Truth Hurts Show

John Kiriakou: Exposing Epstein, Mossad, CIA Torture & the Blackmail Playbook

Oct 2, 2025
In this compelling discussion, former CIA counterterrorism officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou exposes chilling details about CIA torture programs and the moral dilemmas he faced. He shares his claims linking Jeffrey Epstein to Mossad and discusses the dark art of blackmail in high places. Kiriakou recounts harrowing close calls in Greece, his approach to surviving prison, and how the CIA's culture fosters lawbreaking. His insights challenge us to question truth and ethics, revealing the hidden costs of accountability in intelligence.
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ADVICE

Build Surveillance-Detection Routes

  • Use surveillance-detection routes: plan multi-stop routes with purchases and wrong-way turns to spot tails.
  • Make outbound routes at least two hours and post-meeting checks at least one hour to confirm you're not followed.
ANECDOTE

Marriott Sting And Deception

  • During the Marriott sting seven teams waited while John tackled the double agent in an adjoining room and liaison partners sedated the suspect.
  • They used hotel freight elevator trickery to smuggle him out and later tied him to a chair for interrogation.
INSIGHT

Israeli Agensts And Capitol Influence

  • Israel conducts aggressive intelligence operations inside the U.S., often running undeclared agents to acquire defense tech.
  • Kiriakou argues AIPAC's exemption and influence lock U.S. policy toward Israel in ways few will challenge.
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