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He exposed the CIA—and went to prison for telling the truth.
In this explosive interview, former CIA officer turned whistleblower John Kiriakou reveals what really goes on inside the U.S. intelligence community. From the agency’s use of torture to its influence on media, surveillance overreach, and internal corruption, Kiriakou’s story is a rare firsthand look into the secrets the government doesn’t want you to know.
We dive into:
How the CIA operates behind the scenes
The ethics of espionage, assassinations, and diplomacy
Government surveillance, media manipulation, and the 9/11 intelligence failure
Why whistleblowers face life-altering consequences for speaking out
🎙 Hosted by Austin Brown & Matt Finneran
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He exposed the CIA—and went to prison for telling the truth.
In this explosive interview, former CIA officer turned whistleblower John Kiriakou reveals what really goes on inside the U.S. intelligence community. From the agency’s use of torture to its influence on media, surveillance overreach, and internal corruption, Kiriakou’s story is a rare firsthand look into the secrets the government doesn’t want you to know.
We dive into:
How the CIA operates behind the scenes
The ethics of espionage, assassinations, and diplomacy
Government surveillance, media manipulation, and the 9/11 intelligence failure
Why whistleblowers face life-altering consequences for speaking out
🎙 Hosted by Austin Brown & Matt Finneran
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