John Kiriakou's Briefing Room

John Kiriakou
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John Kiriakou is a CIA whistleblower, bestselling author, and host of John Kiriakou's Briefing Room.

  1. 2d ago

    "What Was My Last Mission Like?" | Ex-CIA Agent Q&A

    You asked, I answered—Part 3 is officially here! This time, I’m diving deep into your most burning questions, from the scariest encounters of my CIA career to whether or not aliens are actually real. We’re covering it all in this episode: the truth behind coming out as a whistleblower, what it’s really like hiding my career from my family, and even a little bit of relationship advice for the road. I am endlessly grateful for the amazing community we’ve built and the global support you show me every single day. If you want to be featured in the next one, leave your burning questions in the comment section below! -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

  2. 4d ago

    Gaza’s Reality, Biden’s Ultimatum, and the Race for the Senate | Episode 24

    This episode combines striking visual data from the ground with exclusive political insight. We begin by examining the scale of destruction in Gaza using newly updated Google Earth imagery and UN reports detailing 61 million tonnes of debris. Next, we dive into an extraordinary insider account from top Middle East adviser Brett McGurk, revealing the intense frustration inside the Biden White House, a heated phone call where the President threatened to cut off military aid to Israel, and the tense Situation Room standoff against Iranian missiles. Finally, we pivot to the upcoming midterm elections to break down the high-stakes Senate race in Michigan, where candidate Abdul El-Sayed has built an unexpected, game-changing coalition. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

  3. 6d ago

    Netanyahu Secretly Flew to Dubai: Now We Know Why | Episode 23

    In today's episode, we're diving into a stunning new investigative report revealing that Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly made a secret trip to the UAE. Sources say the Israeli Prime Minister personally asked President Mohamed bin Zayed to deny that he had warned Netanyahu about Hamas prior to the October 7th attacks. We also take a closer look at the rising human cost in the Strait of Hormuz, where new NBC News reporting reveals the Pentagon quietly increased its official casualty count of wounded American service members. Plus, we react to some of the week's biggest political and public clips: from Donald Trump revealing he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "take it easy" on striking Russian oil refineries, to Bill Gates explaining his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein by claiming he was told Epstein could help raise billions for global health. From there, we turn our attention to the upcoming midterms, shifting our focus to Iowa, where a pair of highly fascinating statewide races are completely changing the political map. And finally, we look back 25 years at a pivotal moment in history: the incredible 9/11 response mission of the CIA's Team JAWBREAKER. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - https://kalshi.com/sign-up DeleteMe - DeleteMe - Visit https://joindeleteme.com/JKBR to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan and use promo code JKBR at checkout. American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com0:00 Introduction 0:04 United Nations Drama 6:11 President of Syria 12:26 Who Will Win Midterms 25:20 Leaked Audio From AIPAC 27:28 Trump Banning Press Backfires 31:15 Angry Birds

  4. Sep 24

    Major Drama at the United Nations Summit & My Angry Birds Tier List | Episode 22

    UN week in New York is never short on drama and this year, the tension behind closed doors spilled right up to the microphone. In today's episode, I’m breaking down some remarkable moments from the United Nations General Assembly, including extraordinary threats, surprising walkouts, and the latest verbal fireworks involving the leaders of Iran, Pakistan, and Syria. Then, we're shifting gears to the midterm elections. We take a close look at a critical battleground race in the Michigan U.S. Senate election, where a highly predictable (but totally hypocritical) shift in strategy tells us exactly how worried Republicans are about their internal polling. Plus, I react to a shocking media blackout at the White House after major news networks collectively decided to stand together and suspend coverage. Finally, because you asked for it, we are pivoting from heavy geopolitics to mobile gaming. The comment section has been begging for this, so we delivered. Check it out now on Briefing Room. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

  5. Sep 22

    Trump has a Houthi problem, and no easy way out | Ep. 21

    Ukraine just launched its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, setting a major oil refinery ablaze as hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital. Meanwhile, the Houthis struck Riyadh as their conflict with Saudi Arabia escalates, confronting the United States with difficult choices over whether and how to become more involved. Then, a remarkable CNN investigation: the U.S. military reportedly came close to intercepting and boarding a Chinese vessel (an act of war) after an AI-assisted intelligence report falsely identified its cargo as components of a nuclear weapons program.  Plus, the latest chapter in Ed Sheeran trying to do clean-up for his Macklemore controversy.  -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Financing - Disclaimer NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-721-3300 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit http://AmericanFinancing.net/Briefing...  Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99  My Patriot Supply - Visit http://preparewithJKBR.com  American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

  6. Sep 17

    Ep. 20 | The $2.8 Billion Bomb Deal YOU Are Funding

    The United States is preparing its largest sale of bombs to Israel in years, carrying a massive $2.8 billion price tag. And get this... you are paying for it. Plus, Rep. Thomas Massie blindsided House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership by introducing a surprise privileged motion to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend a bizarre new hiring policy for FBI applicants. And lastly, the Streisand Effect hits Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was booted for making pro-Palestine remarks. We break down the fallout already happening right now. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com

  7. Sep 15

    Ep. 19 - We Have Underestimated the Houthis for FAR Too Long.

    Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized more islands in the Bab-al-Mandeb Strait, creating another front to the Iran War. A new 60 Minutes hidden-camera investigation revealed the inside world of so-called “pardon brokers.” An Anthropic whistleblower said AI could potentially “kill us all.” And most importantly, I walked the runway at New York Fashion Week. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. American Financing - Call (866) 721-3300 or go to https://AmericanFinancing.net/BriefingRoom  Disclaimer: NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-721-3300 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit AmericanFinancing.net/BriefingRoom Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com -- -- -- #JohnKiriakou #JohnKiriakousBriefingRoom #JKBR #News #ExSpy #CIA #politics

  8. Sep 10

    Ep. 18 - Bombshell Report: Netanyahu Was Warned Before October 7th.

    As we approach the anniversary of September 11th, we reflect on the single greatest intelligence failure in U.S. history. Simultaneously, we’re learning something extraordinary about the warnings before October 7, and the shocking similarities these warnings had with 9/11.  -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram —  instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —  tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X —  x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques” is available for pre-order on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0caou5V8 -- -- -- johnkiriakou.com -- -- -- #JohnKiriakou #JohnKiriakousBriefingRoom #JKBR #News #ExSpy #CIA #politics

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