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DEEP FOCUS with John Kiriakou

DEEP FOCUS with John Kiriakou

By: Deep Focus with John Kiriakou
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John Kiriakou is a journalist, author and host of Deep Focus. He was a former senior counterterrorism officer for the CIA until he blew the whistle on its torture program. The interviews seek to explain the world we live in with some of the leading newsmakers, professors, investigative journalists and whistleblowers.Deep Focus with John Kiriakou Politics & Government
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  • Gaza Whistleblower: DEATH BY DESIGN with Anthony Aguilar | DEEP FOCUS with John Kiriakou
    Feb 27 2026

    Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Aguilar joins Deep Focus to discuss what he witnessed inside Gaza — and why he chose to blow the whistle. After accepting a contract to help oversee humanitarian aid distribution, Aguilar says he quickly realized the operation was providing only a fraction of the food needed, no water, and was operating inside active combat zones. What he saw, he says, forced him to speak out — first to Congress, and now publicly.In this conversation with former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou, the two compare experiences: the personal cost of exposing government misconduct, retaliation after going public, and the pattern of attacking the messenger rather than the facts. Aguilar details alleged civilian casualties at aid sites, internal resistance to reform, and why he is now running for Congress on a platform rejecting PAC money and foreign influence.This is a serious and in-depth discussion about war, accountability, patriotism, and what it really means to tell the truth — even when the consequences are personal.03:13 – Why Blow the Whistle from Inside Gaza?04:12 – From Special Ops to Gaza Contractor06:55 – 3 Aid Sites, 12 Trucks for All of Gaza09:33 – Rafah Devastation & Alleged War Crimes11:07 – Aid Distribution Inside Active Combat Zones13:07 – Food Restricted, No Water: “By Design”14:11 – Civilians Shot at Aid Sites16:21 – Realizing It Was Intentional & Going Public22:06 – Testifying to Congress & Retaliation29:48 – Why He’s Running for Congress31:22 – U.S. Military Aid to Israel Debate42:16 – Foreign Influence & Israeli Flags in Congress53:10 – America’s Debt, War & Final Thoughts#Gaza #Whistleblower #usforeignpolicy Also thanks to our Sponsors:Get your complimentary Gold Guide here!Visit https://JohnLovesGold.com to get your free copy now or call (888) GOLD-053. This might be your last quiet window before everyone else sees what’s coming.Get your All Family Pharmacy Discount here! https://allfamilypharmacy.com/john/10% code: JOHN10Link to Anthony's Campaign:https://www.aguilarforuscongress.com/home👍 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support independent journalism, Thank You for tuning in!!

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    55 mins
  • Arrested as a Spy, They Knew 9/11 Was Coming, CIA Stores Everything I Going Deeper w/JK - DEEP FOCUS
    Feb 24 2026

    In this Deep Focus Q&A, former CIA officer John Kiriakou answers your toughest questions — from being arrested in Yemen, to what really happened inside the CIA on 9/11. He shares his worst experiences dealing with foreign intelligence, explains the truth about the Patriot Act, discusses the NSA’s massive Utah data center, and gives his take on government oversight, surveillance, and the future of the CIA.John also addresses allegations about the CIA and the drug trade, and much much more!00:26 – Worst Experience with Foreign Intelligence (Greece Assignment)02:11 – Arrested in Yemen Over Diplomatic Pouch (1991 Incident)06:33 – If I Ran for Office: The #1 Issue09:15 – Overanalyzing Situations After CIA Training12:50 – Did the CIA Facilitate 9/11?16:08 – NSA’s Massive Utah Data Center Explained18:48 – Middle East Experience: What I Got Wrong21:09 – Kuwait, Arafat & Gulf Politics After Saddam25:17 – Pulled Over While Undercover29:12 – Scariest Moment at the CIA (9/11 Evacuation)31:20 – Emergency Medications & Family Preparedness32:45 – Advice for Gen Z Considering the CIA35:21 – CIA “Farm” Training & Aquatic Exercise37:21 – CIA & Drug Trade Allegations👇 Drop your questions for the next episode in the comments.👍 Like, share, and subscribe to support independent journalism.Also thanks to our Sponsors:Get your complimentary Gold Guide here!Visit https://JohnLovesGold.com to get your free copy now or call (888) GOLD-053. This might be your last quiet window before everyone else sees what’s coming.Get your All Family Pharmacy Discount here! https://allfamilypharmacy.com/john/10% code: JOHN10Please give those thumbs ups to the questions in the comments you'd like the channel to address and have John Read .. it really helps thanks!

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    40 mins
  • Trump’s Iran Gamble with George Galloway | DEEP FOCUS with John Kiriakou
    Feb 20 2026

    As tensions rise in Washington, the possible deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf signals a dangerous new phase in U.S.–Iran relations. In this episode of Deep Focus, John Kiriakou is joined by British politician and broadcaster George Galloway to examine the risks of escalation, Israeli demands on Iran, the lessons of the recent “12 Day War,” and whether a broader regional conflict could erupt.The conversation also explores developments in Gaza, international law, the Epstein file fallout in the U.K., and Galloway’s recent detention under British counterterror laws.A wide-ranging and candid discussion on war, diplomacy, and the shifting global balance of power.03:25 Iran–U.S. Tensions & Oman Mediation05:12 “Gates of Hell” – Could War Spread Globally?09:01 Netanyahu’s Pressure on Trump11:20 Israeli Demands: No Enrichment, No Missiles16:30 Iran Must Cut Regional Allies?19:45 Does Trump Actually Want War?22:00 JCPOA Comparison & Nuclear Claims24:42 Hypersonic Missiles & Carrier Risks28:17 Lessons from the “12 Day War”33:22 Gaza Real Estate & Ethnic Cleansing Debate46:25 Epstein Files & UK Political Fallout53:43 Galloway Detained Under Terror Laws01:00:26 Exile, Lavrov & Final Thoughts#Iran#USPolitics#MiddleEast#IsraelIran#geopolitics Also thanks to our Sponsors:Get your complimentary Gold Guide here!Visit https://JohnLovesGold.com to get your free copy now or call (888) GOLD-053. This might be your last quiet window before everyone else sees what’s coming.Get your All Family Pharmacy Discount here! https://allfamilypharmacy.com/john/10% code: JOHN10Thanks for tuning in, Please Subscribe and Support the Channel!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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