My Price Is My Life With James O’Keefe

James O’Keefe
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My Price Is My Life is a podcast that explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and human nature through in-depth conversations. Episodes feature candid discussions that reveal what motivates people to take risks, and the personal cost of those decisions.

  1. 1D AGO

    John Kiriakou: Inside the CIA and the Cost of Speaking Out | My Price Is My Life Ep #22

    In this episode of My Price Is My Life, James O’Keefe sits down with former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou, who spent nearly 15 years inside the agency as both an analyst and operations officer, including overseas assignments in Greece and a senior counterterrorism role in Pakistan following the September 11th attacks. Kiriakou discusses his path into the CIA, his involvement in counterterrorism operations, and his firsthand experience with the CIA interrogation program. He also recounts becoming the first U.S. government official to publicly confirm the use of waterboarding, the fallout that followed, and the personal cost of speaking out. (00:00) Introduction & CIA Career (12:02) Undercover Journalism & Intelligence Sources (13:53) Epstein Case Discussion (15:56) CIA Interrogations & Torture Program (20:30) What Makes This Investigation Different (23:24) Decision To Go Public (28:02) Torture Techniques & Internal Reactions (28:30) Interrogation Methods Discussion (34:03) FBI Audio Leaks Discussion (34:51) Handling Prison and Survival Behind Bars (37:17) Fallout and Decisions After Going Public

    1h 31m

  2. JAN 23

    Michelle Evans | My Price Is My Life with James O'Keefe #21

    Michelle Evans: Fighting For The First Amendment, Criminal Investigation, & Combatting Transgender Ideology | MPIML Ep #21   In this episode of My Price Is My Life, James O’Keefe sits down with Michelle Evans, who stood up against transgender men in women’s spaces. She was legally targeted and dragged into a criminal investigation.   Michelle opens up about her legal battle, the fight to defend her First Amendment rights, and standing up for family values. She speaks about fighting back for future generations and working to secure a better future for her children.   (00:00) Introduction: Michelle Evans (03:12) Weeks Before Legal Battle Begins (04:39) The Day The Interrogating All Begins  (10:56) Court Of Appeals for the Fifth Circut (14:06) Not Giving Up Is Half The Battle (24:02) Michelle’s Criminal Investigation (31:04) Elon Musk Reaction (37:20) Men In Women's Locker Rooms & Bathrooms (40:09) Definition of Man & Woman (50:21) Hypothetical's of Men in Women's Bathrooms (53:22) Why Michelle Decided To Stand Up (01:01:42) Would Michelle Do This Again?   Paid Partnerships with:   American Independence Gold - Free Extra Gold & Silver with Qualifying Purchases  - Complimentary Secure Safe for Qualified Cash  - A Portion of Every Sale Is Donated To The Tunnels to Towers Foundation https://OKEEFEMEDIAGOLD.com   Impact Health: Cut your health insurance costs up to 50% with a stable rate you can count on. No middlemen, no red tape, no network restrictions. Go to http://ImpactOMG.com

    1h 8m

  3. JAN 16

    Robert Morss | My Price Is My Life with James O'Keefe #20

    Robert Morris joins James O’Keefe for a powerful conversation about patriotism, faith, and the personal cost of standing for one’s beliefs. In this episode, Robert shares his experience as a January 6 political prisoner, reflecting on the challenges of incarceration, family betrayal, and the lessons learned about integrity, resilience, and moral courage. He discusses civil disobedience, the tension between God’s law and man’s law, and the responsibilities of citizens to defend liberty in the face of tyranny. The conversation also explores the transformative power of suffering, the wisdom gained from classical literature and Stoic philosophy, and the ways he seeks to lead his family and inspire the next generation.    Paid Sponsorships — American Independence Gold: Free Extra Gold with Qualifying Purchases: https://okeefemediagold.com   Impact Health -Cut your health insurance costs up to 50%! -Rate stability you can count on -No middlemen, no red tape -No network restrictions https://www1.impacthealthsharing.com/omg   Support — Join the Movement: http://bit.ly/476WgpE

    1h 46m

  4. 12/15/2025

    Adam Carolla | My Price Is My Life with James O'Keefe #19

    Adam Carolla joins James O’Keefe for a candid conversation about comedy, culture, and the consequences of speaking freely. In this episode, Adam discusses how his stand-up and media platform have increasingly focused on issues surrounding California, immigration, and government policy, the backlash that comes with outspoken cultural commentary, and why free speech remains central to his work as a comedian, author, and broadcaster. Chapters: 05:12 - Adam on how blue-collar life shaped his comedy 07:28 - 1970s football in LA: heat, toughness, “no water” culture 08:43 - Dirty jobs + carpet cleaning war stories (Not Taco Bell Material) 11:24 - Why Adam didn’t get hired at Taco Bell 14:15 - “Blue-collar guy” vs “blue-collar comic” 15:02 - Where Adam’s humor came from + why he drifted to trades first 20:21 - Morning radio obsession: “I’m funnier than these guys” 36:47 - Fear culture + “safety” as a societal problem 40:01 - COVID, lockdowns, and the “calibration” metaphor 42:03 - Testosterone, modern softness, and risk avoidance 50:49 - Masks, mandates, and refusing to comply (clip) 55:42 - How media changed: edit bay perfection vs live/podcasting 58:04 - Writing books vs standup + Adam’s creative process 1:02:14 - Caller question: Adam’s “made-up movie” idea 1:05:46 - Where Adam gets ideas (working out, TV, football absurdities)   Paid Sponsorships — American Independence Gold: Free Extra Gold with Qualifying Purchases: https://okeefemediagold.com Support the Mission, Join the Movement: https://okeefemediagroup.com/get-full...

    1h 10m

  5. 12/05/2025

    Sage Steele | My Price Is My Life with James O'Keefe #18

    Former ESPN anchor Sage Steele joins James O’Keefe for a conversation about conscience, courage, and the cost of speaking out. In this episode, Sage describes the moment she realized she could no longer stay silent, the backlash that followed, her lawsuit against Disney/ESPN, and how faith and family guided her through the storm.   Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 06:10 – Finding peace after cancellation 10:20 – Entering ESPN in 2007 and how the world changed 13:17 – Obama, race, and biracial identity 29:55 – The vaccine mandate: fear, pressure & regret 36:50 – Suspension, forced apology & ESPN’s double standard 45:12 – Filing the lawsuit - and telling her kids 52:40 – Faith, courage & refusing to stay silent 57:18 – Parenting, leadership & becoming stronger 1:03:42 – Life after ESPN: new freedom, purpose & gratitude 1:28:05 – Leadership, Fearlessness & The Loneliness of Standing Firm 1:36:44 – Sports Stories: Locker Rooms & Legends & Human Moments   Paid Sponsorships — American Independence Gold: Free Extra Gold with Qualifying Purchases: https://okeefemediagold.com   Support the Mission, Join the Movement: https://okeefemediagroup.com/get-full...

    2h 11m

  6. 11/25/2025

    Madison Cawthorn: Inside Washington’s Secrets, Blackmail, & His Fight for Truth | My Price Is My Life With James O'Keefe#17

    In this episode of My Price Is My Life, James O’Keefe sits down with former Congressman Madison Cawthorn, the youngest member ever elected to Congress, for one of his most personal and unfiltered interviews to date.   Cawthorn opens up about the infamous claims of “cocaine and congressional orgies,” blackmail, his battles with political leadership, the corruption he witnessed in Washington, and his near-fatal car crash that reshaped his life. From surviving the media smear machine to rediscovering faith, purpose, and courage, this is a conversation about power, truth, and redemption in modern America.   Chapters (0:00) – Intro (2:20) – “Cocaine and congressional orgies” / How DC Corruption really works (9:00) – The Hypocrisy of Lawmakers. (13:41) – Money, Honeypot Operations, & Blackmail in Washington (21:15) – The Epstein question & CIA connections. (29:36) – The Left / Asymmetric Civil Warfare (33:00) – Saying “no” to Congressional Leadership & Paying the Price. (39:45) – January 6th, Trump, & the populist movement  (44:21) – The Infamous Smear Campaign (52:00) – The Jet Ski Moment (58:00) – Life after Congress: moving to Florida and rediscovering purpose (1:25:03) – Lawfare as a Weapon: Resource Drain & “Insurrection” Gambit (1:35:26) – The Veritas Schism (1:49:15) – Does Madison Want Children?   Episode sponsor: American Independence Gold: https://okeefemediagold.com

    2h 2m

  7. 11/25/2025

    Jeff Evely: The Canadian Veteran Banned from the Capital | My Price Is My Life With James O'Keefe#16

    In this episode of My Price Is My Life, James O’Keefe sits down with Jeffrey Evely, a 20-year Canadian Armed Forces veteran who became a national symbol of resistance after being banned from Ottawa and fined $28,000 for hiking in defiance of Nova Scotia’s “forest ban.” From his military service to his arrest during the Freedom Convoy, Evely’s story explores courage, tyranny, and the personal cost of standing for principle in modern Canada.   Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:50) Why Jeff Defied Nova Scotia’s “Hiking Ban” & Got Fined $25k on Purpose (13:01) Canada’s State-Funded Media & Propaganda (14:37) State Narrative & “Trust the Experts” Defense (18:14) Premier Tim Houston Hiking Ban Contradictions (20:17) Standing up to Tyrants: Jeff’s Involvement in the Covid Freedom Convoy (33:44) The Harsh Reality of Speaking Out: From Veteran to Paraiah (45:55) Overcoming Fear - Battling the System (49:04) The Book of Job / Refusing Bitterness (58:18) The Four Stoic Virtues in Practice (1:18:02) The Fourth Turning, PPC Run & The Personal Price (1:24:25) Jeff Evely on Personal Experience w/ Gender Ideology and its Effects on his Family.   Episode sponsor: American Independence Gold: https://okeefemediagold.com

    1h 34m

  8. 11/25/2025

    Thomas Drake: The NSA Whistleblower Who Inspired Edward Snowden | My Price Is My Life With James O'Keefe #15

    What happens when you blow the whistle from inside one of the most secretive intelligence agencies in the world?   Thomas Drake was a senior executive at the NSA who exposed illegal mass surveillance on Americans, government waste, and deep corruption after 9/11. For telling the truth, the U.S. government charged him under the Espionage Act - the same law used against spies. Edward Snowden famously said, "If there hadn't been a Thomas Drake, there couldn't have been an Edward Snowden."   In this powerful interview with James O’Keefe on My Price Is My Life, Drake reveals: - The truth about NSA wiretapping and mass surveillance - How taxpayer money was wasted on the failed Trailblazer program - Why Edward Snowden called Drake his “warning” - What it’s like when the FBI raids your home for telling the truth - And the real cost of whistleblowing in America today   Listen to the end for an inside look at how the intelligence community turned on one of its own Chapters: (0:00) Inside the NSA After 9/11 (7:00) The Trailblazer Scandal (18:00) Blowing the Whistle (24:00) The FBI Raid (30:00) The Snowden Connection (36:00) Contractor Corruption & the Deep State (42:00) The Price of Whistleblowing (48:00) Faith and Resilience (55:00) Psychological Warfare (1:03:00) The Nature of Power (1:15:00) Lessons from History (1:25:00) What It Means to Be Free (1:50:00) Surviving the Fallout (2:00:00) The True Price of Telling the Truth   Episode Sponsor: American Independence Gold: Free Extra Gold with Qualifying Purchases: https://okeefemediagold.com

    2h 12m
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