CIA Spy EXPOSES NSA's Largest DOMESTIC Spy Program EVER

John Kiriakou was the CIA officer who blew the whistle on illegal torture programs and paid the price. While the architects of enhanced interrogation walked free, Kiriakou was the one sent to prison. John opens up about the inner workings of America’s intelligence machine, what really went down after 9/11, and how programs like Stellar Winds and the PATRIOT ACT laid the groundwork for mass surveillance on U.S. citizens.We dig into the shadowy networks behind fentanyl trafficking, the truth about Afghanistan and Iran, and how past intelligence failures have shaped today’s world. John also exposes institutional rot, the legacy of the Dulles brothers, Henry Kissinger, and the weaponized use of diversity in the intelligence community. From Cold War psyops to the rise of BRICS and what it means for American hegemony, this episode covers it all.John is the author of "The Reluctant Spy," "Doing Time Like a Spy,", "The Convenient Terrorist." and others. You can hear more from him on his own show, "Political Misfits".Chapters:00:00 Introduction to John Kiriakou02:00 The Journey of a Whistleblower08:20 The Impact of the Patriot Act16:07 Challenges for Modern Whistleblowers20:29 The Cost of Betrayal21:57 Ethics in Intelligence Gathering23:50 Whistleblowing and Accountability26:41 The Role of Intelligence in Modern Warfare28:57 The Assassination of a British Diplomat31:50 The Downfall of Christopher Steele34:03 The Legacy of Billy Waugh44:39 The Role of Military Training in Civilian Life45:22 Exploring Conspiracy Theories Around 9/1147:43 Intelligence Failures and Warnings Before 9/1151:10 The Complex Relationship with Israel52:13 American Interests vs. Foreign Allegiances53:36 The Dynamics of Military Aid and Equipment58:37 The Afghanistan Withdrawal and Its Implications01:04:03 The Opium Wars and Modern Drug Trade01:04:53 Historical Context of Intelligence Recruitment01:12:54 Psychological Manipulation and Occult Influences in Intelligence01:13:09 The Occult and Intelligence Operations01:16:17 The CIA's Historical Blind Spot01:21:49 Declassified Documents and Historical Revelations01:22:43 The Kennedy Assassination and CIA Involvement01:29:16 The Dulles Brothers and Their Power01:37:50 Kennedy, the Bay of Pigs, and the Shadow Government01:40:39 Patterns of Political Assassination01:43:12 Security Protocols and Incompetence01:49:09 Threat Assessment and Assumptions01:51:15 MK Ultra and Its Implications02:01:30 China's Economic Independence and BRICS02:02:42 Future of American Foreign Policy and RelationsCheck Out Our Sponsors:Alp! ALP is arguably the world's best nicotine pouch brand dedicated to offering a better, more satisfying way to enjoy nicotine. ALP is tobacco leaf-free, smoke-free, and available in a range of flavors and strengths. Use our affiliate link: https://alppouch.com/icamewithfire to let them know we sent you and use promo code: ALP-C9ER6GCKZFDXLCY for 10% off your order. (We know, lame promo code…)Kill Cliff Energy! Looking for a clean energy boost without the crash? Kill Cliff Energy has you covered! Packed with natural ingredients, electrolytes, and just the right amount of caffeine, Kill Cliff gives you the energy you need to power through your day. Plus, with our exclusive discount code KCPODCAST20, you can get 20% off your next purchase. Fuel your energy and recovery with Kill Cliff! Check them out at https://www.killcliff.com