CIA Whistleblower: They Can See All Your Messages! I Was Under Surveillance In Pakistan!

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • 1:45:56
  • Full Episode

Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison!

John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison.

He explains: ◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time ◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies ◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again ◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track ◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat

00:00 Intro 02:50 I Blew the Whistle on the CIA 04:26 What Was Your Role in the CIA? 12:44 How Did You End Up Being a Spy? 15:04 The CIA’s Strategy With Podcasters 17:46 How Did You Get Into the CIA? 23:32 What Was Your Training Like? 27:56 People’s Vulnerabilities 31:30 What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone? 33:17 Lying and Lie Detection 37:52 Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team’ in the CIA? 41:31 What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World? 47:39 Digital Security 52:06 Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth 56:37 Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy? 58:27 How Many Spies Are There in the US? 01:04:04 Conspiracy Theories 01:05:29 Dosing Americans With LSD 01:08:51 Are the CIA Involved in Iran? 01:11:07 Have You Ever Killed Anyone? 01:15:06 Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive? 01:21:33 Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy? 01:26:57 Who Is the Real Adversary? 01:29:12 Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else? 01:33:22 Does China Want the US to Fall? 01:34:10 Is the US Going Bankrupt? 01:36:15 Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law? 01:40:09 Should You Be Pardoned by Trump? 01:40:48 What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life?

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Brief Summary

John Kiryaku discusses CIA surveillance, ethics of torture, and espionage practices, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in intelligence work.

Key points

  • Whistleblower's Courage. A former CIA officer reflects on his decision to expose the agency's torture program.
  • The CIA's Influence on Hollywood. Exploring how the CIA collaborates with Hollywood to shape public perception.
  • Secrets and Lies. John navigates the complexities of keeping his CIA application a secret from his wife.
  • Training for Deception. John discusses the CIA's training in lying and its impact on personal relationships.
  • The Lunch Invitation. A surprising lunch invitation leads to unexpected pressure from a boss.
  • The Espionage Charges. Facing serious charges after speaking out about torture programs.

Tension

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