John Kiriakou

The Clear Signal with Steve Visscher

Show 21 (Series 2 - Episode 1)

John Kiriakou - John was recruited into the CIA in the late 1980's and worked in many overseas postings in a career spanning 14 years. From Greece to Afghanistan and many other places besides, it was his role heading an operation in Pakistan to capture high ranking al-Qaeda leader Abu Zubuydah that would bring him to prominence, and would have an impact on his life which was in equal parts profound and unexpected.

In 2007, Kiriakou made the decision to publicly expose the CIA's use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" on Zubuydah, calling into question their legality. It was a decision which would eventually lead to him being imprisioned for more than two years.

Upon his release, John embarked on careers in business and journalism, and regularly appears on television, radio and podcasts analysing world events and talking about his exploits in the clandestine world.

In this edition, we discuss the recent US elections, Donald Trump's first months back in-office, and how Australia's intelligence services are regarded by their US counterparts. We look back to 9/11 and forward to the growing influence of China in the Asia Pacific region, and we touch on some of John's exploits during his long career...and beyond.

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Links

Loud & Clear with John Kiriakou - https://johnkiriakou.substack.com/

Speaking Tour - https://tigerslanestudios.com/an-evening-with-the-ex-cia/

Julian Dorey Podcast - https://juliandoreypodcast.com/

Dalton Fischer Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@DaltonFischerPodcast/videos

Danny Jones Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtV5L8TVB0zQ9khThGApLw

Andrew Bustamente - https://everydayspy.com/

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Recorded March 2025

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Presented by Steve Visscher

Voiceovers by Sarah Patterson

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