Podcast appearances and mentions of John Kiriakou

On today's episode, Andy sits down with former CIA officer John Kiriakou to discuss his path into the Agency, the unconventional recruitment process, and his firsthand experience with enhanced interrogation and rendition operations. Kiriakou shares the moral and ethical dilemmas he faced, what ultimately led him to speak out, and the personal consequences of becoming a whistleblower. The conversation also explores the political environment during the Bush administration, the evolution of U.S. counterterrorism strategies after 9/11, and Kiriakou's perspective on the current crisis in Gaza and the broader implications of American foreign policy. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason, Matt, and Don sit down with John Kiriakou—former CIA officer turned whistleblower, best-selling author, and one of the few people ever prosecuted for exposing the U.S. government's illegal torture program. After blowing the whistle on CIA waterboarding, John became a powerful voice for truth, transparency, and accountability in an age of state secrecy and suppression. We dive straight into the current state of the American police state, discussing the Trump administration's troubling remarks about suspending habeas corpus, and what that could mean for dissenters and immigrants alike. We explore the alarming normalization of censorship, as the U.S. government continues to universities and punish those who dare to speak out against its narratives. The conversation then turns to U.S.-Israel relations, as we analyze the theatrical "shift" in Trump's tone toward Netanyahu and Israel's influence on American foreign policy. Is it genuine? Or just more Kabuki theater masking business as usual? John gives us some powerful insight on why this may actually be genuine.  We also examine America's role in cultivating the opium trade in Afghanistan, and the decades-long hypocrisy of the so-called war on drugs. John offers rare firsthand insight from inside the system—what was said versus what was done—and how that disconnect continues to drive global suffering. As always, we end on a white pill note, asking John what gives him hope and whether the truth is still worth the cost in a world that punishes it. His answer is as heartfelt as it is encouraging. This is a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation with one of the bravest voices in modern American history. (Length: 1:02:59) Our Little Free Thinkers Children's Book: https://littlefreethinkers.com/  Support The Free Thought Project: https://tftpsubdomain.wpengine.com/tftp-membership/ Find John on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnKiriakou Find John on Substack: https://johnkiriakou.substack.com/ John's Website: https://johnkiriakou.com/ Unifyd.TV: https://unifyd.tv/pages/johnkiriakou-new

John Kiriakou - The Reluctant Spy: My Secret Life in the CIA's War on TerrorLong before the waterboarding controversy exploded in the media, one CIA agent had already gone public. In a groundbreaking 2007 interview with ABC News, John Kiriakou called waterboarding torture—but admitted that it probably worked. This book, at once a confessional, an adventure story, and a chronicle of Kiriakou's life in the CIA, stands as an important, eloquent piece of testimony from a committed American patriot.In February 2002 Kiriakou was the head of counterterrorism in Pakistan. Under his command, in a spectacular raid coordinated with Pakistani agents and the CIA's best intelligence analyst, Kiriakou's field officers took down the infamous terrorist Abu Zubaydah. For days, Kiriakou became the wounded terrorist's personal “bodyguard.” In circumstances stranger than fiction, as al-Qaeda agents scoured the streets for their captured leader, the best trauma surgeon in America was flown to Pakistan to make sure that Zubaydah did not die.In The Reluctant Spy, Kiriakou takes us into the fight against an enemy fueled by fanaticism. He chillingly describes what it was like inside the CIA headquarters on the morning of 9/11, the agency leaders who stepped up and those who protected their careers. And in what may be the book's most shocking revelation, he describes how the White House made plans to invade Iraq a full year before the CIA knew about it—or could attempt to stop it. Chronicling both mind-boggling mistakes and heroic acts of individual courage, The Reluctant Spy is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the inner workings of the U.S. intelligence apparatus, the truth behind the torture debate, and the incredible dedication of ordinary men and women doing one of the most extraordinary jobs on earth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

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This conversation between John Pinna and former CIA officer John Kiriakou delves into the significance of the private meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican. Kiriakou, drawing on his intelligence and foreign policy background, analyzes the meeting in the context of past interactions between the two leaders, particularly a previous public dressing-down of Zelensky by Trump. Both Pinna and Kiriakou highlight the perceived value and return to direct diplomatic engagement, a departure from recent trends. The interview discusses the unpredictability of Trump's approach, the changing political landscape within the Republican party regarding foreign intervention, and the potential implications of direct talks with adversarial nations, using examples like Iran and North Korea. They also touch on the historical use of unconventional "back channels" in U.S. foreign policy and the challenges of navigating bureaucracy and ingrained perspectives within intelligence and foreign policy institutions. The conversation ultimately underscores the importance of direct communication, even with adversaries, to enhance strategic interests and overcome limitations posed by reliance on traditional, potentially outdated, information sources and approaches.

Piers Morgan Uncensored takes a deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly history of Israel's intelligence agency, known as the Mossad. Does Israel have nuclear weapons? Was Jeffrey Epstein a Mossad agent? Why didn't they see the October 7 attack by Hamas coming? Piers Morgan delves into all this and more with former Head of Mossad Danny Yatom, former CIA agent and convicted whistleblower John Kiriakou, criminal defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz and author of ‘Provoked' and ‘By Way of Deception' Scott Horton. Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/PIERS to meet with a strategist today for FREE American Hartford Gold: Protect your wealth with precious metals! Call American Hartford Gold today & get up to $15,000 in free silver on your 1st order! Call 866-692-2474 or Text PIERS to 65532, or Click the link below: https://offers.americanhartfordgold.com/piers-morgan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues his raw conversation with ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou.  In this gripping continuation of Dr. Phil's deep-dive with former CIA officer turned whistleblower John Kiriakou, Part Two unpacks the personal, political, and psychological consequences of speaking truth to power. From the realities of the Whistleblower Protection Act to the inside story of how Kiriakou exposed the CIA's use of enhanced interrogation techniques—this episode goes far beyond headlines. Thank you to our sponsors: FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/  or call 800-877-4000 Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL/  to speak to a strategist for FREE Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

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Today we are joined by John Kiriakou - CIA Whistleblower and former intelligence analyst and operations officer for the CIA's Counterterrorism Center - he was integral in exposing the CIA's enhanced interrogation program in 2007 and did some time for it. For the audience, a rough outline - the legacy of the Iraq War, US/Israel relations and the current internal administration drama about the Iran Nuclear Deal, and the expansion of Guantanamo bay and the CECOT prison in El Salvatore. As the kids say, it's giving extraordinary rendition. You can follow John here:https://www.instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou/https://x.com/JohnKiriakouhttps://unifyd.tv/pages/johnkiriakou-new

Part 1 John Kiriakou :Reluctant Spy: My Secret Life in the CIA's War on TerrorJohn Kiriakou is a former CIA officer, former senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and former counterterrorism consultant for ABC News.In 2002, Kiriakou became the chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan, where he led a CIA team in the March 2002 raid and capture of Abu Zubaydah, then thought to be al-Qaeda's third-ranking official.Following Abu Zubaydah's capture, Kiriakou became Executive Assistant to the CIA's Deputy Director for Operations, where he served as the Director of Central Intelligence's principal Iraq briefer.Kiriakou left the CIA in March 2004. He later served as a senior investigator on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as senior intelligence advisor to Committee Chairman Senator John Kerry. Kiriakou also authored a bestselling book, "The Reluctant Spy: My Secret Life in the CIA's War on Terror," and worked as an intelligence consultant for ABC News.Throughout his career, Kiriakou received 12 CIA Exceptional Performance Awards, the CIA's Sustained Superior Performance Award, the Counterterrorism Service Medal, and the State Department's Meritorious Honor Award.In 2007, Kiriakou appeared on ABC News, during which he became the first CIA officer to confirm that the CIA waterboarded detainees, and he labeled waterboarding as “torture.” Kiriakou's interview revealed that this practice was official U.S. policy approved at the highest levels of the government.The government began investigating Kiriakou immediately after his media appearance. Five years later, he was charged with multiple felonies resulting from his whistleblowing. He became the sixth whistleblower indicted by the Obama administration under the Espionage Act - a law designed to punish spies.Eventually, in order to avoid a trial that could have resulted in separation from his wife and five children for up to 45 years, he opted to plead guilty to one count of a reduced charge in exchange for a 30-month sentence.In 2012 Kiriakou was honored with the Joe A. Callaway Award for Civic Courage, an award given to individuals who “advance truth and justice despite the personal risk it creates.” Two days prior to sentencing, he was honored by inclusion of his portrait in artist Robert Shetterly's series "Americans Who Tell the Truth," which features notable truth-tellers throughout American history.Kiriakou reported to federal prison in Loretto, Pennsylvania on February 28, 2013 to begin serving his sentence, where he continued to speak out in a series of "Letters from Loretto," including his first, which provided a stunning portrait of prison life. In November 2013, the Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County, California honored Kiriakou as its "Peacemaker of the Year." He was awarded the prestigious PEN First Amendment Award from the PEN Center USA in August 2015.He was released from prison in February 2015.Part 2 Attorney Michael J. Bowe - American Marines Turn Blind Eye to Child Sex AbusePro BonoMichael engages in substantial pro bono work for institutions and individuals, including representing victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the family of United States Marine Lance Corporal Gregory Buckley, Jr., and Marine Corp Major Jason Brezler. These high-profile matters of national import have received substantial Congressional, press, and public attention.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Would you risk it all to expose the truth? Discover the extraordinary story of John Kiriakou.    Dr. Phil welcomes John Kiriakou, a former CIA counterterrorism officer and best-selling author, who sacrificed his freedom to expose one of the government's darkest secrets. Kiriakou played a pivotal role in counterterrorism after 9/11 but made headlines when he revealed the CIA's use of waterboarding, denouncing it as torture. This brave act led to his indictment under the Espionage Act—a law meant to punish spies—and landed him in prison for 23 months. In this thought-provoking episode, John shares his story, from his work in intelligence to his fight for transparency and ethical treatment of whistleblowers. As the recipient of the Joe A. Callaway Award for Civic Courage, Kiriakou reflects on the moral dilemmas of his career and the ongoing battle to champion human rights. With Dr. Phil, he explores the critical question: What happens when exposing the truth comes at the ultimate personal cost? Thank you to our sponsors! Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com/ and enter code PHIL at checkout FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL/ or call 800-877-4000 Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/  Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

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AI Lies, Penguin Arbitrage, and a $11 Trillion Stock Market Meltdown!    Saturday Night Live roasted it, Margaret Brennan floundered as Howard Lutnick laughed off the cardboard charts listing countries in chaotic order, imaginary tariffs —featuring tariffs on an uninhabited penguin paradise called Herd and McDonald Island    Is a $11 trillion stock market nosedive the beginning of recession, stagflation, or just a hidden agenda — whose agenda? Trump Gets Republicans to Cheer Taxes and Democrats to Oppose TaxesRand Paul says the tariff scheme isn't just a tax hike—it's a dictatorial power grab masquerading as an “emergency”.ChatGPT Unleashes Fake Receipts, Phony IDs — will this be used for a sinister push toward digital IDs and biometric chains?History Rhymes: Trump was BigPharma Best Salesman Ever — Now It's a Different Snake Oil as Ventilator King, Peter Navarro, Returns to Smother the EconomyWhat Bananas and Right-Hand Drive Cars Tell Us About Trade Deficits That Trump Won't Admit1:10:27 LIVE comments from audience and new lawfare against the show in the form of specious claims about trademark infringement vs parody Letters from audience: RFKj goes above and beyond to praise MMR and create measles panic, rise of the robots, and more Covenant or Genocide: Bible Believers Battle Claims in a War of Faith and FreedomExplosive tensions ignite as a staunch David supporter clashes with critics over Israel's status!How do believers and non-believers see principles or politics?Peace in the land or a piece of land?The Houthi War Doesn't Make America Great — or Safe     Another Reaper drone ($30 MILLION each) is shot down so Trump shows a “victory” kill.  Was it a terrorists training or civilian religious meeting? Who do we believe?  What's the purpose of this war?     John Kiriakou, CIA whistleblower, on the drone wars.  From Obama to Trump, presidents are “really good at killing”     David Stockman on the economic and national security insanity of this warCIA has its terrorist surrogate, Al Qaeda (and its aliases) and Netanyahu has his own — Hamas QatarGate, the scandal the US media won't talk about but Israeli media will A First: 73% of People Picked AI as Human — Over Real Humans in a Blind Test          ChatGPT's latest triumph in the Turing Test proves it's more charming than your average Joe, while Elon Musk's Neuralink drills into desperate quadriplegics' brains, promising miracles with a sinister Antichrist vibe.    From screw-top surgeries to wheelchair woes, the tech titan's dystopian Neuralink dreams and his $100M XPRIZE lunacy—ripping CO2 from the air despite its planetary perksIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

AI Lies, Penguin Arbitrage, and a $11 Trillion Stock Market Meltdown!    Saturday Night Live roasted it, Margaret Brennan floundered as Howard Lutnick laughed off the cardboard charts listing countries in chaotic order, imaginary tariffs —featuring tariffs on an uninhabited penguin paradise called Herd and McDonald Island    Is a $11 trillion stock market nosedive the beginning of recession, stagflation, or just a hidden agenda — whose agenda? Trump Gets Republicans to Cheer Taxes and Democrats to Oppose TaxesRand Paul says the tariff scheme isn't just a tax hike—it's a dictatorial power grab masquerading as an “emergency”.ChatGPT Unleashes Fake Receipts, Phony IDs — will this be used for a sinister push toward digital IDs and biometric chains?History Rhymes: Trump was BigPharma Best Salesman Ever — Now It's a Different Snake Oil as Ventilator King, Peter Navarro, Returns to Smother the EconomyWhat Bananas and Right-Hand Drive Cars Tell Us About Trade Deficits That Trump Won't Admit1:10:27 LIVE comments from audience and new lawfare against the show in the form of specious claims about trademark infringement vs parody Letters from audience: RFKj goes above and beyond to praise MMR and create measles panic, rise of the robots, and more Covenant or Genocide: Bible Believers Battle Claims in a War of Faith and FreedomExplosive tensions ignite as a staunch David supporter clashes with critics over Israel's status!How do believers and non-believers see principles or politics?Peace in the land or a piece of land?The Houthi War Doesn't Make America Great — or Safe     Another Reaper drone ($30 MILLION each) is shot down so Trump shows a “victory” kill.  Was it a terrorists training or civilian religious meeting? Who do we believe?  What's the purpose of this war?     John Kiriakou, CIA whistleblower, on the drone wars.  From Obama to Trump, presidents are “really good at killing”     David Stockman on the economic and national security insanity of this warCIA has its terrorist surrogate, Al Qaeda (and its aliases) and Netanyahu has his own — Hamas QatarGate, the scandal the US media won't talk about but Israeli media will A First: 73% of People Picked AI as Human — Over Real Humans in a Blind Test          ChatGPT's latest triumph in the Turing Test proves it's more charming than your average Joe, while Elon Musk's Neuralink drills into desperate quadriplegics' brains, promising miracles with a sinister Antichrist vibe.    From screw-top surgeries to wheelchair woes, the tech titan's dystopian Neuralink dreams and his $100M XPRIZE lunacy—ripping CO2 from the air despite its planetary perksIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

On today's episode, Vince sits down with John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer and whistleblower, to uncover the shocking truths behind the U.S. government's involvement in the war on drugs. Kiriakou, who spent over a decade in the CIA, is best known for blowing the whistle on the CIA's use of torture following the 9/11 attacks, which ultimately led to his conviction and imprisonment. His career within the CIA gives him a unique perspective on the agency's covert operations and its complicated relationship with drug cartels. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Become a member on Youtube @thisisrionclad to watch Change Agents: Black Project Starting April 8th! Sponsors: 1stPhorm visit: https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland Free shipping through this link on any orders over $75 Free 30 days in the app for new customers (offer comes via email after the purchase) 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. We believe fully in our products. If you don't love the product or you aren't getting the results you hoped for, let us know and we'll give you your money back … plus 10%! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former intellegence officer, John Kiriakou, joins the program to discuss how he blew the whistle on torture being used by the CIA and how the government decided to wage revenge. He shares his thoughts on CIA programs around the world and how it ties into USAID, NGOs and other dark institutions. We discuss the backlash in the wake of their programs and what needs to be done to change to meet the needs of the American people and to be a peaceful presence versus a war instigator.You can learn more about John Kiriakou on Substack at https://substack.com/@johnkiriakou or you can follow his show at https://unifyd.tv/pages/johnkiriakou-new

Charles Malet, Mike Robinson, Vanessa Beeley, Sandi Adams and John Kiriakou with today's UK Column News. If you would like to support our independent journalism, please join the community: https://community.ukcolumn.org/ Sources: www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-2nd-april-2025 Timestamps: 00:00 UK Laws Eroding Democracy: Crackdown on Dissidents 07:09 Ofcom's Censorship: Conflicts of Interest and the Extremism Redefinition 14:32 Roger Waters' Speech on the 80th Anniversary of Yalta: A Stand Against War 18:37 Weston's 'Council of Sanctuary' and the Kalergi Plan Debate: The Global Migration Agenda 29:44 UK Column On Location Livestream Available — UK Column Is Member Funded, Please Join Us 32:11 De-banking as Censorship: Bad Banki Fights Back 39:03 Yemen Under Fire: US Airstrikes, Palestinian Medics Shot - Latest Military Results (Starvation) 45:39 Government Recruits Valuers for Livestock Culls and Farm Seizures: Preparing for Mass Agricultural Control 47:58 Unintended Consequences and the Dangers of Playing God: Gene Editing to Change Eye Colour? 54:50 Israel's Impunity: Expanding Military Presence in Lebanon and Syria Amid Ongoing Airstrikes

Former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou offers a revealing look into the shadowy world of government secrecy, shedding light on topics that have long intrigued the public. Drawing from his extensive background in intelligence operations, Kiriakou provides insights into UAP crash retrieval programs, mysterious drone incursions, and the persistent efforts to keep these matters hidden from public knowledge. Kiriakou delves into his own personal UAP sighting, offering a unique perspective shaped by years of experience within classified government programs. He discusses what he went through, as the only CIA employee connected to its interrogation program to go to prison for basically whistleblowing on the use of waterboarding torture.SHOW NOTESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/support.

The long awaited JFK Files, or at least the remaining unredacted files, have finally been released on the orders of President Donald Trump. Many of the pages are still being digitised, but fascinating details are indeed emerging. Kennedy's assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was apparently ‘recruited' by a CIA agent, and was closely surveilled by the KGB when he lived in the USSR. Other revelations pertain to the Cold War and President Kennedy signing off on covert operations to destabilise Fidel Castro's Cuba. The entirety of the material is still being combed through, but for a deep dive into what we know, Piers Morgan has brought together former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker, author and JFK expert Jefferson Morley, former CIA officer & whistleblower John Kiriakou for their expert opinions. Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/PIERS to meet with a strategist today for FREE Go to https://ExpressVPN.com/Piers and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Talk Spot, we interview John Kiriakou to discuss the recently released JFK Files.    To watch John's show, please visit https://unifyd.tv/pages/johnkiriakou-new   To visit our website: https://ucaststudios.com/ To visit other podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-cast-studios/id1448223064 To visit our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-cast-studios   Song: "Orion Canyon" By Insect Surfers

John Kiriakou, former CIA intelligence officer turned whistleblower, takes us deep inside the world of American intelligence operations and the moral dilemmas faced by those tasked with protecting national security. His decision to expose the CIA's torture program highlights the personal and professional consequences when conscience collides with classified operations.• Early passion for Middle Eastern affairs sparked by the 1979 Iran hostage crisis• Natural talent for intelligence recruitment, securing multiple foreign assets where others struggled• Transition from analyst to operations officer due to his people skills and extroverted personality• CIA actively seeks individuals with "sociopathic tendencies" who can work in ethical gray areas• Decision to blow the whistle came after President Bush suggested "rogue CIA officers" were responsible for torture• Simple surveillance techniques often prove more effective than complicated tradecraft• Critical shortage of officers fluent in strategic languages like Chinese creates ongoing intelligence gaps• Current CIA using artificial intelligence to predict which employees might become whistleblowersIf you haven't already, please like and subscribe to the Jack Hopkins Show podcast – the greater my subscriber numbers, the more likely I can feature guests you want to hear from, which is good for all of us.Support the showThe Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter https://wwwJackHopkinsNow.com

SPONSOR: 1) Get 15% off with code JULIAN at oneskin.co (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ John Kiriakou is a former CIA spy who was the agency's chief of counterterrorism in the Middle East prior to being prosecuted by the DOJ. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY: INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey GUEST LINKS: All of John's uncensored content is available exclusively here: https://rebrand.ly/juliandorey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou X: https://x.com/JohnKiriakou IG: https://www.instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou/ John's European Tour: https://tigerslanestudios.com/an-evening-with-the-ex-cia/ OTHER LINKS Joby Warrick's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Agent-al-Qaeda-Mole-Infiltrated/dp/0385534183 ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Epstein Files, Black Book & Who He Worked For 11:00 - Does the US do Epstein stuff too? 18:56 - AIPAC Controversy, Jordanian King's Thoughts on Israel Gaza 25:07 - Hunting Bin Laden, the Death of Jennifer Matthews (Khost) 30:52 - “Walk-in” Spies, Bin Laden 34:47 - How they caught Bin Laden & John Kerry dropping ball 40:57 - Why John Hates “Zero Dark Thirty,” Navy SEALs Claiming Bin Laden Kill 45:12 - Joby Warrick's Book, Jordan King's Rise to Power & Stance on Oct. 7 53:10 - Palestinians & failed 2-State deal during Clinton era 58:52 - Israeli Border Problems 1:02:22 - CIA relationship w/ Mossad (Stories) 1:06:39 - Future of Gaza War 1:12:07 - CIA Joke 1:14:25 - Ukraine vs Russia War, Crimea & Donbas History 1:23:17 - Zelensky a Dictator Question, Rare Earth Metals (Ukraine), Most Corrupt Country 1:36:47 - Why Kiriakou Likes Trump Now, Failed Audits, Bernie Sanders Screwed Twice 1:46:22 - John Fetterman is the Worst, Senators in the 80's Compared to Today, 1:52:42 - Kiriakou on UFO Files, UFO Story, DARPA Work (First Internet) 1:59:40 - USA & Russia Ukraine Build-up 2:06:18 - Actively Overthrowing Iranian Government Theory, Saudi Arabia Possible Nukes, 2:13:22 - MBS Arresting hie entire family story, MBS psychopathic rise 2:24:04 - John hanging w/ Saudi King's Favorite Son story 2:28:04 - John's Perspective on China, China's Soft Power 2:35:46 - Trump Declaring Cartel's Terrorist Groups (F3ntanyl Trade) 2:42:07 - John's endeavors CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian D. Dorey - In-Studio Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@alessiallaman Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 279 - John Kiriakou Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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John Kiriakou served 15 years in the CIA as a Case Officer and as CIA's Head of Counterterrorism Operations in Pakistan, where he lead the raid that captured Abu Zubaydah. In this interview, we discuss 2 things: the latest on the government buyouts that have been offered to the entirety of the CIA workforce, and the unclassified email sent by CIA to the White House revealing the names of all new CIA hires in the past several years. #cia #podcastclips #story John's Substack:https://johnkiriakou.substack.com

For the rest of the conversation, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/nathan-tankus-122595422 CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou talks about the JFK Files, USAID, Donald Trump and endless war. But first Nathan Tankus breaks down what the hell Elon Musk is doing. John Kiriakou is the only person to go to jail over the CIA torture program, which he blew the whistle on. He is a former CIA analyst and case officer, a PEN USA Award Winner and best-selling author. He's the host of Political Misfits and writes at http://johnkiriakou.substack.com In addition to being the Publisher of Notes on the Crises, Nathan Tankus is the Research Director of the Modern Money Network. He has written for the Financial Times, Politico, Rolling Stone, Business Insider, The Guardian, The Appeal, The American Prospect and JSTOR Daily. His work has also been extensively covered in The Washington Post, Bloomberg, The Nation, Marketwatch, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Fortune Magazine, Vox, The Hill and The New Republic among other outlets. He was also the subject of a major profile in Bloomberg Businessweek, which has made him a sought after speaker and expert on the technical details of monetary policy, central banking and economic policy more broadly. Nathan is currently working on a book, under contract with Viking Press of Penguin. It is in the process of being rethought as a result of the "Trump-Musk Treasury Payments Crisis of 2025." ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: https://x.com/kthalps Follow Katie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kthalps/ #news #politics #youtube

  To hear the full episode, subscribe to American Exception on Patreon! We are joined by John Kiriakou, the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on the agency's illegal torture program. Aaron and John discuss a number of current events pertaining to the state of the US Empire here in the early weeks of Trump's second term—including Trump's Gaza takeover plan, Rubio's strange endorsement of “multipolarity,” the Gabbard and Kennedy nominations, the hopeless state of the Democrats, the prospects for JFK disclosure under Trump, and 9/11 in the context of the Gaza Genocide and the US-backed al Qaeda takeover of Syria. Check out: Substack: Loud & Clear with John Kiriakou The DeProgram Show Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

John Kiriakou, former Intelligence officer, journalist and author of the new book “Lying and Lie Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide” Topic(s): Tulsi confirmed; JFK documents Book: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.amazon.com/CIA-Guide-Lying-Lie-Detection/dp/1510756116/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21BU62RZF7Y95&keywords=lying*and*lie*detection&qid=1688320514&sprefix=lying*and*lie*d*2Caps*2C87&sr=8-1__;KysrKysrJSU!!GLfh-cLJdg!cJnlKEz2M8nDCCQlgQ2UIGcgZISEE63Lv8sKgTjEsyIkVvSBA-JJRY1phSHhs4lzDoA7B1Y4VowBIguHhRRpNiPa7qaw7oI$ Social Media: https://x.com/JohnKiriakou?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/johnckiriakou/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On January 13th, CovertAction Magazine held a webinar featuring whistleblowers and activists who formerly have served in various U.S intelligence agencies to discuss their perspectives on what to expect from those agencies and beyond under Donald Trump. On today's show, we bring you part of the webinar, which featured John Kiriakou, Coleen Rowley, Ray McGovern and Larry Johnson, and was moderated by Jeremy Kuzmarov.To watch the full panel, including Kuzmarov's introduction, Johnson's presentation and the Q&A we couldn't fit on an episode, visit CovertAction Magazine on YouTube. Support the show

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John Kiriakou knows from personal experience what it's like to be imprisoned when you shouldn't be. He was a CIA analyst and case officer from 1990 to 2004. In December 2007, John was the first former CIA officer to confirm that the CIA indeed waterboarded prisoners and had a torture program – approved at the highest levels of our government. As a result, Kiriakou spent eighteen months in federal prison – despite the fact that he never tortured anyone. John's background coupled with Pete A Turner's experience in the field ought to give us a fantastic episode with notes and experiences shared at the professional level. When the US goes abroad, it's awfully tough to make it behave or make fewer mistakes.

We welcome back author, whistleblower and former CIA Officer John Kiriakou to the show. We discuss Trump's cabinet picks, Syria, Russia, Iran and John shares some fun stories.   Support Jackman Radio by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/jackmanradio Follow us on X: https://x.com/JackmanRadio Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnKiriakou

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ John Kiriakou is a former CIA spy who was the agency's chief of counterterrorism in the Middle East prior to being prosecuted by the DOJ. PATREON https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey GUEST LINKS John's Substack: http://johnkiriakou.substack.com Follow John: https://x.com/JohnKiriakou Kiriakou vs. Bustamante: https://youtu.be/ElMSJDkqSYQ?si=kKWzhflF6aFMiPJG TOMMY G SWIM DOCUMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dgdVRndfqg&t=850s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tommygmcgee/?hl=en LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - John Relocates as CIA Spy in Greece, Al Qaeda Operations 08:12 - Almost Killed in Athens (17th November), Colleague Assassinated 20:06 - 2nd Time Almost Assassinated, Double Agent Plot & Crazy Story 37:51 - Learning about Al Qaeda & Day of 9/1$ 47:35 - 4 Days After 9/1$ & Tracking Terrorist 50:43 - Paramilitary Mistake of Afghanistan War 57:30 - Jose Rodriguez, Israeli's & Saudi's Desire for American Soil Attack 01:11:41 - Congress Waived Federal Regulation 01:19:01 - Working in Pakistan, Pakistani's CIA Equivalent 01:31:12 - CIA Targeter Assisting in Pakistani Operation, CIA Black Sites 01:40:02 - Hunt for Abu Zubaydah & Getting Him 01:46:53 - Abu Zubaydah Needing Emergency Help 01:57:10 - High Target Value of Abuzabada & Meaning Behind Capture 02:02:57 - Abu Zubaydah Sent to Black Sites & Eventually Guantanamo Bay 02:10:53 - Ali Soufan FBI Interrogator Onto Next High-Level Target 02:20:21 - Breaking the Constitution & Philosophical Belief 02:24:51 - Tom Drake NSA Whistleblower Story 02:33:08 - Reporter Reaches Out to John Kiriakou 02:40:31 - Working with John Kerry & Difficulty, Afghanistan Poppy Fields 02:49:54 - John Kerry is an Ego Maniac, The Obama Lies 02:56:03 - Re-Opening John Kirikou's Case Again 03:07:35 - Day of John's Arrest, Coming After Him 03:21:10 - Find John CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian D. Dorey - In-Studio Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@alessiallaman Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 249 - John Kiriakou Music by Artlist.io

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ John Kiriakou is a former CIA spy who was the agency's chief of counterterrorism in the Middle East prior to being prosecuted by the DOJ. PATREON https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey GUEST LINKS John's Substack: http://johnkiriakou.substack.com Follow John: https://x.com/JohnKiriakou TOMMY G SWIM DOCUMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dgdVRndfqg&t=850s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tommygmcgee/?hl=en LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - John Kirikaou vs Andy Bustamante Debate, Tucker Almost Having on a Fake CIA Spy 10:10 - Julian's Intelligence Contact Story (Financial Services), Spying on Citizens 19:27 - John Kirikaou's Reaching Highest Levels of CIA, Professor Who's CIA Operative Story 30:03 - CIA Psychological Breakdown & Working Deloitte 43:25 - Polygraph Examinations, 1st Day Working CIA (Iraq Assessment) 49:11 - Operation Desert Storm & Invasion of Kuwait, Liaison for Royal Family 56:03 - Iraq Catches Kuwait Stealing Oil (US Involvement), Saddam Invades Kuwait 01:05:11 - George Bush's Stance on Kuwait & Leaving (Insider Reports) 01:15:10 - Hunting Osama (Debacle & Disaster Operation of Invasion of Iraq) 01:26:34 - King of Jordan & CIA Predictions, Ben Gevere Israel's Worst Cabinet Member 01:32:27 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Controversy (CIA POV) 01:49:01 - Greek Festival & Parents Meeting George Tenet 01:52:02 - Rudy Giuliani Beef Story, Impenetrable TSA Door 02:09:31 - John's Job Offer of a Lifetime, FBI's Embarrassment, Counter Intelligence Program 02:17:41 - Attending CIA Farm, John Enjoying Being a CIA Spy & Working Assets 02:32:17 - Spy Craft School, Being in Disguise Story 02:44:33 - Prison Story, Making Assets 02:49:47 - 1st Wife & Difficulty of being CIA Asset CREDITS: - Host, Producer, and Editor: Julian Dorey - In-Studio Producer: Alessi Allaman - https://www.instagram.com/allaman.docyou/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 249 - John Kiriakou Music by Artlist.io

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Ephraim Mattos is the East Asia Operations Manager for White Mountain Research and is the Founder and CEO of the Fireside Journal. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and went on to serve in the armed forces as a US Navy SEAL. EPISODE LINKS - PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey - MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/ - AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952 GUEST LINKS - IG: https://www.instagram.com/ephraimmattos/?hl=en - WEBSITE: https://strongholdrescue.org/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ6QnPdHprxpt7njhHMyw2CiAuGfA1NtPcT33J8dLdZ3EvoqMadK6jb0Dw_aem_UGZH-q7yd-nMVmmpBrCdCA FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Ephraim's Childhood 13:11 - Becoming a Navy SEAL 22:21 - Navy SEAL Boot Camp 34:23 - Graduating BUDs, SEAL Team 1 & Culture 41:40 - True Reality of War, Stephen Ambrose D-Day Book 52:45 - Afghanistan Deployment, Rules of Engagement 01:04:35 - Insane near-death story 01:13:11 - Most Intense Combat Firefight Mission Ever 01:25:23 - Ephraim leaves Navy SEALs 01:30:47 - The Rise of 1S*S; Tommy G 01:38:21 - Future after Navy SEALS; Ephraim deploys to Mosul, Iraq 01:49:51 - Terror Tunnels; Eddie Gallagher 01:58:33 - Mosul Chaos & IS*S Atrocities 02:07:37 - Ephraim shot by IS*S 02:17:40 - Aftermath of Ephraim's battlefield injury 02:26:23 - Andrew Bustamante & John Kiriakou; "Democracy" 02:36:01 - The Burma War 02:45:23 - China's Relationship w/ Burma & Dark Underworld in Asia 02:57:11 - Ephraim at War w/ Burma Insurgency 03:16:47 - What Causes all War CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian Dorey - Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.instagram.com/allaman.docyou/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 244 - Ephraim Mattos Music by Artlist.io

John Kiriakou - Reluctant SpyMay 20Waterboarding terrorist suspects, CIA raids in Pakistan, and the truth about the invasion of Iraq—one CIA agent's shocking true story!Long before the waterboarding controversy exploded in the media, one CIA agent had already gone public. In a groundbreaking 2007 interview with ABC News, John Kiriakou defined waterboarding as torture—but still admitted that it probably was effective. This book, at once a confessional, an adventure story, and a chronicle of Kiriakou's life in the CIA, stands as an important, eloquent piece of testimony from a committed American patriot. Kiriakou takes us into the fight against an enemy fueled by fanaticism, chillingly recounting what it was like inside the CIA headquarters on the morning of 9/11, the agency leaders who stepped up and those who protected their careers, and, in what may be the book's most shocking revelation, how the White House made plans to invade Iraq a full year before the CIA knew about it—or could attempt to stop it. Chronicling both mind-boggling mistakes and heroic acts of individual courage, The Reluctant Spy is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the inner workings of the U.S. intelligence apparatus, the truth behind the torture debate, and the incredible dedication of ordinary men and women doing one of the most extraordinary jobs on earth.BookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

In the first half of this episode, Marcy Winograd shares a CODEPINK Congress program featuring John Kiriakou, former CIA torture whistleblower, and Zahra Billoo, executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations-San Francisco/Bay Area Chapter. During the second half of the program, Marcy speaks with Norman Solomon, author of War Made Invisible; How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, a book published before October 7th. Solomon has updated the paperback edition to include Afterward: The Gaza War, a beat-by-beat account of how a negligent corporate media enabled President Biden's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Learn more: "The Slide into Authoritarianism" by John Kiriakou. Consortium News.8/27/24https://consortiumnews.com/2024/08/27/john-kiriakou-the-slide-into-authoritarianism/CODEPINK Congress: "Authoritarianism at Home and Abroad." Host Marcy Winograd. Guests John Kiriakou and Zahra Billoo. 9/3/24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwVYn2WJy3kUS universities spent the summer strategizing to suppress student activism. Here is their plan by Carrie Zaremba. Mondoweiss. 9/2/2https://mondoweiss.net/2024/09/u-s-universities-spent-the-summer-strategizing-to-suppress-student-activism-here-is-their-plan/War Made Invisible; How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine by Norman Solomon, with Afterward: The Gaza War (paperback edition)https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/war-made-invisible-norman-solomon/1141772212;jsessionid=6A49181CF105503620265F1CA4BA4B9D.prodny_store02-atgap12?ean=9781620979167"Holding the Press and White House Accountable. Solomon's Afterward on the Gaza War." Marcy Winograd's review.CODEPINK's blog: Pink Tank. Sept. 4, 2024https://www.codepink.org/solomonbookreview

Watch the bonus show w/ Andy & John on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Former CIA Spies Andrew Bustamente & John Kiriakou debate American politics, the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump, Israel, Russia, privacy laws, and whistleblowers. SPONSORS https://hims.com/danny - Start your FREE online visit today. https://shopmando.com - Use code DANNY for $5 off your starter pack. KIRIAKOU LINKS: John's Substack: https://johnkiriakou.substack.com Follow John on X: https://x.com/johnkiriakou BUSTAMANTE LINKS: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/DannyJonesPodcast Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com Join the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Guantanamo prisoners plea deal 08:16 - Andrew Bustamante's & John Kiriakou's careers 13:20 - American ideals vs. the law 23:53 - How the world really works 27:18 - Framework that governs America 34:31 - Deep state's election influence 40:58 - Kamala Harris 50:46 - Will Trump abolish the CIA? 01:06:49 - Trump's shooter 01:19:53 - Venezuela 01:28:08 - Kiriakou's regret about whistleblowing 01:41:48 - Edward Snowden: criminal or hero? 01:50:07 - How the law interferes with our independence 01:59:23 - Why Kiriakou's work with Russian state media 02:13:17 - Israeli spies in America 02:24:21 - Hamas is a red herring 02:34:45 - WW3 02:42:25 - Hezbollah 02:47:50 - China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I'll answer that part first, that's the easy one,” explains John Kiriakou, the former CIA intelligence officer who served 30 months in federal prison for exposing the agency's torture program to the world, when asked whether he'd do it all again despite the personal and professional fallout from his disclosure. Those are just some of the many profound insights he shared with us during a recent, wide-ranging conversation encompassing everything from the significance of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's recent plea deal with U.S. authorities to the lack of affirmative defense under the WWI-era Espionage Act to his thoughts on Israel's indefinite detention and alleged torture of Palestinians, the personal toll of truth-telling, ongoing ‘War on Terror,' and much more. News Beat is produced in association with Manny Faces Media. Sign up for our free newsletter at newsbeat.substack.com Producer/Audio Editor: Michael "Manny Faces" ConfortiEditor-In-Chief: Chris TwarowskiManaging Editor: Rashed MianEpisode Art: Jon ChimSupport the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=EYkdQRkbZ6vNTGfNSGWZjx7_15orqqDl8vkmrAg3TkxLprft1OguFwxlheC3tAkNd-KVPG&country.x=US&locale.x=USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another groundbreaking episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast! This week, I sit down with John Kiriakou, the former CIA officer who blew the whistle on the U.S. government's use of waterboarding. John's story is one of courage, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice.In this eye-opening episode, John shares his experiences from his early career in the CIA, his pivotal role in capturing high-ranking al-Qaeda members, and the monumental decision to expose the U.S. government's controversial interrogation techniques. We also delve into the personal and professional consequences he faced, his time in prison, and his ongoing advocacy for transparency and prison reform.Join us as we explore the raw and often controversial world of intelligence and whistleblowing. This conversation is a call to action for leaders everywhere.

This episode includes my recent interview with John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte as well as some additional commentary on the assassination attempt. Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode! Music: "Some Say" by Mock Orange

John Kiriakou is a former CIA analyst, case officer & chief of counterterrorism. Matt Cox is a true crime writer & podcaster who was sentenced to 26 years in Federal prison for identity theft and mortgage fraud. SPONSORS https://shopify.com/dannyjones - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Matt's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@InsideTrueCrime John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnKiriakou John's Substack: https://johnkiriakou.substack.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Thomas Matthew Crooks 04:24 - Conspiracy theories 23:07 - Failed planning 32:11 - Foreign intelligence? 40:14 - Next Civil war 59:49 - Regan's assassination attempt 01:05:58 - Nixon, JFK & the CIA 01:15:14 - Trump's demeanor 01:22:41 - CIA spy John Kiriakou on Trump assassination attempt 01:50:42 - FBI agents reaction to Trump 01:56:47 - Demolition ranch t-shirt 02:00:38 - Propoganda 02:08:18 - Will Trump survive the election? 02:14:49 - Matt is a workhorse 02:26:08 - Draft returning? 02:30:20 - Hiring an editor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Speaks with former CIA officer and torture whistleblower, John Kiriakou. We discuss the Ukraine War, the Moscow terror attack, the Gaza Genocide and the Zionists' recent deadly attacks on Iran's embassy in Syria and on American aid workers. We then tie this into a larger deep historical context---the CIA's covert operations and the ways in which the "intelligence community" advanced US imperialism by collaborating with drug traffickers, jihadi terror networks, oil companies, and the intelligence services of US client states. Check out: Loud and Clear, John's Substack page! Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

In light of recent developments in the Julian Assange extradition case, former CIA officer John Kiriakou joins host Robert Scheer on this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, to delve deeper into the contradictions within the United States government and intelligence agencies regarding the disclosure of classified information and the veil of secrecy they maintain.

Gareth Porter returns to the show to mark episode 6,000. They start with a short discussion of Porter's next book on the Cold War before diving into what's happening in Gaza. They talk about Netanyahu's propaganda strategy after October 7, the risk of a wider war, whether the word genocide is merited and more. Discussed on the show: 6/14/19 Interview #5,000: The Life and Times of Gareth Porter “Who Really Started the Korean War?” (Antiwar.com) “244 US cargo planes, 20 ships deliver over 10,000 tons of military equipment to Israel — report” (Times of Israel) Joe Biden saying the bombing of Yemen will continue, despite not working “I didn't suggest we kill Palestinians” (Jerusalem Post) Gareth Porter is an investigative historian and journalist on the national security state. He is the author of Manufactured Crisis: The Untold Story of the Iran Nuclear Scare and, with John Kiriakou, The CIA Insider's Guide to the Iran Crisis. Follow him on Twitter @GarethPorter and listen to Gareth's previous appearances on the Scott Horton Show. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gareth Porter returns to the show to discuss the war in Gaza. First, Porter explains the project that has been keeping him from his typical daily journalism. He and Scott then dig into the story that has brought him back—the Israeli propaganda campaign to label al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City as Hamas' headquarters.  Discussed on the show: “Israeli Deceit & the Ongoing Battle of Shifa Hospital” (Consortium News) “IDF Knew Real Hamas HQ While Lying About al-Shifa” (Consortium News) Gareth Porter is an investigative historian and journalist on the national security state. He is the author of Manufactured Crisis: The Untold Story of the Iran Nuclear Scare and, with John Kiriakou, The CIA Insider's Guide to the Iran Crisis. Follow him on Twitter @GarethPorter and listen to Gareth's previous appearances on the Scott Horton Show. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices