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Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen
To Catch a Predator
True Crime
Online Predators
Online Grooming
Predator Sting Operation
Sting Operations
Roberto Forte
Sexual Assault
Human Trafficking
Corye Blagg
Perverted Justice
Online Child Solicitation
Michael Burks
Andre Jackson
Josiah Walker
Sex Offender Registry
Grooming Tactics
Child Protection
Riverside County, California
Ellahzar Henson

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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Feras Mahmoud Klisli is an alleged predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation.  At the time of the sting, Klisli had been living in

Orlando, Florida with his wife, Heba, and their adult disabled daughter. 

Klisli had been communicating w... more

On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by the dynamic, passionate and polarizing lawman of Genesee County, Michigan, Sheriff Chris Swanson. Most recognized for dropping his riot gear and joining a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Fl... more

Stosh Gizinski is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. He is notable for claiming that he only came to the sting house to look for his long-lost missing sister.  At the time of the sting, Gizinski had been living in Lapeer, ... more

It’s a diabolical and sickening case of a Chicago Public Schools dean who preyed upon an underaged student from 2013-2016 with constant grooming tactics, sexual assaults, and even impregnating her twice and forcing her to have abortions.  But after l... more

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Recent Guests

Haley Robson
Survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and advocate for survivor rights
Episode: Trafficking Is a Global Epidemic: Epstein Survivors’ Warning | Haley Robson | Have A Seat Ep. 17
Marci Hamilton
Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Child USA, legal expert on child abuse laws, lawyer, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Child USA
Episode: Inside Epstein’s network: Why justice failed victims for decades | Marci Hamilton | Have A Seat Ep. 15
David Scott
A 70-year-old retired Toyota salesman arrested at a sting operation.
Episode: David Scott, "I was just coming for a visit!"
James Uthmeier
Attorney General of Florida
State of Florida
Episode: Roblox Facing Criminal Investigation! | Uthmeier | Have A Seat
John Creamer
The individual caught during a sting for attempting to solicit sex from a minor.
Episode: John Creamer
Guy D'Andrea
Former homicide prosecutor and lawyer
Episode: "How is this a suicide?" Former Prosecutor on the Ellen Greenberg Case | Have a Seat Ep.13 Guy D'Andrea
Mark Geragos
Prominent criminal defense attorney known for representing high-profile clients.
Episode: Mark Geragos | Have A Seat Ep. 12
Michael Schlep
A young gaming prodigy and investigator of predatory behavior on Roblox.
Roblox Platform
Episode: "Within Minutes, I Could Find a Predator" | Have a Seat Ep. 11 Schlep
Renée Williams
CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime
National Center for Victims of Crime
Episode: WHAT EVERY VICTIM NEEDS TO KNOW: CHRIS HANSEN WITH RENÉE WILLIAMS | Have A Seat

Host

Chris Hansen
Host of a true crime podcast that offers an in-depth examination of predatory behavior and the complexities of the criminal justice system through interviews with experts and involved parties.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Very entertaining and insightful. Great way to remind children to be safe.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    j. angelo
    a month ago
  • Im on my way to the beach while listening to this.

    This podcast is amazing. I’d love it again and again, it’s built good! I love Chris’s amazing and funny reactions while reading the transcripts, its so darkly humorous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PatAndPatrick
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Need classic back

    Needs less ads and more details from transcripts like the old days!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    can i get a whitness
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank God for Chris Hansen

    I find it horrifying that there are so many pedos out there to support a podcast but thankfully there is Chris Hansen et al catching them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendito69
    United States2 months ago
  • Jay shetty

    The constant downloads slipped into my library feed from Jay shetty podcast is enough for me to get the ick from this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🌸Patress
    United States2 months ago

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Many commend the transparency and depth of the discussions and the advocacy efforts presented during the episodes, especially regarding child safety and justice.
Some express frustration over perceived political shifts of the host or excessive advertising, which detracts from the content experience.

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MULTIPLE Teachers Accused of Grooming Students at Chicago High School
Q: What should parents watch for in their children regarding potential abuse?
Parents should be vigilant, monitor changes in behavior or grades, and maintain an open line of communication with their children about safety and discomfort with certain situations.
MULTIPLE Teachers Accused of Grooming Students at Chicago High School
Q: What message does the $17.5 million settlement send to school districts across the country?
It sends a message that there are serious consequences when schools fail to do their job, highlighting the need for a zero-tolerance policy against any allegations of abuse.
MULTIPLE Teachers Accused of Grooming Students at Chicago High School
Q: How does the dean of discipline at a public high school in Chicago get away with this without being detected?
There was a culture where grooming and inappropriate behavior with students were tolerated due to a failure in leadership and supervision of staff.
MULTIPLE Teachers Accused of Grooming Students at Chicago High School
Q: How quickly does this grooming proceed from there?
The manipulative grooming process escalated through Snapchat communications that targeted the victim personally after starting with group messages.
Rhett Warner
Q: How do you feel about why you blocked people on social media?
Hansen explains that he blocks people for false statements, unnecessary meanness, or racist comments.

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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?

A captivating exploration of the dark underbelly of crime, this series reveals shocking stories and offers insights into real-life predatory behavior and law enforcement's efforts to combat it. Featuring in-depth discussions with legal experts, victims' advocates, and other notable figures, each episode examines high-profile cases and ongoing investigative efforts, particularly those surrounding online predation and child safety. The show uniquely combines humor with serious topics, facilitating a broader understanding of societal issues regarding crime and justice for listeners who appreciate true crime narratives.

Listeners can expect to engage with riveting accounts of investigations while gaining knowledge about the psychological and l... more

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3. David Scott
4. James Uthmeier
5. John Creamer
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8. Michael Schlep

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