Episode 8: This is What I Do

You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere. But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM from Uncover tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle — and her effort to rebuild a life in the wreckage. Through raw interviews and revealing conversations with those who knew her before, during, and after NXIVM, this season dives deep into the gray zones of influence, accountability, and redemption. More episodes can be found here: https://link.mgln.ai/AANxAftermath

Law & Order: Criminal Justice System from Wolf Entertainment and iHeart Podcasts  tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted.In its second season, the series tackles the threat of terrorism in the United States. From the rise of extremist political groups in the 60s to domestic lone wolves in the modern day, we explore how organizations like the FBI and Joint Terrorism Take Force have evolved to fight back against a multitude of terrorist threats. More episodes are available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-law-order-criminal-justic-201119451/

Old-school detective work and a scientific moonshot finally uncover the truth. But the case exposes failures in national biosecurity, cracks in the mental health system, and a tragic ending that changes America forever.

The White House uses the anthrax attacks to justify the invasion of Iraq, while the FBI shifts its focus to a new prime suspect. Under surveillance and interrogation, he reveals something no one sees coming.

Midnight mailbox raids, bloodhounds, and ice divers all lead the FBI to a former CIA contractor. But despite photo evidence, fingerprinting, and DNA testing, nothing adds up. Then, one clue changes everything.

In just three weeks, three people are dead, tens of thousands exposed, and the FBI has no solid leads. Then, intel points to a Pakistani scientist—only for the White House to push a completely different suspect. 

As senators debate anti-terror legislation, airborne anthrax infiltrates Capitol Hill. And Black postal workers and their families demand answers—was their workplace knowingly left at risk?

Just as the White House assures the public that the Florida attack is an isolated case, another anthrax attack strikes—this time in the heart of Manhattan. Major TV news outlets are hit, and one reporter finds herself at the center of the story she is covering.

Panic grips Florida as two more newspaper workers fall ill with anthrax. The FBI uncovers chilling connections—a 9/11 hijacker with possible anthrax exposure, a disturbing motive, and a direct link to the targeted newsroom. Is this the next wave of terror?Want more episodes now? Binge all 8 early and ad-free by subscribing to Apple True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Right after 9/11, the FBI and Special Agent Scott Decker scramble to stop a second-wave attack using a deadly toxin. When a Florida photo editor is poisoned by a rare bacteria, agents uncover a possible al-Qaeda plot to spread anthrax from the air. But are they already too late?