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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? On season 7 of Chameleon, we’ll explore that notorious plot to kidnap governor Whitmer from its inception by taking listeners on an unprecedented journey inside the investigation. Through hundreds of hours of wire recordings that have never been heard by the public, you’ll ride along in the pocket of an FBI informant posing as a militia member, as he infiltrates an anti-government group that seems dangerous. But are they? Was the plot to kidnap governor Whitmer the sophisticated plan the government said it was, or just the stoned fantasies of a group of down-on-their-luck gun nuts? Did the FBI stop a dangerous plot in motion…or did it help to create it? Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 7 of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

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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? On season 7 of Chameleon, we’ll explore that notorious plot to kidnap governor Whitmer from its inception by taking listeners on an unprecedented journey inside the investigation. Through hundreds of hours of wire recordings that have never been heard by the public, you’ll ride along in the pocket of an FBI informant posing as a militia member, as he infiltrates an anti-government group that seems dangerous. But are they? Was the plot to kidnap governor Whitmer the sophisticated plan the government said it was, or just the stoned fantasies of a group of down-on-their-luck gun nuts? Did the FBI stop a dangerous plot in motion…or did it help to create it? Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 7 of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

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    The Michigan Plot I 1. The Man in the Vac-Shack Basement

    The Michigan Plot I 1. The Man in the Vac-Shack Basement

    On October 7th, 2020, the FBI arrests 14 men in a three-state sweep. Their crime: conspiring to kidnap the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer. We take you back to where it all started: with an unlikely romance sparked in the basement of a vacuum cleaner store.

    Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free.

    Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

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    • 46 min
    The Michigan Plot I 2. Wolverines!

    The Michigan Plot I 2. Wolverines!

    In the Spring of 2020, as COVID lockdowns hit the country, a family in South-Central Michigan formed a militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen. An Iraq War veteran joins and takes their skills to new heights. He also changes their lives forever.



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    • 43 min
    The Michigan Plot I 3. What’s The Plan?

    The Michigan Plot I 3. What’s The Plan?

    A secret meeting in the Vac-Shack basement leads to the somewhat reluctant union of Adam Fox and the Wolverine Watchmen. But can these guys put the bong down long enough to come up with a real plan?



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    • 54 min
    The Michigan Plot I 4. Far From Stupid

    The Michigan Plot I 4. Far From Stupid

    Storming the governor’s home by boat? A two-helicopter relay carried out by a guy who claims to be an ex-Navy Seal? An elected official set adrift on Lake Michigan? Dan works with Adam to mold a wad of dumb ideas into a real plan.



    Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free.



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    • 47 min
    The Michigan Plot I 5. Overt Acts

    The Michigan Plot I 5. Overt Acts

    Watchmen members host a pot-fueled gun jamboree in the northern Michigan town of Luther. With Dan’s help, it’s time for them to stop talking and actually do something.



    Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free.

    Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.



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    • 48 min
    The Michigan Plot I 6. To Catch The Devil, You Have To Go To Hell

    The Michigan Plot I 6. To Catch The Devil, You Have To Go To Hell

    Long before Dan Chappell joined the Wolverine Watchmen, the FBI was using informants to infiltrate groups and attempt the impossible: To stop acts of terror before they happen.



    Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free.

    Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.



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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
7.1K Ratings

7.1K Ratings

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Excellent!

Tiny penis psycho cosplay “patriots” gonna tiny penis psycho cosplay. Nothing surprising here except the astonishing level of abject stupidity of all involved, especially the women. Jesus. Makes me embarrassed to be female. I hope they all rot in prison.

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The Michigan Plot

I enjoy Chameleon very much and will listen to future series, but this one’s a no-go for me. I’m pretty much fed up with politics and militia stuff in general but the final deal breaker for me here, and I know it’s petty, is that Jessica Garrison REALLY should blow her nose…

Martin Olaf ,

Too bad about the mood music

I was looking forward to listening to this, after hearing your interview on the Gist. But you made the mistake of adding mood music. I can't trust audio journalism with mood music, which subtlety colors the meaning of what people say. Traditional radio journalism never allowed for this. Please consider republishing a version without the mood music, and I'd gladly pay for the ad-free version.

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