I Was a Communist for the FBI

The Red Waves

English · Espionage, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

I Was a Communist for the FBI is a crime and espionage radio drama inspired by the experiences of Matt Cvetic, an undercover informant who infiltrated the Communist Party in the United States. The series follows the dangers and personal costs of his secret work as he gathers information while trying to maintain his cover.

Episodes unfold as dramatic first-person accounts, combining suspense, investigation, and the pressures of living a double life. Cvetic’s assignments bring him into contact with people and organizations he must observe without revealing his loyalties, while the threat of exposure hangs over his work.

The program has a tense, documentary-style feel, presenting its stories as accounts drawn from an informant’s experiences. Its appeal lies in the contrast between covert operations and the ordinary relationships and choices that become perilous when every conversation may put a secret at risk.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.