John Kiriakou's Briefing Room

About John Kiriakou's Briefing Room

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

Publisher

John Kiriakou

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jul 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 of 30 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Greek Ambassador Job Opening?? Trump, Put Me In! | Episode 28

   Host John Kiriakou discusses potential Middle East strikes, a suspected spy at OpenAI, and a humorous pitch for a new Greek Ambassador, offering insights into geopolitical intrigue and intelligence.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Riyadh Under Fire: The Major Escalation the Media Is Ignoring | Episode 27

   John Kiriakou analyzes the escalating Yemen conflict and media silence, discusses White House reactions, and explores the potential for U.S. involvement in a wider Middle Eastern war.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

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

   John Kiriakou interviews guests about a German spy chief's arrest and a looming Israeli collapse, offering insights into global espionage and political instability.

Inside a recent episode

Greek Ambassador Job Opening?? Trump, Put Me In! | Episode 28

Published 15 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So the West has been predicting that we're on the brink of peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel since 1978. It's not going to happen. The Saudis have been clear. Remember, the king of Saudi Arabia is not just the king of Saudi Arabia. His title is also custodian of the two holy mosques, Mecca and Medina. He's essentially, if not really, The leader of the Muslim world, at least he sees himself as the leader of the Muslim world. And as the leader of the Muslim world, he cannot turn his back on the Palestinians. So even attacks, continued attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia will not force the Saudis into the arms of the Israelis. […]

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

339 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

795 ratings

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