the strict rules witnesses must follow to stay alive, while drawing fascinating connections to movies like Goodfellas and My Blue Heaven that were both inspired by the same real-life mobster-turned-informant. You'll discover why following the program's rules is literally a matter of life and death, and learn some surprising details about how this secretive government operation actually works.