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Confronting the reality many refuse to see. The Secret World of Human Trafficking is a podcast dedicated to exposing the global crisis of human trafficking through informed discussion, expert insight, and real-world awareness. Hosted by David J. Story, the show examines trafficking operations across the world, breaking down how they function, how victims are targeted, and what systems enable exploitation to continue. Each episode moves beyond headlines to explore the deeper structures that sustain trafficking networks. The podcast features conversations with: * Law enforcement professionals * Experts working directly with survivors * Leaders from government and private anti-trafficking organizations * Specialists focused on prevention and intervention Through these discussions, the goal is not only awareness, but education. It helps in equipping listeners with knowledge about how trafficking operates and what is being done to combat it. While David also discusses the Omega book series, the focus of the podcast remains on real-world trafficking and the people working tirelessly to dismantle these criminal networks. ────────── ❖ ──────────The views expressed in these episodes are those of the individual host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position of David J. Story or The Secret World of Human Trafficking. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the validity of all statements made by our guest(s). This program is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional legal, medical, or psychological advice. For more information, please visit our full disclaimer at DavidJStory.com/Disclaimer.

Recent Episodes

Boy Scout Abuse & Grooming: Ken Tipton’s Lost Valley Survival Story

Let Me Know Your Thoughts and Question. In this powerful episode of The Secret World of Human Trafficking, host David J. Story speaks with author, filmmaker, and survivor Ken Tipton about experiences he says began when he was a young Boy Scout in the 1960s. Ken shares his personal account of being sexually abused, groomed, and eventually exploited within what he describes as an organized network involving adults connected to Scouting. He explains how his search for a father figure and accepta...

51 MIN

Human Auctions: Inside the Network - How Human Trafficking Organizations Operate Ep:4

Let Me Know Your Thoughts and Question. Human trafficking is often pictured as a crime involving one trafficker and one victim, but many trafficking operations are far more organized. In this episode of The Secret World of Human Trafficking, host David J. Story examines how trafficking networks operate and the different roles people may play within them. Recruiters, transporters, enforcers, money managers, document specialists, technology experts, and leaders can all contribute to an organize...

20 MIN

In this deeply personal episode of The Secret World of Human Trafficking, host David J. Story speaks with River, executive director of Project Angel, about her extraordinary account of surviving decades of human trafficking and how that experience ultimat

Let Me Know Your Thoughts and Question. In this deeply personal episode of The Secret World of Human Trafficking, host David J. Story speaks with River, executive director of Project Angel, about her extraordinary account of surviving decades of human trafficking and how that experience ultimately led her to help other survivors. River says she was born into a trafficking family in the United States and raised from infancy for the purpose of exploitation. She recounts being isolated, conditio...

51 MIN

Hiding in Plain Sight: Police Chief Brent McFarlane on Online Grooming, Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking

Let Me Know Your Thoughts and Question. In this powerful episode of The Secret World of Human Trafficking, host David J. Story sits down with Brent McFarlane, Chief of Police of the Othello Police Department, a veteran law-enforcement officer with approximately 20 years of experience. Before becoming chief, McFarlane served as a major-crimes detective sergeant and worked with an FBI human trafficking and child-exploitation task force, investigating Internet Crimes Against Children, sexu...

56 MIN

Human Auctions: The Digital Hunting Ground — How Technology Is Changing Human Trafficking Ep:3

Let Me Know Your Thoughts and Question. Technology has transformed nearly every part of modern life—and human traffickers are adapting right along with it. In this episode of The Secret World of Human Trafficking, host David J. Story examines how smartphones, social media, online gaming, private messaging, fake employment opportunities, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools can be exploited by traffickers to identify, groom, manipulate, recruit, and cont...

18 MIN