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CIA Whistleblower Exposes Deep State Secrets | Hang Out with Sean Hannity

April 16, 2026·1h 36m
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John Kiriakou reveals the "CIA Life Hacks" he used to survive a high-security prison with serial killers and mob dons. From the secret hiring of "sociopaths" to the "Lawfare" template used against him and Donald Trump, this is the interview the Deep State doesn't want you to see. CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou joins Sean Hannity for a deep dive into the dark side of intelligence. Kiriakou opens up about being the only person prosecuted for the torture program, his 23 months in federal prison, and how he used his CIA training to manipulate a serial killer into "doing his dirty work." They also discuss the "51 Intel Officials" letter regarding the Hunter Biden laptop and the terrifying reality of the modern federal bureaucracy.   00:00 – 03:40: The Mystery of the CIA and the Deep State 03:40 – 07:15: Inside the Oval Office: 25 Years Old and Facing the President 07:15 – 13:30: Why Kiriakou Was Charged with the Espionage Act 13:30 – 21:40: The "Prison Op": How Kiriakou Survived Prison 21:40 – 23:50: "Goodfellas" in Real Life: Kiriakou's Friendship with the Mafia in Jail 23:50 – 30:15: The Truth About Enhanced Interrogation: What is Torture? 30:15 – 39:28: Does the CIA Hire Sociopaths? The HR "Break-In" Test 39:28 – 41:24: The Lawfare Template: From Kiriakou to Donald Trump 41:24 – 01:05:26: The 51 Intel Officials and the Hunter Biden Laptop Scandal 01:05:26 – 01:30:15: The Iran Nuclear Threat: Trump's Red Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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