This podcast episode discusses the U.S. Marshals Service's unusually creative and humorous sting operations in the 1980s, focusing on "Operation Flagship." The hosts detail several operations, including using fake lotteries, job offers, and even a Culture Club concert giveaway to apprehend fugitives. Operation Flagship, which involved a fake TV station and Redskins tickets, resulted in over 100 arrests but also some misidentifications, highlighting the risks and rewards of such large-scale operations. The episode concludes with a discussion of the lasting impact of these operations on law enforcement tactics and pop culture, referencing a Simpsons episode and a movie. One specific example is the use of the acronym "I AM WANTED" in a letter to lure fugitives.
