Julian Dorey Podcast #278 - CIA Spy on MK Ultra, Sinister USAID Mission & Overthrowing Governments | John Kiriakou
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Feb 25, 2025 
John Kiriakou, a former CIA spy and counterterrorism chief, reveals intriguing insights into U.S. intelligence and foreign policy. He discusses the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan's opium crisis and the controversial activities of USAID, blurring the lines between humanitarian aid and covert operations. Kiriakou shares anecdotes about the CIA's reckless spending and examines media manipulation in political dynamics. Additionally, he delves into the shadowy connections between intelligence agencies and terrorism, all while offering a candid critique of government transparency and integrity.
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USAID and Poppy Fields in Afghanistan
- John Kiriakou, unaware of USAID's sinister activities, investigated Afghanistan's poppy fields in 2009.
- He discovered widespread poppy cultivation and was told by a farmer that Americans had permitted it in exchange for information.
The Intentional Flow of Heroin
- Afghanistan's poppy production skyrocketed after the Taliban's overthrow, supplying 93% of the world's heroin.
- A DEA contact revealed that this heroin was intentionally allowed to flow into Russia and Iran to weaken their societies.
Fentanyl Crisis and Geopolitical Games
- Julian Dorey and John Kiriakou discussed the fentanyl crisis in the US.
- They explored the potential justification for allowing the heroin trade to weaken adversaries, noting its devastating domestic impact.
