CSI Sheryl McCollum conducts an interview with Scott Payne, a former FBI agent who operated undercover within a notoriously violent white supremacist organization called The Base.
From satanic rituals to grooming kids on Roblox, Scott reveals how he earned their trust—and helped bring their network down from the inside.
This is Part 1 of a raw, unfiltered look at radicalization, recruitment, and the real-world tactics used to spread hate.
Scott Payne, having spent his career as an undercover FBI agent, successfully infiltrated several of the U.S.’s most perilous domestic terror groups. Currently, he focuses on writing, training, and promoting improved law enforcement strategies. He also advocates for offering a second chance to those genuinely seeking to leave behind a life of hate. Payne is committed to justice, believes in redemption, and does not shy away from addressing hate directly.
To follow Scott on Instagram, visit @scottpaynebigcountry, and explore his latest book: Code Name: Pale Horse—an unvarnished, authentic account of the FBI’s most challenging undercover operations.
