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John Kiriakou's Briefing Room

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John Kiriakou is a CIA whistleblower, bestselling author, and host of John Kiriakou's Briefing Room.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 45 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

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8 Oct 2026 · 52 minNew

Angry Birds stole my tier list!! And German spy chief under ARREST | Episode 26

A classified CIA assessment warns Israel is “one spark away” from collapse. Hours later, Germany's former intelligence chief is arrested in a sprawling treason plot involving a steakhouse heiress, an Israeli spy firm, and an attempted kidnapping. In this episode, we break down the shocking espionage scandal upending Berlin and the massive "polycrisis" erupting across France as hundreds of thousands of protestors take to the streets just six months before a pivotal presidential election. Plus, a look at the official Angry Birds YouTube channel putting out a suspiciously familiar video right…

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6 Oct 2026 · 43 min

War has begun: Yemen strikes back against Houthis | Episode 25

A secret meeting at Camp David. Hours later, 257 precision strikes in Yemen. In this episode, John Kiriakou breaks down the escalating Saudi-backed offensive against the Houthis and what the United States is doing behind the scenes. Plus: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff, John updates his increasingly dangerous world travel guide, a new development involving an Epstein whistleblower, and leaked audio creates trouble for Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/JOHNK My Patriot Supply - Visit http://preparewithJKBR.com…
3 Oct 2026 · 57 min

"What Was My Last Mission Like?" | Ex-CIA Agent Q&A

You asked, I answered—Part 3 is officially here! This time, I’m diving deep into your most burning questions, from the scariest encounters of my CIA career to whether or not aliens are actually real. We’re covering it all in this episode: the truth behind coming out as a whistleblower, what it’s really like hiding my career from my family, and even a little bit of relationship advice for the road. I am endlessly grateful for the amazing community we’ve built and the global support you show me every single day. If you want to be featured in the next one, leave your burning questions in the…
1 Oct 2026 · 37 min

Gaza’s Reality, Biden’s Ultimatum, and the Race for the Senate | Episode 24

This episode combines striking visual data from the ground with exclusive political insight. We begin by examining the scale of destruction in Gaza using newly updated Google Earth imagery and UN reports detailing 61 million tonnes of debris. Next, we dive into an extraordinary insider account from top Middle East adviser Brett McGurk, revealing the intense frustration inside the Biden White House, a heated phone call where the President threatened to cut off military aid to Israel, and the tense Situation Room standoff against Iranian missiles. Finally, we pivot to the upcoming midterm…
29 Sep 2026 · 37 min

Netanyahu Secretly Flew to Dubai: Now We Know Why | Episode 23

In today's episode, we're diving into a stunning new investigative report revealing that Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly made a secret trip to the UAE. Sources say the Israeli Prime Minister personally asked President Mohamed bin Zayed to deny that he had warned Netanyahu about Hamas prior to the October 7th attacks. We also take a closer look at the rising human cost in the Strait of Hormuz, where new NBC News reporting reveals the Pentagon quietly increased its official casualty count of wounded American service members. Plus, we react to some of the week's biggest political and public…
24 Sep 2026 · 43 min

Major Drama at the United Nations Summit & My Angry Birds Tier List | Episode 22

UN week in New York is never short on drama and this year, the tension behind closed doors spilled right up to the microphone. In today's episode, I’m breaking down some remarkable moments from the United Nations General Assembly, including extraordinary threats, surprising walkouts, and the latest verbal fireworks involving the leaders of Iran, Pakistan, and Syria. Then, we're shifting gears to the midterm elections. We take a close look at a critical battleground race in the Michigan U.S. Senate election, where a highly predictable (but totally hypocritical) shift in strategy tells us…
22 Sep 2026 · 42 min

Trump has a Houthi problem, and no easy way out | Ep. 21

Ukraine just launched its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, setting a major oil refinery ablaze as hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital. Meanwhile, the Houthis struck Riyadh as their conflict with Saudi Arabia escalates, confronting the United States with difficult choices over whether and how to become more involved. Then, a remarkable CNN investigation: the U.S. military reportedly came close to intercepting and boarding a Chinese vessel (an act of war) after an AI-assisted intelligence report falsely identified its cargo as components of a nuclear weapons program. Plus, the…
17 Sep 2026 · 45 min

Ep. 20 | The $2.8 Billion Bomb Deal YOU Are Funding

The United States is preparing its largest sale of bombs to Israel in years, carrying a massive $2.8 billion price tag. And get this... you are paying for it. Plus, Rep. Thomas Massie blindsided House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership by introducing a surprise privileged motion to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend a bizarre new hiring policy for FBI applicants. And lastly, the Streisand Effect hits Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was booted for making pro-Palestine remarks. We break down the…
15 Sep 2026 · 45 min

Ep. 19 - We Have Underestimated the Houthis for FAR Too Long.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized more islands in the Bab-al-Mandeb Strait, creating another front to the Iran War. A new 60 Minutes hidden-camera investigation revealed the inside world of so-called “pardon brokers.” An Anthropic whistleblower said AI could potentially “kill us all.” And most importantly, I walked the runway at New York Fashion Week. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. American Financing - Call (866) 721-3300 or go to https://AmericanFinancing.net/BriefingRoom Disclaimer: NMLS…
10 Sep 2026 · 48 min

Ep. 18 - Bombshell Report: Netanyahu Was Warned Before October 7th.

As we approach the anniversary of September 11th, we reflect on the single greatest intelligence failure in U.S. history. Simultaneously, we’re learning something extraordinary about the warnings before October 7, and the shocking similarities these warnings had with 9/11. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram — instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou…
8 Sep 2026 · 39 min

Ep.17 - The CIA’s Hollywood Secrets & Fetterman’s Staffer Mutiny

Think the world of movie espionage is pure fiction? Think again. We explore the real-world history of how the Central Intelligence Agency heavily influenced Hollywood classics, pulling back the veil on the "reel vs. real" dynamics of global intelligence. Then, a massive internal war broke out in the office of Senator John Fetterman. Following a damning Wall Street Journal investigation exposing leaked text messages, a group of former staffers launched a social media campaign threatening to drop even more damaging material. We unpack the text messages, Fetterman's sharp pushback labeling them…
3 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Ep.16 - Keeping Pressure on the Epstein Files AND Exposing West Bank Settler Extremism

Watch as we break down Massie reading the names of 14 Epstein co-conspirators directly on the floor of Congress as he proposed an Epstein transparency bill once again. Meanwhile, we take a look at Milo Yiannopoulos and react to his recent appearance on Piers Morgan, where the formerly anti-immigration pundit complains about the cruelty of American immigration enforcement. Also, the violence in the West Bank has escalated dramatically, with UN data showing settler attacks have doubled compared to 2025. Now, a stunning New York Times report reveals that retired Israeli military giants…
1 Sep 2026 · 49 min

Ep.15 - How the CIA Ruined the 9/11 Confession

We dive into the wild deportation of right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos, who was just arrested by ICE in New Orleans. But the real bombshell? We deliver the breaking news exposing how Milo was secretly pulling massive paychecks from Kanye West’s presidential campaign. This explosive look at campaign cash could skate right into serious felony territory. Also, a military judge just threw out the FBI confessions of alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. We explain how years of CIA torture and critical protocol failures completely contaminated the evidence, ultimately costing the…
27 Aug 2026 · 28 min

Ep.14 - The NOT SO SECRET Moscow Mission: Why the CIA is in Russia

CIA Director John Ratcliffe is currently on a secret mission in Moscow, but why? Meanwhile, the legal and constitutional battles surrounding mail-in voting restrictions heat up. Lastly, a new trade war with Canada has triggered massive 50% retaliatory levies on 700 US goods, devastating American industries from auto parts to California's wine country. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com , or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- --…
25 Aug 2026 · 48 min

Ep.13 - The Netanyahu Referendum: Can Bibi Survive?

He has defied political gravity for decades but is Benjamin Netanyahu finally running out of moves? On October 27, Israel heads to the polls for a historic election that will either cement Bibi’s grip on power or bring his era to a crashing halt. Meanwhile, the sudden boom of massive tech data centers is quietly becoming a major policy and electoral headache for Republicans. Finally, I’ll be ranking some of the countries I have visited and talking about the dangers that I faced, that diplomats face now, or that the average tourist should just stay away from. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors:…
20 Aug 2026 · 26 min

Ep. 12 - White House Melts Down Over Jon Ossoff

The Alaska U.S. Senate primary features a rare situation involving two men named Daniel Sullivan on the same ballot, prompting intense scrutiny over potential voter-confusion tactics. Meanwhile, a comment by Senator Jon Ossoff regarding Donald Trump's aide, Natalie Harp, triggered an aggressive response from White House officials, making many wonder if there is more to the story. Finally, candidate Darlene Graham gives one of the worst debate responses I have ever seen. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit http://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your…
18 Aug 2026 · 47 min

Ep. 11 - ‘I ate better food in prison’: Sailors Have Had ENOUGH of Conditions on USS Lincoln.

‘I ate better food in prison’: Sailors have had ENOUGH of conditions on USS Lincoln | Ep.11 On today’s briefing room, John Kiriakou breaks down what’s really happening aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where sailors are reportedly attempting to throw themselves overboard after facing food shortages, broken facilities, exhaustion, and a growing morale crisis as the war drags on. Plus: John responds to a new wave of attacks accusing him of being “bought” by the Turkish government, examines what the controversy says about criticism of Israel and the Iran war, and explains why he isn't backing…
13 Aug 2026 · 47 min

Ep. 10 - They Used WHAT to Hide the President?

Following a threat on his life from Iran, President Donald Trump used a catering truck to sneak from one aircraft to another, according to the Washington Post. The ruse was carried out as journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe they were on the same plane as the president as he began his journey back to Washington from the annual gathering of NATO country leaders. The last time anything similar occurred (that we know of) was when Bill Clinton did a similar plane swap back in 2000. Listen for a story I’ve never shared before about the threat that made Bill Clinton…
11 Aug 2026 · 53 min

Ep. 9 - A Shocking New Alliance Emerges in the Middle East

We are on the verge of a new world order that could shift the balance of power for generations to come. Also, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia celebrated a new tri-lateral security agreement. Finally, the U.S. proposed a 15-point peace plan for the Israel-Gaza conflict. Maybe it’ll work this time? -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit https://JohnLovesGold.com, or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. My Patriot Supply - Visit https://preparelikejkbr.com to enter the challenge. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday:…
6 Aug 2026 · 54 min

Ep. 8 - I'm Not Sorry For The Man Who Put Me In Prison.

In today's episode, we'll discuss the most dangerous tools within the CIA. Also, the Justice Department has just subpoenaed a journalist named Matthew Cole, who happens to be the guy who put me behind bars. And lastly, we'll assess how certain members of Congress would do as CIA officers. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: American Alternative Assets - Visit https://JohnLovesGold.com , or call (888) GOLD-053 for your free report. MCG Tactical - Visit https://MCGTAC.com/JohnSting to get 67% off and free shipping on your Stinger Combat Sight. -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday…
4 Aug 2026 · 53 min

Ep. 7 - Who is Really Behind the Migrant Crisis in Ceuta?

Who is behind the migrant crisis in Ceuta, Spain? Also, could a certain political scandal turn Ohio blue? Finally, we’ll talk about the election happening in Michigan between AIPAC-backed Democrat Haley Stevens and DSA-aligned Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Ep. 7 -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram — instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok — tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X — x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My new book “The…
30 Jul 2026 · 45 min

Ep. 6 - Is It Over For Netanyahu? Poll Shows Most Americans Support His ARREST

Last night, Iran launched another round of missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan. Also, another bombshell video of Lindsey Graham talking strategy with Benjamin Netanyahu has been uncovered. And a shocking new poll shows a majority of Americans support the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu. Ep. 6 -- -- -- Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 5:47 - The state of the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu 17:40 - Netanyahu talks ICC on Sean Hannity 23:00 - Revealed conversation between Graham and Netanyahu 29:57 - "The Profile" on Reza Pahlavi 37:43 - My prediction about the future of Iran. 38:27 - Viral Iranian…
28 Jul 2026 · 38 min

Ep. 5 - SHOCKING: New Footage of Lindsey Graham Moments Before Death

Unearthed footage of Lindsey Graham reveals shocking details of his communications with Benjamin Netanyahu as the U.S.-Iran War began. Plus, the Democrats continue to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory as they approach the midterms. Finally, the White House has a new strategy to keep the IRGC’s morale low: they’re saying the Ayatollah is gay. Ep. 5 -- -- -- Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - Mitch McConnell's Obituary 2:56 - Lindsey Graham's conversations with Netanyahu 5:51 - Graham speaking with Jake Sullivan 11:57 - The US has lost this war 16:55 - Movie nights in Pakistan 22:17 - The…
23 Jul 2026 · 58 min

Ep. 4 - JD Vance Makes MAJOR Pivot From White House On Epstein Files

Vice President JD Vance made headlines when he publicly stated on Joe Rogan's podcast that the Trump Administration mishandled the Epstein Files, but what is his long game? Also, a major escalation in the Middle East could send gas prices soaring. And lastly, according to the GOP, the Democratic Party is suddenly full of... Communists? But I'm not so sure that's the case. Ep. 4 -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram — instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok —…
21 Jul 2026 · 38 min

Ep. 3 - This is Why Iran's Missiles Will Keep Coming

Over the weekend, two U.S. service members were killed when Iranian strikes hit Jordan. We’re still learning details, but The New York Times reports even more U.S. personnel could be dead or injured. Today I give the U.S. military a “grade” for how well things are going in Iran. Plus, my reaction to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and more of your fan edits! Also, we are filming a highly-requested Q&A video soon! Email “jkbradmin@gmail.com” and put “Q&A” in the subject line for a chance to have your question answered. Ep. 3 --…
16 Jul 2026 · 44 min

Ep. 2 - Is Your Hot Girlfriend Actually Foreign Intelligence?

I share my personal story about getting honeypotted (and teach you how to avoid it), we discuss Ro Khanna’s experience in the West Bank, and I share the truth about Sharia Law. Ep. 2 -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com /@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Connect with me on social media: Instagram — instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok — tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X — x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Check out my Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/jkiriakou -- -- -- 📗 My book "The Reluctant Spy: My Secret Life in the CIA's War on Terror" is available here:…
14 Jul 2026 · 50 min

Ep. 1 - My Honest Thoughts About Senator Lindsey Graham.

I share my true thoughts about the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, we discuss the current state of the US-Iran conflict, and I react to the internet's best ‘John Kiriakou’ fan edits. Ep. 1 -- -- -- LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Tuesday and Thursday: youtube.com/@realjohnkiriakou -- -- -- Socials: Instagram — instagram.com/realjohnkiriakou TikTok — tiktok.com/kiriakousbriefingroom X — x.com/johnkiriakou -- -- -- Chapters: 0:00- Intro 0:37- US-Iran Conflict 1:48- The Death of Lindsey Graham 10:10- Graham’s Relationship with Netanyahu 13:52- Lindsey Graham’s Dying Wishes 22:00- My…
14 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Coming Soon: John Kiriakou's Briefing Room.

July 14th, 9 am ET. I'm finally doing this my way. John Kiriakou's Briefing Room launches tomorrow on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen. Intelligence briefing for people who are done being managed.

About John Kiriakou's Briefing Room

John Kiriakou is a CIA whistleblower, bestselling author, and host of John Kiriakou's Briefing Room.

John Kiriakou's Briefing Room is a English news podcast from John Kiriakou. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: John Kiriakou
Language: English
Category: News
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 45 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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