The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast John Perkins
Dec 2, 2025
John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hitman, shares his journey from corporate exploitation to activism. He candidly discusses the moral reckoning that led him to leave the 'death economy' and champion indigenous rights. Perkins recounts near-death experiences and fascinating encounters with mercenaries in the field. He also explores his spiritual awakening through shamanism in the Amazon, revealing how these transformative experiences shaped his current mission to foster a 'life economy'.
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From Rejection To Bestseller And A Bribe
- John Perkins described being rejected by 39 publishers and later being vetted by the New York Times before his book became a bestseller.
- He also recounted being offered $500,000 to not write the book and using that money for Amazon conservation work.
Near-Fatal Poisoning After A Media Interview
- John Perkins described a near-fatal hospitalisation he believes followed being poisoned after an interview in New York.
- Surgeons removed about 70% of his colon and evidence was destroyed, so he has no proof of poisoning.
Friendship With A Jackal Assassin
- Perkins told how a former jackal (assassin) friend sent photos of soldiers reading his book and signed them “Jack the Jackal.”
- He explained their complicated friendship from martial-arts training to mutual respect.
