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Nic McKinley on DeliverFund and the Intelligence Fight Against Trafficking

Nic McKinley joins the Unsubscribe podcast to discuss his background as a CIA officer and Air Force Pararescueman, the mission of DeliverFund, and how intelligence tradecraft applies to the fight against human trafficking in the United States.

Show Unsubscribe PodcastEpisode Episode 262Published May 2, 2026
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What Nic Said

Nic McKinley spent 11 years in U.S. Air Force Pararescue before joining the CIA — a combined background that informs every aspect of DeliverFund's operational approach.
DeliverFund's model is built around one question: how do you apply the most effective tools in intelligence and technology to a problem that law enforcement alone cannot solve?
The organization operates on private donations with no government funding, maintaining operational independence while serving as a force multiplier for law enforcement agencies.
Topics CIA Air Force Pararescue DeliverFund Human Trafficking Intelligence

Key Moments

Nic McKinley's Background

Nic walks through his career — 11 years in U.S. Air Force Pararescue followed by service as a CIA officer — and how both roles prepared him for the mission of DeliverFund.

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What DeliverFund Does

An overview of DeliverFund's work: generating intelligence on trafficking networks, training law enforcement, and delivering data that enables more effective prosecutions and network takedowns.

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The Current State of Human Trafficking in the U.S.

Nic's assessment of the scale and nature of trafficking in the United States, why it persists despite awareness campaigns, and what an intelligence-driven approach changes about the equation.

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