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Chameleon: The Michigan Plot

Sony Music Entertainment / Campside Media
Gretchen Whitmer
FBI
Michigan
Wolverine Watchmen
Covid-19
Adam Fox
U.S. Constitution
True Crime
Dan Chappell
Domestic Terrorism
Campside Media
Militia Summit
Society & Culture
Documentary
Crime Scene
January 6th Capitol Attack
Political Extremism
Entrapment
Barry Croft
Daniel Harris

In the fall of 2020, 14 men were arrested across three states in a series of FBI raids that shocked the nation. The government alleged that these men conspired to kidnap, and possibly even kill, the sitting governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer. But is that really what happened? We’ll explore that notorious plot to kidnap governor Whitmer from its inception by taking listeners on an unprecedented... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Harris
A former member of the Wolverine Watchmen who testified during the trial.
Wolverine Watchmen
Episode: 7. Words Are Words
Amanda Keller
Involved with Adam Fox and knowledgeable about militia activities
Episode: 1. The Man in the Vac-Shack Basement

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Ken Bensinger
Host of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot; appears across seasons
Jessica Garrison
Host of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot; appears across seasons

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • So funny

    I have NEVER laughed as much throughout an entire story as this one! Brilliantly hilarious. Good job ;)

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    white witch brewing
    United Statesa month ago
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    Why am I receiving adds when I’m a Binge subscriber?!

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    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Job!

    Wonderfully done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmic Blueberries
    United States2 months ago
  • Slow

    Everyone on this podcast sounds like they recently survived a clubbing to the head. Not sure what the point was to this one.

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    1
    Tommy #4
    United States2 months ago
  • White Supremacy on Display

    Wow. in the end, I really couldn’t finish this one. I think it’s unquestionably true that the FBI overstepped and overcharged in this whole ridiculous situation. But if this podcast itself used the words racism or misogyny, I sure missed it. Because this story is about a group of white male supremacists, and when they say they want to take back America, that’s what they mean. Return to the days of total, unchecked, white male supremacy. It is racist, and it is sexist, and it is homophobic. It is... more

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7. Words Are Words
Q: Were you in any way convinced by Dan Chappell to join this conspiracy?
I was not, no.
7. Words Are Words
Q: What did the FBI know about the planning of the January 6th attack?
They were trying to understand how embedded the FBI was in militant groups related to the plot.

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A gripping deep-dive into a high-profile domestic terrorism case, exploring how an FBI informant infiltrated a militia tied to plots against the Michigan governor. Episodes hinge on wire recordings, insider perspectives, and expert commentary to unpack whether the alleged kidnapping conspiracy was a real threat or a government-driven narrative. The show emphasizes investigative rigor, multipart storytelling, and a willingness to challenge official accounts, inviting listeners to weigh evidence, ethics, and the consequences of sensational headlines.

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