We Asked a CIA Officer 24 Tough Questions | Honesty Box

In this episode of Honesty Box, Former CIA Spy and Whistleblower, John Kiriakou spills all about working for America’s primary intelligence agency. Disclaimer: This interview was filmed early 2025. Thank you to John Kiriakou for taking part in this episode. You can find out more about the work he does at www.johnkiriakou.substack.com and www.johnkiriakou.com 00:00 Intro 00:40 What do the CIA actually do? 01:27 What skills make a good agent? 03:10 Coolest spy tech you ever got to use? 04:33 Does the CIA listen through our phones? 05:35 Are hitmen real? 06:44 How does the CIA recruit spies? 09:15 Do you ever fear for your life? 12:31 Does Trump have the UK and Europe's back? 13:04 Which film or tv series portrays spy best? 14:23 Is social media the biggest intelligence-gathering tool today? 14:58 What was 9/11’s impact on the world? 15:47 Why are there so many wars in 2025? 16:48 Can the CIA make someone disappear? 18:02 How does the USA track terrorist threats? 18:51 Can you be a spy and still have a moral compass? 19:32 What is the most controversial thing you’ve done? 20:52 Shouldn’t torture be legal if we are protecting American lives? 21:52 What is the most dangerous country in the world right now? 23:16 What do you make of US foreign policy right now? 24:09 Does China actually pose a real risk to the West? 25:22 Is the CIA or MI6 more elite? 26:27 Are sleeper agents real? 27:51 Is Chief of Disguise a real job? 28:51 What made you decide to blow the whistle? #cia #spy #espionage #politics #ladbiblestories #podcast 👀 Welcome to LADbible Stories – the home of raw interviews, real people, and powerful documentaries. From Minutes With and The Meet, to the brutally honest Honesty Box, we shine a light on untold human experiences. Subscribe now for content that moves you. 📲 Subscribe to LADbible Stories:    / @ladbiblestories   📺 Want more from the LADbible universe? LADbible TV:    / @ladbible   LADbible Entertainment:    / @sportbible