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

    Greek Ambassador Job Opening?? Trump, Put Me In! | Episode 28

    Is President Trump waiting until after the midterms to launch another round of strikes in the Middle East? On today's episode of John Kiriakou's Briefing Room, we break down Trump's extraordinary warning to the Houthis following their devastating attacks on Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for renewed strikes against Iran before HIS Election Day in Israel. Then, a suspected spy inside OpenAI. The FBI has arrested a Saudi engineer accused of planting sophisticated surveillance equipment inside the company's San Francisco offices. What was he trying to uncover, and who was he working for? And finally, with U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigning, we have a pitch for her replacement! A man with deep knowledge of the country, culture, and language. One request: he might need a presidential pardon first. All that and more on John Kiriakou's 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

  2. 4d ago

    Riyadh Under Fire: The Major Escalation the Media Is Ignoring | Episode 27

    The war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has escalated dramatically as Riyadh’s international airport was hit by missile strikes twice in forty-eight hours, leaving at least twelve dead and hundreds injured. As Saudi forces strike back hard with widespread bombings across Yemen, we analyze the silence from American media, break down how the White House might react, and look at whether this major escalation will pull the United States directly into a wider Middle Eastern war. We also react to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s sweeping order to investigate and prosecute IDF soldiers who blew the whistle on military conduct in the anonymous "NAZA" investigative documentary. On the domestic front, we debunk the right-wing influencer hoax claiming Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was secretly institutionalized in Ohio, exposing the real political panic driving these campaign-trail conspiracy theories. We then go inside the West Bank to look at a remarkable 60 Minutes package detailing weaponized settler violence and the detention of Palestinian residents. Finally, after years of persistence on the show, we celebrate a major milestone as we have officially made contact with Angry Birds headquarters, before tackling the uncharted legal territory of two botched high-profile military executions. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: DeleteMe - DeleteMe - Visit https://joindeleteme.com/JKBR to get 20% off your DeleteMe plan and use promo code JKBR at checkout. Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK 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. Oct 8

    Angry Birds stole my tier list!! And German spy chief under ARREST | Episode 26

    A classified CIA assessment warns Israel is “one spark away” from collapse. Hours later, Germany's former intelligence chief is arrested in a sprawling treason plot involving a steakhouse heiress, an Israeli spy firm, and an attempted kidnapping. In this episode, we break down the shocking espionage scandal upending Berlin and the massive "polycrisis" erupting across France as hundreds of thousands of protestors take to the streets just six months before a pivotal presidential election. Plus, a look at the official Angry Birds YouTube channel putting out a suspiciously familiar video right after our recent tier list dropped. -- -- -- 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

  4. Oct 6

    War has begun: Yemen strikes back against Houthis | Episode 25

    A secret meeting at Camp David. Hours later, 257 precision strikes in Yemen. In this episode, John Kiriakou breaks down the escalating Saudi-backed offensive against the Houthis and what the United States is doing behind the scenes. Plus: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff, John updates his increasingly dangerous world travel guide, a new development involving an Epstein whistleblower, and leaked audio creates trouble for Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK 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 -- -- --

  5. Oct 3

    "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

  6. Oct 1

    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

  7. Sep 29

    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

  8. 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

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