Dalton Fischer Podcast Mossad, Terrifying CIA Technology, Blackwater & The Most Secret CIA Unit | John Kiriakou
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Aug 31, 2025 
John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer and whistleblower, shares gripping insights from his 15 years in the CIA. He discusses the challenges of recruiting spies and the ethical dilemmas faced by intelligence officers. Kiriakou reveals shocking CIA technologies, including surveillance methods and the controversial WMD programs. He dives into the intricate relationship between the CIA and Mossad, and the rise of private intelligence firms post-9/11. His anecdotes, including a covert operation in Dubai, highlight the humanity and dark complexities of espionage.
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What A Case Officer Actually Does
- A CIA operations officer's core job is to recruit spies and steal secrets for policymakers.
- John Kiriakou describes recruiting agents requires deep relationship-building and often money motivates most recruits.
Recruiting A Terrorist Bomb-Maker
- Kiriakou recruited a bomb-maker from 17 November who confessed after showing his unique 'crimp' method.
- He paid the recruit $5,000 to cover personal crises and secured ongoing cooperation.
Run Effective Surveillance Detection Routes
- Run surveillance detection routes using believable errands, provocative moves, and record suspicious vehicles.
- Abort meetings if you confirm surveillance and retry another day to protect the asset and operation.