Best John Kiriakou Podcasts (2024)

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Controversial CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou Exposed America's Dark Secrets 1:03:20

9d ago1:03:20

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John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer, became a lightning rod for controversy when he blew the whistle on the U.S. government's covert use of torture techniques, specifically waterboarding, against terror suspects. His bold disclosure in 2007 brought to light the CIA's brutal interrogation methods, sparking a national debate on government transparenc…

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How Foreign Money Corrupts American Politics, about Sheldon & Miriam Adelson 11:48

5h ago11:48

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In this explosive episode, we delve into the murky world of political influence and corruption, examining how Sheldon and Miriam Adelson, two of the wealthiest figures in U.S. and Israeli politics, have used their fortune to shape American foreign policy in ways that prioritize Israel over American interests. We start with Miriam Adelson, who recen…

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Harris CNN Interview, DOJ Report on FBI Misconduct, German Elections 1:52:16

7h ago1:52:16

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rise of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in Germany, whether it can challenge the growing power of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), why the AfD has become so popular in the last five years, the first deport…

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Navigating the coming Storm in the Middle East, with Ambassador van Dam 1:25:45

44m ago1:25:45

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In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ambassador Nikolaos van Dam, a renowned diplomat and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, known for his critical perspectives on Israel and U.S. foreign policy. Through his candid analysis, Ambassador van Dam pulls back the curtain on the complex and often controversial dynamics that define one of th…

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UK Attacks Political Speech, US-China Talks, Infectious Disease Outbreaks 1:54:41

6h ago1:54:41

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Former Washington Post bureau chief and foreign correspondent Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss an apparent crackdown on political speech in the UK, as pro-Palestinian organizers and activists are arrested on charges under the Terrorism Act. He describes “panic” spreading across the West that support for Isra…

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#257 - 22 SAS Operator: DARPA Biotech & Future Super Soldiers | Jon Truett 2:27:26

1h ago2:27:26

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Jon Truett served 20 years in the 22 SAS Regiment of United Kingdom Special Forces. SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS https://instagram.com/jon_neuro https://linkedin.com/in/jon-truett-60841b222 https://nmesgroup.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jo…

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US Officials in China, Israel Raids West Bank, Durov Heads to Court 1:54:59

9h ago1:54:59

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Co-founder of independent media organization Status Coup Jordan Chariton joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the bipartisan effort to eliminate third party and independent candidates from ballots, the lack of federal regulation on social media influencers being paid surrogates for presidential candidates, the waning of t…

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Post-DNC Mini Bump, Meta Reveals White House Pressure, Trump Docs Case 1:55:33

6h ago1:55:33

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Spokesperson for the Black Hive and host of Full Spectrum on Anthony Rogers Wright joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ post convention bump, whether Harris is being boosted from below by more popular down ballot candidates, whether the race will be affected by Republicans coming out of the w…

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Telegram Founder Arrested, Broken Immigration Promises, Israel-Hezbollah Tensions 1:54:27

6h ago1:54:27

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses the real reasons Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France, whether the Western meddling in Telegram will impact communications on the battlefield in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz trying to get political cover after a high-profile crime by an asylum seeker, and former …

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#256 - Top Investigator: NEW Epstein Files & 'Diddy Connection' Unsealed | Nick Bryant 2:57:58

3d ago2:57:58

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Watch this episode uncensored & ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Nick Bryant is the original Journalist who published Epstein’s Black Book and Jet Passenger Logs. SPONSORS https://zbiotics.com/danny - Use code DANNY for 15% off your first order. https://mintmobile.com/danny - Get the 3-month plan for only $15 / month. https://shop…

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Kamala Accepts Nomination, Biden and Xi to Meet, Fed Signals Rate Cuts 1:55:25

8h ago1:55:25

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Editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author Margaret Kimberley joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ convention speech, the erasure of Palestinian voices from the convention, whether any candidate offers a chance to change US policy toward Israel, whether an endorsement from …

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Challenging Power: An Interview with Ken O'Keefe (part one) 1:20:49

6d ago1:20:49

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In this riveting episode, we sit down with Ken O'Keefe, a former U.S. Marine turned global activist, who has dedicated his life to challenging the most powerful forces in the world. Best known for his unyielding criticism of U.S. foreign policy and his advocacy for oppressed communities, Ken’s journey from soldier to activist is as extraordinary as…

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Challenging Power: An Interview with Ken O'Keefe (part two) 58:21

6d ago58:21

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Ken O'Keefe has stood on the front lines of some of the most controversial and pivotal moments in recent history. His unfiltered perspective on war, justice, and global power structures will challenge everything you think you know. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from a man who dares to speak truth to power with unwavering conviction. Send…

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DNC Won't Hear Palestinians, RFK Jr to Drop Out, DOJ Hunts Russian Media 1:54:01

6h ago1:54:01

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Adjunct professor at George Washington University and former NAACP general counsel Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Democratic party’s attempts to co-opt the idea of “freedom” from the right wing, lingering concerns that the Harris campaign will continue to coast on vibes over policy, what to expect whe…

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Kiev Drone Attack Repelled, AI Targets Journalism, the 401k Experiment 1:54:34

5h ago1:54:34

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Former US diplomat, and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the drone attack launched by Ukraine on Russia, updates to the US Nuclear Strategic Plan, how much influence the US actually has with Israel, expectations for an Iranian response to Israel’s assassination in Tehran…

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Weapons, War, and Wall Street: Col. Larry Wilkerson on the Corruption of US-Israel Ties 1:05:50

8d ago1:05:50

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What if the very foreign policy Col. Larry Wilkerson helped shape is now complicit in perpetuating some of the most egregious human rights violations in the Middle East? As the former chief of staff to Colin Powell, Wilkerson knows all too well the inner workings of the US-Israel alliance—a partnership that, according to him, has crossed ethical li…

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The Shadow War: Israel’s Decades of Targeted Assassinations, with Ambassador van Dam 30:49

8d ago30:49

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Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza with the full backing of the United States. As civilians are slaughtered and leaders of foreign nations are assassinated, the silence from the international community is deafening. On SaltCubeAnalytics today, we cut through the propaganda and expose the brutal reality of Israel’s aggressive actions and Americ…

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How the Hollywood Billionaire and Israeli Super Spy Arnon Milchan could bring down Netanyahu 51:15

8d ago51:15

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In this interview with the investigative Journalist James Bamford we look at this question. What have all these movies in common? Pretty Woman, JFK, The Bike riders, Mr. And Mrs. Smith, The Creator, Boheminan Rhapsody, The Revenant, the big short, Birdman, 12 years of slave, Little Women, and a 100 movies more. Well, they all were produced by a mys…

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Biden Kicks Off DNC, Chicago Protests, Tipped Wage Tax Trick 1:54:35

7d ago1:54:35

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Scholar, journalist and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the “bridging proposal” on Gaza being pushed by US State Secretary Antony Blinken, why US and Israeli negotiators are promoting a deal Hamas has already rejected, why Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t taking credit for any of Preside…

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From AIPAC member to Palestinian Rights Advocate 1:28:52

9d ago1:28:52

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Rich Forer is not your typical peace advocate. Once a fervent supporter and member of AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group often accused of shaping U.S. policy at the expense of Palestinian rights, Forer underwent a seismic transformation that few could have predicted. Today, he stands as a vocal critic of the very organization he once cha…

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Britain has blood on its hands 1:14:05

10d ago1:14:05

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Dive into a revealing interview with Prof. Nigel Ashton as we critically examine the deep-seated roots of the ongoing Middle East conflict, tracing back to Great Britain's controversial colonial legacy and the lasting impact of US foreign policy. In this thought-provoking discussion, Prof. Ashton uncovers how Britain's imperial ambitions and the US…

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DNC Kicks Off, Blinken Returns to Israel, Kiev’s Kursk Strategy 1:52:41

7d ago1:52:41

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s stated goals for his country’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, what goals might remain unstated, what’s on the agenda as Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Azerbaijan, whether Eu…

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#255 - 2025 US Civil War, Psychedelics, Christianity & the Machine Rapture | Whatifalthist 2:54:11

7d ago2:54:11

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Watch all episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Rudyard Lynch is creator of @WhatifAltHist he investigates patterns in history and anthropology so as to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. SPONSORS https://takethesis.com/danny - Get $60 off your first subs…

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Why Netanyahu won’t be indicted for Genocide 1:30:40

12d ago1:30:40

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Professor Dirk Moses thinks it’s unlikely that Netanyahu and his cohorts will be indicted for genocide, even in light of the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. Why? Because the Genocide Convention was deliberately crafted with a narrow definition, focusing solely on acts like killing or causing serious physical harm, and omitting broader forms of systemat…

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Kamala’s Policies, Lethal Heat in US Prisons, FDA Rejects MDMA for PTSD 1:55:20

8h ago1:55:20

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Researcher and independent investigative researcher Christopher Helali joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic platform, why the US and Western media continue to take ceasefire talks over Gaza seriously, whether a ceasefire agreement will actually prevent an Iranian retaliation, how Hez…

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US Afghan Exit Anniversary, Sudan Peace Talks, Kamala’s Policy Gap 1:55:05

6h ago1:55:05

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Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Daniel Kovalik joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Ben Zinevich to discuss the seemingly never-ending ceasefire negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian forces, how Benjamin Netanyahu's personal legal situation plays a role in the pursuit of a ceasefire, why CIA chief William Burns has been ca…

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Venezuela Candidate's CIA Links, Hunter Dodges FARA, US in Bangladesh? 1:54:57

9d ago1:54:57

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Editor of the Polemicist Jim Kavanagh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris couching her failure to provide a campaign platform as “strategic ambiguity”, whether Harris' honeymoon era polling will last, expectations of anti-DNC protests next week during the convention, how the lack of a new Gaz…

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Progressives Under Attack, Trump-Musk Talk, Mexico's Immigration Assistance 1:53:42

5h ago1:53:42

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Co-founder of independent media organization Status Coup Jordan Chariton joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss former President Donald Trump’s appearance with X owner Elon Musk on the platform, the misfires and apparent lethargy of the Trump campaign this time around, why Senator JD Vance increasingly looks like a poor cho…

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Ukraine Gambles, Israeli Massacre, Swiftboat 2.0? 1:52:37

2d ago1:52:37

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, why Kiev’s Western backers aren’t applauding this tactic, and how the incursion will affect the rest of the front line in the Donbass. They also discuss reports that the Islamic Stat…

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#254 - Explosive CIA Face-Off: Loyal Officer VS Dissident Spy 3:09:02

14d ago3:09:02

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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 …

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Trump Press Conference, Politicized Fed, Olympic Doping Politics 1:55:31

3d ago1:55:31

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Adjunct professor and former general counsel of the NAACP Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss former President Donald Trump's performance at Thursday’s press conference, his obsession with crowd sizes, the identical position of the two major pirates to continue unlimited military support for Israel, where the …

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UK Counterprotests, US Politics Gets Nasty, Boeing's Safety Lapses 1:53:35

4d ago1:53:35

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Veteran FBI special agent and whistleblower Jane Turner joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter's home being raided by the FBI yesterday, why a possible Foreign Agents Registration Act violation would warrant someone’s passport being seized, whether new allegations that Hunter Biden a…

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Hamas Names New Leader, Native Boarding Schools, Bangladesh Interim PM 1:56:11

20d ago1:56:11

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Spokesperson for Black Hive and host of Full Spectrum on WPFW Anthony Rogers Wright joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the background of Democratic running mate Tim Walz, whether he brings momentum to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, whether former President Donald Trump is undermining his own campaign, AIPAC tak…

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Kamala Taps Tim Walz, US Sanctions on China Backfire, Sonya Massey Case 1:53:46

6d ago1:53:46

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Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss a rocket attack that injured American personnel on a base in Iraq, reports that Russia might be supplying defensive weapons to Iran ahead of Iran’s anticipated strike on Israel, and how seriously to take US efforts …

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Mideast Shuttle Diplomacy, US Veepstakes, UK Anti-Migrant Riots 1:56:15

7d ago1:56:15

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the anti-immigrant violence that erupted across the UK this weekend, who is behind this violence, how mainstream media and politicians in the UK both stoke and benefit from racial violence, how the government is like…

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#253 - Ancient Hindu Texts: Alien Reptile Gods, Giants & Super Machines | Praveen Mohan 3:22:32

21d ago3:22:32

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Watch the bonus show w/ Praveen on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Praveen Mohan investigates the ancient megalithic structures of India, archeology, and extraterrestrial theory. Praveen has also been featured on History Channel's "Ancient Aliens". SPONSORS https://shopify.com/dannyjones - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period. https://me…

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Unemployment Rises, US Revives Guaido Gambit, Iran Response Countdown 1:55:23

11d ago1:55:23

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Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Daniel Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss latest the most recent US labor figures, which hint at a slowing economy; the National Educators Association locking out its employees over a contract disagreement; the antitrust action being taken against chipmaker Nvidi…

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US-Russia Prisoner Swap, Google Autofill Bias, Iran's Response to Tehran Attack 1:55:43

25d ago1:55:43

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Author, editor, and longtime psychology researcher and professor Dr. Robert Epstein joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the suspected bias of Google search suggestions, how Google’s search suggestions have proven to psychologically influence opinions, how mainstream media has shrugged off the gravity of Google’s influenc…

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Hamas Leader Assassinated, Kamala VP Shortlist, 2024 Immigration Policies 1:54:11

28d ago1:54:11

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Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the shrinking list of candidates to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, the Democrats’ chances in Georgia, former President Donald Trump's habit of making provocative but vague statements about his rivals, more polling on the 2024 race, wh…

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CIA Torture Whistleblower John Kiriakou Talks Assange, Israel & Toll of Truth-Telling 46:38

28d ago46:38

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“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 prof…

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Venezuela Election Turmoil, Israelis Defend Detainee Abuse, US Prison Reform 1:54:24

1M ago1:54:24

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International human rights activist, organizer and political analyst Ajamu Baraka joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the post-election tensions in Venezuela, why to view with skepticism criticism levied by Western countries who have also attempted to force regime change in Venezuela for decades, whether opposition prote…

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Venezuela Election, Israel-Hezbollah Escalation, Crypto Campaigns 1:54:25

1M ago1:54:25

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the possibility of a serious escalation of the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, how much influence the Lebanese government has over escalation or restraint on the border, the continued deadlock between Hamas and Israel over a …

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#252 - The Shadow Government, World Bank & CIA-Backed Coup's | John Perkins 3:15:20

28d ago3:15:20

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Watch all episodes uncensored & ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones John Perkins was advisor to the World Bank, UN, IMF, Fortune 500 corporations, governments of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. John used development loans to saddle countries with huge debts and force them to serve US interests. SP…

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#251 - Civil War, Comanche Terror, Ku Klux Klan & America's Most Violent Era | Tore Olsson 2:12:10

1M ago2:12:10

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Watch this episode uncensored & ad free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Tore Olsson is a historian of the United States since the Civil War. His most recent book, Red Dead’s History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America’s Violent Past highlights is an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920. SPONSORS https://shopmando.c…

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