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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
Child Pornography
Human Trafficking
Florida
Online Predation
Sex Offender Registry
Sexual Assault
Sting Operations
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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There is a frightening new form of human trafficking taking place in nightclubs across North America targeting young women. For this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by victim-turned-advocate Jayden Posen for a startling and eye-opening... more

Michael Rhodes did seventeen years in the Louisiana prison system for

dealing meth. Hard labor, hard time, the kind that's supposed to take. A year out and working a forklift, he spent two days sending explicit messages to someone who told him she wa... more

On this special episode of Have a Seat, Chris talks with Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas man who fatally shot the man that sexually assaulted his daughter in which he was charged with 2nd degree murder. In his first podcast interview, Spencer recounts the... more

He ran presidential motorcades. He escorted foreign heads of state through the streets of Washington. And for a month and a day, Lieutenant Matthew Mahl of the D.C. Metropolitan Police — 47 years old, 23 years on the job — groomed a boy he believed w... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Spencer
A survivor, father, and candidate for sheriff
Independent local resident / candidate for sheriff in Lono County
Episode: He Was Charged With Murder After Confronting His Daughter’s Abuser | Aaron Spencer | Have A Seat
Matthew Mahl
Lieutenant with the DC Metropolitan Police Department, involved in the sting operation
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department
Episode: The Lieutenant
Bryant Moreland
EDP445 subject featured in Mike Klum's documentary, Have A Seat interview
Self / EDP445
Episode: Face-to-Face with EDP445 | Bryant Moreland | Have A Seat
Mike Clum
Filmmaker and director of The Sick Mind of EDP445
Clum Creative
Episode: EDP445 Documentary: An Inside Look With Mike Clum | Have A Seat
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

Host

Chris Hansen
Chris Hansen, host of Have A Seat with Chris Hansen and related series; known for investigative reporting on online predation and associated media projects

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Dude is going off the rails with the MAGA shit. Losing his fucking mind.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    bnewtoncox
    a month ago
  • What kind of pizza are we having tonight?

    I’m so pleased that Chris made this podcast. It’s my guilty pleasure hearing justice served and Chris’s commentary.

    Chris is doing the LORDs work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cyktic
    Australiaa month ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Clint Byers
    United States2 months ago
  • Very disappointed

    Way too MAGA. Sad, I was a longtime fan

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    idontknowY
    United States3 months ago
  • Too many freaking ads

    Too many freaking ads. Ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jamestown2017
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host's investigative persona and direct approach are a draw for true-crime and policy-focused audiences.
Listener engagement is boosted by survivor testimonials and real-world outcomes, though some episodes feel heavily sponsor-supported.
Guests are high-caliber with impactful stories and strong policy angles.
The show blends hard-hitting investigations with accessible explanations of complex issues.

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Apple Podcasts
#159
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#138
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#172
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#236
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#81
Ukraine/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#88
Indonesia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EDP445 Documentary: An Inside Look With Mike Clum | Have A Seat
Q: So where do you think this fascination with him comes from?
Mike and Chris discuss the complex fan-to-anti-fan dynamics, memeability, and the shock of public betrayal when online figures are exposed, which fuels audience interest in the documentary.
EDP445 Documentary: An Inside Look With Mike Clum | Have A Seat
Q: How did you sell that to him?
Chris describes presenting a respectful, professional interview setup and the documentary as a platform for the subject to share his side, which helped gain EDP445's participation.
When he saw Chris, he screamed like a little b*tch!
Q: Hey Chris, this is Isadore from Charlotte, North Carolina. I had a question about the Primetime movie and the Predators documentary, and why certain details were included or omitted. Why would the documentary exclude the CSAM on the suspect's computer and not mention multiple decoys involved in the case?
I discuss how the film covered the investigation, the reasons for omissions, and my view that some details should have been included for accuracy and context. I acknowledge built-inNarrative choices in documentaries and emphasize the importance of truth and transparency in reporting, while noting that I would address the specifics after watching the film.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Have A Seat

What is Have A Seat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show combines deep-dive true-crime storytelling with hard-hitting, interview-led episodes that center on online predators, law enforcement sting operations, and accountability. Across recent episodes the focus tends to be on predator investigations, platform safety debates, and policy/legal actions taken by authorities and advocates. Noteworthy elements include on-site stings, courtroom outcomes, survivor perspectives, and a recurring emphasis on transparency, public accountability, and the impact of online exploitation. The format often blends investigative narration with expert commentary, legal analysis, and sponsor reads, making it a dense, issue-driven program that appeals to those who want both compelling storytelling and practic... more

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4. Mike Clum
5. Willie Brown
6. Ivan Walters
7. Callahan Walsh
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