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Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen
To Catch A Predator
Child Exploitation
Roblox
True Crime
Perverted Justice
Online Predators
Predator Investigations
Online Grooming
Predators
Law Enforcement
True Blue
Human Trafficking
Child Pornography
Florida
Online Predation
Sting Operations
Sex Offender Registry
Sexual Assault
Polk County
Predators I've Caught

Have A Seat with Chris Hansen is here—an all-new platform from America’s most relentless crime fighter. Every week, Hansen takes you back inside the stings that shocked the nation on Predators I’ve Caught—with never-before-heard details and new revelations. Then, pull up a chair for Have A Seat with Chris Hansen, his weekly in-depth interview series where the biggest names in law enforcement, just... more

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He knew she was 15. He came anyway. Titus Miles thought he was careful. The 34-year-old Baton Rouge mechanic circled his target slowly - no talk of school, no small talk, just a man "sniffing around" a girl he believed was 15. He hesitated. He secon... more

On this special episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Hansen sits down for an in-depth conversation with politician and attorney, Willie Brown Jr. As the first African American to hold the office of mayor of San Francisco, Brown has solidified h... more

A respected Department of Defense contractor. A security clearance. A wife and children. And a secret life that finally caught up with him. This week, Chris confronts Ivan Walters, a 43-year-old government employee who drove to meet someone he belie... more

Two of the greatest forces in protecting children come together for this episode of Have a Seat; Chris Hansen and Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Callahan Walsh talk all things child safety. From ... more

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Recent Guests

Willie Brown
Former mayor of San Francisco; longtime California politician
Various California political offices; former Speaker of the California Assembly
Episode: Willie Brown: New York Is Proof Socialism Doesn't Work | Have A Seat
Ivan Walters
First predator highlighted in Harford County Sting
Department of Defense contractor
Episode: The Double Life of Ivan Walters
Callahan Walsh
Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Episode: Callahan Walsh: The New Threats Facing Children Online | Have A Seat
Michael Schlep
Survivor and safety advocate, featured on True Blue documentary Dangerous Games
True Blue / Survivors' advocate
Episode: Schlep Joins Chris Hansen to Expose the Dangers of Roblox | Have A Seat
Liz Murrill
Attorney General of Louisiana
Louisiana Attorney General's Office
Episode: Schlep Joins Chris Hansen to Expose the Dangers of Roblox | Have A Seat
Marty Gould
Attorney representing survivors of exploitation on Roblox
Law firm (Chicago)
Episode: Schlep Joins Chris Hansen to Expose the Dangers of Roblox | Have A Seat
John Coughlin
62-year-old accused predator; brought two Happy Meals to sting house
Episode: Two Happy Meals and a Jar of Weed: The 62-Year-Old Who Knew Better
Grady Judd
Sheriff of Polk County, Florida
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Sheriff Grady Judd on the Shocking Walmart Arrest Involving a Local Santa | Have A Seat
Mansoor Ahmed
Physician (nephrologist) involved in the sting
Unknown medical practice / Louisiana sting
Episode: The Doctor Will See You Now

Host

Chris Hansen
Host of Have A Seat with Chris Hansen, and associated Predator Podcast network

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Every bonus podcast

    Is there some way i can opt out of all this extra nonsense that i never subscribed to or asked for? I don’t care about any of it and don’t care to mark it as played everytime it pops up

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    Clint Byers
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very disappointed

    Way too MAGA. Sad, I was a longtime fan

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    idontknowY
    United States2 months ago
  • Too many freaking ads

    Too many freaking ads. Ridiculous.

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    1
    Jamestown2017
    United States4 months ago
  • ICE saves kids!!!

    People not understanding why Chris supports ICE shows their ignorance. Chris supports ICE because ICE SAVES HUNDREDS OF KIDS ANNUALLY FROM CHILD S*X TRAFFICKING. If you can’t acknowledge that as a necessary good then you need to be removed from society.

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    FatherGod6
    United States4 months ago
  • Gulf coast Stapletons

    I learned nothing new. Tons of commercials for a 40 minute show.

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    Ashward2004
    United States5 months ago

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Many praise the show for hard-hitting questions and accountability-focused coverage, though some view coverage as politically charged.

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Canada/True Crime
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#138
United Kingdom/True Crime
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Australia/True Crime
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#26
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#138
Austria/True Crime

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Callahan Walsh: The New Threats Facing Children Online | Have A Seat
Q: What makes a platform like Roblox particularly dangerous, and can fixes be purely software-based or do we need parental involvement too?
A holistic approach is required that includes platform safety protocols, parental understanding and control, and direct engagement with families to empower kids; software fixes alone aren't sufficient without informed, proactive parenting and education.
Callahan Walsh: The New Threats Facing Children Online | Have A Seat
Q: And what more should these platforms be doing to protect children online?
There needs to be stronger reporting, transparency, and proactive safety protocols on platforms, including more aggressive enforcement, better age-verification, and a commitment to sharing information with law enforcement to halt predatory activity.
Schlep Joins Chris Hansen to Expose the Dangers of Roblox | Have A Seat
Q: What does a successful action against Roblox look like for the attorney general and advocates?
Injunctive relief to force substantial safety changes, accountability for harms, and ongoing enforcement against the platform, not just settlements, along with strong measures to protect children and public reporting.
Two Happy Meals and a Jar of Weed: The 62-Year-Old Who Knew Better
Q: What was going through your mind when you decided to come to the sting location?
The subject expressed fear and shyness, admitting he was scared and unsure, but ultimately acknowledged being embarrassed and wanting to meet the child.
“Two Googly Eyes”
Q: I've always thought the entrances were interesting when suspects are brought in. Have you ever changed your greeting to adapt to the situation?
Yes, I adjust my approach based on the situation; I sometimes use more colorful, engaging openings to help the suspect open up, while keeping it appropriate to the setting.

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This show blends high-stakes true-crime investigations with in-depth interviews featuring law enforcement, legal advocates, survivors, and other stakeholders. Episodes frequently center on online predation, sting operations, accountability for powerful institutions, and the broader interplay between justice, media coverage, and policy. A notable strength is the willingness to confront uncomfortable topics head-on, combine firsthand accounts with legal analysis, and weave sponsor messages into a crime-focused narrative. The format often alternates between lively interrogation of suspects or case subjects and long-form conversations with experts and advocates, making it a compelling listen for listeners who crave thorough, mission-driven stor... more

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