Mark Whitacre is the highest-level executive to ever turn whistleblower in U.S. history. His undercover work with the FBI during the ADM scandal inspired the major motion picture, "The Informant," starring Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre. And was the inspiration for the Discovery Channel Documentary, titled "Undercover" which is linked below.
In this podcast, Mark recounts his early years, education, career, and time with Archer Daniels Midland. He shares how his life was transformed when he found faith in prison and has since dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the message of redemption through Jesus Christ.
Mark's Authorized Biography - Against All Odds - https://a.co/d/7ddvWr9
Discovery Channel Documentary - Undercover - https://vimeo.com/416514389
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Mark Whitaker's Background
19:19 Living Large: The Temptations of Wealth
29:42 A Conscience Awakened: Ginger's Conviction
32:36 Exposing the Corruption
35:02 Wearing a Wire and Gathering Evidence
37:47 The Dangers and Toll of Being an Informant
46:18 Choosing Trial Over a Plea Agreement
51:28 Finding Faith and Redemption
56:20 Living a Life of Significance
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