John Kiriakou's Dead Drop
John Kiriakou & Alan KatzJoin ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou on a very personal deep dive into what makes a spy tick. One of the most famous spies in the whole world, John - a spy with a conscience - blew the whistle on the CIA's torture program after the war on terror and spent 23 months in federal prison for it. As John explains, no spy is ever an "ex-spy". Why is that so? Listen to the podcast and you'll understand why. more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryHistory | |||
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IN THIS EPISODE: How do you fight corruption when most of the corrupt deck is stacked against you? In John's case, he used his words - and the fact that becoming a federal prisoner does not mean you surrender your rights - like the one to free speech... more
THE BLURB: While John was serving his sentence, the American government faced the consequences of other whistleblowers speaking their truths about the corruption they'd encountered inside the government. One of the more prominent was Edward Snowden w... more
THE BLURB: In this bonus episode, John tells the story of a legal case in which he testified as an expert witness - against the FBI in a case against an accused terrorist. As John learned from personal experience, democracy and secrecy don't always p... more
THE BLURB: John arrived at Loretto Federal Prison having promised to write about his experiences for various independent news media outlets. He had no idea just how powerful that connection - John's prison experiences and the news media - would prove... more
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- Phenomenal Story Telling
I first found you on TikTok and I listened to every clip that came on my FYP. I wanted to hear more and this Podcast has fulfilled my want. I usually lose interest quick, but not when listening to you John. I listen every evening now and it’s the best way to end my day and I thank you. If I ever had a chance to meet you, I would give you a hug! Thank you again and I really really hope you get the pardon that you so deserve!
Best regards,
Jennifer F - Bonita Springs, FL
Apple Podcasts5mustanggirl2019
United Statesa month ago - Amazing
i absolutely devoured this podcast in the span of a few weeks. John is such a talented storyteller and the stories themselves are so captivating! Thank you for this wonderful podcast John and team!
Apple Podcasts5Jonathan Jonson Jon
Canadaa month ago - Amazing pod about an amazing true story
I listened to John on both the JRE pod and Theo Vons pod, and the story never gets old to me. Hearing John’s experiences in jail is extremely detailed to the point to where you feel like you’re bunking with him. Undoubtedly, John never deserved to serve any time and his story highlights the reasons why citizens have a hard time trusting government agencies in an era of disclosure in which we are experiencing. Thanks John for sharing your story and being a steward of truth in the face of so many... more
Apple Podcasts5Zschultz225United Statesa month ago - A Story Telling Machine
I’ve really grown to love John’s story telling. His experiences recount working at CIA during the beginnings of the war in the Middle East. His tone and tenor make listening to him easy on the ears and he’s well worth listening to because the guy can tell as story like few can.
Apple Podcasts5KurtA.United Statesa month ago - From Greek to Greek
As a Kalymnian, I was very pleased by your backstory and also because my Pappou’s was from Rhodes, and as an American, your espionage stories are very enticing to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5Byzantine boyUnited Statesa month ago
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A sharp, intimate look at intelligence work, ethics, and personal cost, anchored by a former CIA officer who often places human stories at the center of high-stakes history. Across episodes, listeners hear first-person narratives about counterterrorism, interrogations, and the moral ambiguities of policy decisions, with recurring threads on accountability, institutional politics, and the toll of secrecy on families and careers. The host blends candid confessions with historical context, offering a rare, morally nuanced perspective on espionage, loyalty, and the line between duty and conscience. Notable strengths include vivid on-the-ground storytelling, tackling controversial topics with nuance, and a consistently engaging delivery that inv... more
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