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John Kiriakou: Exposing Epstein, Mossad, CIA Torture & the Blackmail Playbook

Oct 2, 2025
In this compelling discussion, former CIA counterterrorism officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou exposes chilling details about CIA torture programs and the moral dilemmas he faced. He shares his claims linking Jeffrey Epstein to Mossad and discusses the dark art of blackmail in high places. Kiriakou recounts harrowing close calls in Greece, his approach to surviving prison, and how the CIA's culture fosters lawbreaking. His insights challenge us to question truth and ethics, revealing the hidden costs of accountability in intelligence.
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INSIGHT

Epstein As An Access Agent

  • Jeffrey Epstein acted as an access agent who gave foreign intelligence access to powerful targets.
  • Epstein filmed and likely used kompromat to leverage influence over elites, suggesting foreign-intelligence involvement.
ANECDOTE

Close Call In Athens

  • John narrowly avoided assassination in Athens when he discovered Stephen Saunders' shot-up Rover.
  • The station evacuated John's family and his marriage collapsed under the stress of the threat and relocation.
ADVICE

Build Surveillance-Detection Routes

  • Use surveillance-detection routes: plan multi-stop routes with purchases and wrong-way turns to spot tails.
  • Make outbound routes at least two hours and post-meeting checks at least one hour to confirm you're not followed.
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