3 Hours with John Kiriakou: CIA Whistleblower on JFK, Conspiracies & Power

I spent an evening with former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou discussing faith, conscience, intelligence, war, and the personal cost of telling the truth. From the CIA to prison and beyond, John's story is a powerful reminder of what it means to stand by your convictions when everything is on the line. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Meeting John Kiriakou 08:45 Politics, Media, and America's Cultural Divide 16:30 Growing Up, Faith, and Becoming a CIA Officer 25:00 Recruiting Sources & Lessons from Intelligence Work 35:30 Israel, Foreign Policy, and Global Intelligence 47:15 Netanyahu, Palestine, and the Future of the Middle East 58:45 Personal Encounters That Changed John's Perspective 1:12:30 Faith, Conscience, and Becoming a Whistleblower 1:23:15 Prison, Forgiveness, and Life After the CIA 1:37:30 Why Gen Z Connects with John Kiriakou 1:51:15 CIA Kill Lists, Drones, and Modern Assassinations 2:00:00 MK Ultra, LSD Experiments, and CIA Secrets 2:09:00 America, Israel, and Reclaiming U.S. Foreign Policy 2:14:00 What John Believed at 30 That He No Longer Believes 2:18:30 The Hidden Culture Inside the CIA 2:24:30 Can the CIA Be Fixed? 2:29:00 Cameo Fame, Mental Health, and Saving Lives 2:32:00 The Tragic Story of James 2:39:00 The Gift of Suffering and Finding Purpose 2:43:45 John's Final Advice to Gen Z 2:45:05 Closing Remarks Jason Jones / VPP: •Save West Bank Christians Campaign: https://savewestbankchristians.com/ • Vulnerable People Project (VPP): https://www.vulnerablepeopleproject.com • Jason’s Substack: https://thejasonjonesshow.substack.com • Instagram: @thevulnerablepeopleproject • X (Twitter): @Vulnerable_VPP