https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistleblowers--6042504
© Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2026. All rights reserved.]]>enBusiness News© Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2023. All rights reserved.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93302f09c72a87f042746e5d39893715.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistleblowers--6042504Sun, 17 May 2026 21:53:01 +0000RTJay Rocfeeds@spreaker.comIn The Whistleblowers, former CIA agent John Kiriakou brings you some of the bravest men and women fighting for justice. John himself knows what it’s like, having blown the whistle on CIA torture, paying the price with years in prison, and lawsuit...
© Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2026. All rights reserved.]]>falsef66fd7ae-4944-5e5f-82f1-20f105c6c3bcepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-for-violent-sexual-assault-survivors--72044237Fighting for violent sexual assault survivors

Most sexual assaults go unreported for a variety of reasons: It’s his word versus hers; the victim feels embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated; or the trauma is so severe that the victim can’t bring herself to report the crime, lest she be called to testify in court and relive the whole nightmare. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with author, speaker, and licensed counselor Lisa Saruga about her own harrowing story and why some victims are brave enough to fight back, even when that fight takes decades.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72044237Sun, 17 May 2026 21:50:02 +0000RTJun 15, 2024 05:33 Fighting for violent sexual assault survivors Most sexual assaults go unreported for a variety of reasons: It’s his word versus hers; the victim feels embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated; or the trauma is so severe that the victim...Fighting for violent sexual assault survivors

Most sexual assaults go unreported for a variety of reasons: It’s his word versus hers; the victim feels embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated; or the trauma is so severe that the victim can’t bring herself to report the crime, lest she be called to testify in court and relive the whole nightmare. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with author, speaker, and licensed counselor Lisa Saruga about her own harrowing story and why some victims are brave enough to fight back, even when that fight takes decades.]]>1698false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-critical-importance-of-whistleblowers--72044106The critical importance of whistleblowers

There have been so many important whistleblowers over the years—big names like Daniel Ellsberg, Edward Snowden, Bradley Birkenfeld, Annie Machon, and Katherine Gunn, just to name a few—that you wouldn’t be wrong to think that official opinion, the opinion of governments, had changed so that these truthtellers would be protected for their revelations. But that’s not necessarily the case. Certainly, many countries have moved forward on whistleblower protection. The European Union immediately comes to mind. But the US and UK are not among them. In most cases, at least involving government whistleblowers, the US and UK cite national security as the reason for not welcoming new disclosures. And indeed, they use the Espionage Act and the Official Secrets Act, respectively, to prosecute whistleblowers. But why hasn’t more been done to protect private sector whistleblowers? Why do people who blow the whistle on waste, fraud, abuse, illegality, or threats to the public health or public safety at Big Pharma, in international banking, inside international conglomerates, and elsewhere still face the untampered wrath of their companies? Where are protections for these whistleblowers? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou discuss the critical importance of whistleblowers with former whistleblower and whistleblower advocate Jane Turner.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72044106Sun, 17 May 2026 21:35:02 +0000RTJun 8, 2024 05:36 The critical importance of whistleblowers There have been so many important whistleblowers over the years—big names like Daniel Ellsberg, Edward Snowden, Bradley Birkenfeld, Annie Machon, and Katherine Gunn, just to name a few—that...The critical importance of whistleblowers

There have been so many important whistleblowers over the years—big names like Daniel Ellsberg, Edward Snowden, Bradley Birkenfeld, Annie Machon, and Katherine Gunn, just to name a few—that you wouldn’t be wrong to think that official opinion, the opinion of governments, had changed so that these truthtellers would be protected for their revelations. But that’s not necessarily the case. Certainly, many countries have moved forward on whistleblower protection. The European Union immediately comes to mind. But the US and UK are not among them. In most cases, at least involving government whistleblowers, the US and UK cite national security as the reason for not welcoming new disclosures. And indeed, they use the Espionage Act and the Official Secrets Act, respectively, to prosecute whistleblowers. But why hasn’t more been done to protect private sector whistleblowers? Why do people who blow the whistle on waste, fraud, abuse, illegality, or threats to the public health or public safety at Big Pharma, in international banking, inside international conglomerates, and elsewhere still face the untampered wrath of their companies? Where are protections for these whistleblowers? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou discuss the critical importance of whistleblowers with former whistleblower and whistleblower advocate Jane Turner.]]>1469false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaza-a-humanitarian-catastrophe--72044105Gaza: A humanitarian catastrophe

More than 34,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of hostilities on October 7, 2023, and more than 90% of those deaths have been civilians. The Israeli military has been heavy handed, even by its own standards, destroying hospitals, churches, mosques, apartment blocks, and literally everything else in its path. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Mondoweiss Gaza correspondent Tareq Hajjaj and a member of the Palestinian Writers Union who had to be evacuated from Gaza.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72044105Sun, 17 May 2026 21:30:02 +0000RTJun 1, 2024 05:45 Gaza: A humanitarian catastrophe More than 34,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of hostilities on October 7, 2023, and more than 90% of those deaths have been civilians. The Israeli military has been heavy handed,...Gaza: A humanitarian catastrophe

More than 34,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of hostilities on October 7, 2023, and more than 90% of those deaths have been civilians. The Israeli military has been heavy handed, even by its own standards, destroying hospitals, churches, mosques, apartment blocks, and literally everything else in its path. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Mondoweiss Gaza correspondent Tareq Hajjaj and a member of the Palestinian Writers Union who had to be evacuated from Gaza.]]>1599false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campus-protests-the-real-news-network-with-chris-hedges--72044107Campus protests & The Real News Network with Chris Hedges

The United States has been swept by college and university protests and encampments in support of Palestine. The movement began at New York’s prestigious Columbia University and quickly spread all across the country, from major universities to small colleges. On this episode of Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with journalist Chris Hedges who was fired from The Real News Network for saying Biden was guilty of genocide in Gaza and siding with the protestors and the plight of the Palestinians. The two discuss the campus protests and Pro-Palestinian/Anti-Israel movement gaining steam across the United States.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72044107Sun, 17 May 2026 21:25:02 +0000RTMay 25, 2024 05:39 Campus protests & The Real News Network with Chris Hedges The United States has been swept by college and university protests and encampments in support of Palestine. The movement began at New York’s prestigious Columbia...Campus protests & The Real News Network with Chris Hedges

The United States has been swept by college and university protests and encampments in support of Palestine. The movement began at New York’s prestigious Columbia University and quickly spread all across the country, from major universities to small colleges. On this episode of Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with journalist Chris Hedges who was fired from The Real News Network for saying Biden was guilty of genocide in Gaza and siding with the protestors and the plight of the Palestinians. The two discuss the campus protests and Pro-Palestinian/Anti-Israel movement gaining steam across the United States.]]>1773false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-the-cia-in-international-conflict--72044108The role of the CIA in international conflict

International affairs are at the top of the news all around the world. With hot conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Sahel, and would-be confrontations in the Taiwan Strait, the Red Sea, and elsewhere, there is a lot of reporting about various visits of the US secretaries of state and defense and of sensitive negotiations with this country or that. But what is the role of the CIA in all this? Is that role different now that the CIA is led by a professional diplomat? And how different is it now that the CIA is less an intelligence collection agency and more a para-military body? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with whistleblower and former senior CIA officer Mel Goodman to answer all these questions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72044108Sun, 17 May 2026 21:10:02 +0000RTMay 18, 2024 13:39 The role of the CIA in international conflict International affairs are at the top of the news all around the world. With hot conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Sahel, and would-be confrontations in the Taiwan Strait, the Red Sea,...The role of the CIA in international conflict

International affairs are at the top of the news all around the world. With hot conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Sahel, and would-be confrontations in the Taiwan Strait, the Red Sea, and elsewhere, there is a lot of reporting about various visits of the US secretaries of state and defense and of sensitive negotiations with this country or that. But what is the role of the CIA in all this? Is that role different now that the CIA is led by a professional diplomat? And how different is it now that the CIA is less an intelligence collection agency and more a para-military body? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with whistleblower and former senior CIA officer Mel Goodman to answer all these questions.]]>1712false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/migration-immigration-controls-at-the-us-border--72044109Migration & immigration controls at the US border

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with David Bacon, a photojournalist, fine art photographer, author, union organizer and activist, about the American Dream. Most importantly, they’ll discuss whether or not the American Dream is still available to immigrants, as the border crisis has those in charge on both sides of the aisle ready to shut the newcomers out due to skyrocketing violent crime rates in the US.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72044109Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:02 +0000RTMay 11, 2024 10:27 Migration & immigration controls at the US border On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with David Bacon, a photojournalist, fine art photographer, author, union organizer and activist, about the American...Migration & immigration controls at the US border

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with David Bacon, a photojournalist, fine art photographer, author, union organizer and activist, about the American Dream. Most importantly, they’ll discuss whether or not the American Dream is still available to immigrants, as the border crisis has those in charge on both sides of the aisle ready to shut the newcomers out due to skyrocketing violent crime rates in the US.]]>1658false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epstein-s-black-book--72043989Epstein’s black book

Many questions remain unanswered since the death of Jeffrey Epstein. What was the actual source of his money? Was he an agent working for a foreign intelligence service? Who was it that ordered that Epstein be given a sweetheart deal after his first arrest? Why was he being protected and by whom? And perhaps most importantly, why is it, nearly five years after his death, that we still do not know who among the rich and powerful were connected to him? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali about how these questions could be answered by Epstein’s little black books.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043989Sun, 17 May 2026 20:55:02 +0000RTMay 4, 2024 09:30 Epstein’s black book Many questions remain unanswered since the death of Jeffrey Epstein. What was the actual source of his money? Was he an agent working for a foreign intelligence service? Who was it that ordered that Epstein be...Epstein’s black book

Many questions remain unanswered since the death of Jeffrey Epstein. What was the actual source of his money? Was he an agent working for a foreign intelligence service? Who was it that ordered that Epstein be given a sweetheart deal after his first arrest? Why was he being protected and by whom? And perhaps most importantly, why is it, nearly five years after his death, that we still do not know who among the rich and powerful were connected to him? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali about how these questions could be answered by Epstein’s little black books.]]>1615false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-broken-whistle-conversation-with-a-cia-whistleblower--72043993A broken whistle: Conversation with a CIA whistleblower

Pedro Orta is a highly-decorated former CIA officer. In 18 years in the agency, he won eight Exceptional Performance awards for his work in the Middle East, in Afghanistan, and in the US Office of the Inspector General, working, ironically, on whistleblower issues. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Pedro Orta about how he took on a political issue from inside the CIA, and what he did when he saw evidence the CIA was seeking to undermine a sitting president.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043993Sun, 17 May 2026 20:50:02 +0000RTMay 1, 2024 05:49 A broken whistle: Conversation with a CIA whistleblower Pedro Orta is a highly-decorated former CIA officer. In 18 years in the agency, he won eight Exceptional Performance awards for his work in the Middle East, in Afghanistan, and...A broken whistle: Conversation with a CIA whistleblower

Pedro Orta is a highly-decorated former CIA officer. In 18 years in the agency, he won eight Exceptional Performance awards for his work in the Middle East, in Afghanistan, and in the US Office of the Inspector General, working, ironically, on whistleblower issues. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Pedro Orta about how he took on a political issue from inside the CIA, and what he did when he saw evidence the CIA was seeking to undermine a sitting president.]]>1668false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-world-on-fire-aaron-bushnell--72043992A world on fire: Aaron Bushnell

On February 25, 2024, a young active duty airman by the name of Aaron Bushnell went to the Israeli Embassy in Washington, declared that as a member of the US Air Force he could not be party to a genocide against the Palestinian people, doused himself with kerosene, and set himself on fire. He shouted “Free Palestine” five times until finally collapsing. He died later at a hospital. He was only 25 years old. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou asks journalist and podcaster Esha Krishnaswamy if Aaron Bushnell’s death was a bold political statement, or a simple suicide by someone suffering from mental illness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043992Sun, 17 May 2026 20:45:02 +0000RTApr 27, 2024 06:25 A world on fire: Aaron Bushnell On February 25, 2024, a young active duty airman by the name of Aaron Bushnell went to the Israeli Embassy in Washington, declared that as a member of the US Air Force he could not be party to a...A world on fire: Aaron Bushnell

On February 25, 2024, a young active duty airman by the name of Aaron Bushnell went to the Israeli Embassy in Washington, declared that as a member of the US Air Force he could not be party to a genocide against the Palestinian people, doused himself with kerosene, and set himself on fire. He shouted “Free Palestine” five times until finally collapsing. He died later at a hospital. He was only 25 years old. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou asks journalist and podcaster Esha Krishnaswamy if Aaron Bushnell’s death was a bold political statement, or a simple suicide by someone suffering from mental illness.]]>1662false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-march-towards-nuclear-war--72043991The march towards nuclear war

Tensions between Russia and the US have risen as the relationship between the two superpowers has deteriorated to levels not seen since the Cold War. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with peace activist, former State Department official, and Marine Corps veteran Matthew Hoh about the world’s march towards nuclear war. Plus, they discuss why war is pushed by the mainstream media and if it is the only way to stay profitable.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043991Sun, 17 May 2026 20:40:02 +0000RTApr 24, 2024 08:08 The march towards nuclear war Tensions between Russia and the US have risen as the relationship between the two superpowers has deteriorated to levels not seen since the Cold War. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John...The march towards nuclear war

Tensions between Russia and the US have risen as the relationship between the two superpowers has deteriorated to levels not seen since the Cold War. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with peace activist, former State Department official, and Marine Corps veteran Matthew Hoh about the world’s march towards nuclear war. Plus, they discuss why war is pushed by the mainstream media and if it is the only way to stay profitable.]]>1647false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strange-death-of-the-american-chestnut--72043990The strange death of the American chestnut

Disease struck the American chestnut population in the early 20th century and now the once famed tree is all but extinct in North America. But scientists say they have come up with a plan to revive the chestnut tree through genetic engineering. To some that might sound like a great idea. But is it? It’s never been done before. And we have literally no idea what it will do to other trees as its pollen is spread by the winds, bees, and other insects. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou asks Anne Petermann, the executive director of the Global Justice Ecology Project... Are we saving the chestnut? Or are we dooming other species?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043990Sun, 17 May 2026 20:35:02 +0000RTApr 20, 2024 05:48 The strange death of the American chestnut Disease struck the American chestnut population in the early 20th century and now the once famed tree is all but extinct in North America. But scientists say they have come up with a plan...The strange death of the American chestnut

Disease struck the American chestnut population in the early 20th century and now the once famed tree is all but extinct in North America. But scientists say they have come up with a plan to revive the chestnut tree through genetic engineering. To some that might sound like a great idea. But is it? It’s never been done before. And we have literally no idea what it will do to other trees as its pollen is spread by the winds, bees, and other insects. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou asks Anne Petermann, the executive director of the Global Justice Ecology Project... Are we saving the chestnut? Or are we dooming other species?]]>1699false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-the-us-justice-department-offer-julian-assange-a-deal--72043995Will the US Justice Department offer Julian Assange a deal?

WikiLeaks cofounder Julian Assange has been held in London’s notorious maximum-security Belmarsh Prison for almost five years. Before that, he was in self-imposed exile in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. A few years ago, the CIA made plans to kill or kidnap Assange in broad daylight in the streets of London, if the US government’s request to extradite him turned out to be unsuccessful. But that request is pending and is likely to go forward in the near future. The big question then is whether the US Justice Department will offer Assange a deal he can live with or whether he will be forced to go on trial for his life. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with journalist and Consortium News editor Joe Lauria and activist and radio host Randy Credico about what the future might hold for Julian Assange.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043995Sun, 17 May 2026 20:30:02 +0000RTApr 17, 2024 09:41 Will the US Justice Department offer Julian Assange a deal? WikiLeaks cofounder Julian Assange has been held in London’s notorious maximum-security Belmarsh Prison for almost five years. Before that, he was in self-imposed exile in...Will the US Justice Department offer Julian Assange a deal?

WikiLeaks cofounder Julian Assange has been held in London’s notorious maximum-security Belmarsh Prison for almost five years. Before that, he was in self-imposed exile in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. A few years ago, the CIA made plans to kill or kidnap Assange in broad daylight in the streets of London, if the US government’s request to extradite him turned out to be unsuccessful. But that request is pending and is likely to go forward in the near future. The big question then is whether the US Justice Department will offer Assange a deal he can live with or whether he will be forced to go on trial for his life. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with journalist and Consortium News editor Joe Lauria and activist and radio host Randy Credico about what the future might hold for Julian Assange.]]>1745false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racial-discrimination-in-the-us-marshals--72043996Racial discrimination in the US Marshals

Matthew Fogg is one of those rare individuals who is utterly relentless. But that relentlessness comes with incredible patience. When he realized he had been a victim of racial discrimination within the federal government, he filed a lawsuit. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Matthew Fogg about his 30-year fight with the government over racial discrimination in the US Marshals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043996Sun, 17 May 2026 20:25:01 +0000RTApr 13, 2024 05:36 Racial discrimination in the US Marshals Matthew Fogg is one of those rare individuals who is utterly relentless. But that relentlessness comes with incredible patience. When he realized he had been a victim of racial...Racial discrimination in the US Marshals

Matthew Fogg is one of those rare individuals who is utterly relentless. But that relentlessness comes with incredible patience. When he realized he had been a victim of racial discrimination within the federal government, he filed a lawsuit. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Matthew Fogg about his 30-year fight with the government over racial discrimination in the US Marshals.]]>1473false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/informants-vs-whistleblowers--72043997Informants vs whistleblowers

What is the difference between an informant and a whistleblower? Does motive matter? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with legal and media analyst Lionel about how Charles Littlejohn became something of a controversial figure in whistleblower circles, and the ugly current political atmosphere in Washington.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043997Sun, 17 May 2026 20:20:02 +0000RTApr 10, 2024 06:09 Informants vs whistleblowers What is the difference between an informant and a whistleblower? Does motive matter? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with legal and media analyst Lionel about how Charles...Informants vs whistleblowers

What is the difference between an informant and a whistleblower? Does motive matter? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with legal and media analyst Lionel about how Charles Littlejohn became something of a controversial figure in whistleblower circles, and the ugly current political atmosphere in Washington.]]>1412false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boeing-takes-a-nosedive--72043994Boeing takes a nosedive

Boeing has been in the news a lot lately, and none of it has been good. We’re not talking just about one of the company’s 737-Max jets crashing and killing everybody on board – there are other issues. In one case, part of the fuselage broke off a plane in mid-flight, creating a gaping hole in the side that nearly sucked out a 17-year-old passenger. In another case, a tire fell off a Boeing plane during take-off, destroying a car in the airport parking lot. In yet another, an external panel fell off mid-flight and nobody even noticed it until the plane landed. And in the midst of all this, a Boeing whistleblower providing testimony on safety issues committed suicide. John Kiriakou speaks with Jamie Finch, former National Transportation Safety Board Official, about how Boeing is taking a nosedive.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043994Sun, 17 May 2026 20:15:02 +0000RTApr 6, 2024 09:44 Boeing takes a nosedive Boeing has been in the news a lot lately, and none of it has been good. We’re not talking just about one of the company’s 737-Max jets crashing and killing everybody on board – there are other issues. In one...Boeing takes a nosedive

Boeing has been in the news a lot lately, and none of it has been good. We’re not talking just about one of the company’s 737-Max jets crashing and killing everybody on board – there are other issues. In one case, part of the fuselage broke off a plane in mid-flight, creating a gaping hole in the side that nearly sucked out a 17-year-old passenger. In another case, a tire fell off a Boeing plane during take-off, destroying a car in the airport parking lot. In yet another, an external panel fell off mid-flight and nobody even noticed it until the plane landed. And in the midst of all this, a Boeing whistleblower providing testimony on safety issues committed suicide. John Kiriakou speaks with Jamie Finch, former National Transportation Safety Board Official, about how Boeing is taking a nosedive.]]>1612false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-attacks-on-gaza-unwra--72043998Israel’s attacks on Gaza & UNWRA

Much of the world is focused on the war in Gaza and the atrocities that are happening there. The United Nations said in mid-March that more children had been killed in Gaza in the first four months of the conflict than in all other conflicts around the world in the last four years. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Chris Gunness, former spokesman of UNWRA, about why Israel is going after the organization and calling for it to be defunded.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043998Sun, 17 May 2026 20:10:02 +0000RTApr 3, 2024 06:53 Israel’s attacks on Gaza & UNWRA Much of the world is focused on the war in Gaza and the atrocities that are happening there. The United Nations said in mid-March that more children had been killed in Gaza in the first four...Israel’s attacks on Gaza & UNWRA

Much of the world is focused on the war in Gaza and the atrocities that are happening there. The United Nations said in mid-March that more children had been killed in Gaza in the first four months of the conflict than in all other conflicts around the world in the last four years. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Chris Gunness, former spokesman of UNWRA, about why Israel is going after the organization and calling for it to be defunded.]]>1640false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emmanuel-lewis--72043923Emmanuel Lewis

Emmanuel Lewis brought a class action lawsuit against the Dallas County Sheriff, alleging that he allowed conditions in the county jail which promoted the spread of Covid-19 and put officers at extreme risk. He joins John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers to discuss how he blew the whistle on the police department’s handling of incarceration facilities and personnel during the pandemic.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043923Sun, 17 May 2026 20:05:02 +0000RTMar 30, 2024 05:57 Emmanuel Lewis Emmanuel Lewis brought a class action lawsuit against the Dallas County Sheriff, alleging that he allowed conditions in the county jail which promoted the spread of Covid-19 and put officers at extreme risk. He joins...Emmanuel Lewis

Emmanuel Lewis brought a class action lawsuit against the Dallas County Sheriff, alleging that he allowed conditions in the county jail which promoted the spread of Covid-19 and put officers at extreme risk. He joins John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers to discuss how he blew the whistle on the police department’s handling of incarceration facilities and personnel during the pandemic.]]>1417false90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ukrainian-whistleblower--72043928The Ukrainian whistleblower

Rudy Giuliani reaches out to a Ukrainian diplomat who has information about how his country tried to influence an American election and had in-depth knowledge of Hunter Biden’s business dealing with Ukraine while his father, Joe Biden, was Vice President. The informant eventually found himself sanctioned by the US Treasury Department, had his US visa revoked, and was placed on the no-fly list. Andrii Telizhenko joins John Kiriakou on this episode of the Whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043928Sun, 17 May 2026 20:00:02 +0000RTMar 23, 2024 15:49 The Ukrainian whistleblower Rudy Giuliani reaches out to a Ukrainian diplomat who has information about how his country tried to influence an American election and had in-depth knowledge of Hunter Biden’s business dealing with...The Ukrainian whistleblower

Rudy Giuliani reaches out to a Ukrainian diplomat who has information about how his country tried to influence an American election and had in-depth knowledge of Hunter Biden’s business dealing with Ukraine while his father, Joe Biden, was Vice President. The informant eventually found himself sanctioned by the US Treasury Department, had his US visa revoked, and was placed on the no-fly list. Andrii Telizhenko joins John Kiriakou on this episode of the Whistleblowers.]]>1601false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iztok-plevnik-where-did-the-money-go--72043929Iztok Plevnik: Where did the money go?

Iztok Plevnik led counterterrorism teams to retrieve evidence and to capture people around the world under indictment in the ICC. In 2017, his team found stash houses with pallets of American currency – notably, one with $6 billion and another with $10 billion in $100 bills. When Iztok tried to bring the money back to the US, the American Embassy turned on him, and he was arrested by the local authorities, jailed, beaten, and eventually expelled. Just weeks later, American government officials who were supposed to help him retired with new houses and new cars. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Iztok Plevnik’s attorney, Bruce Fein, about this nightmarish experience.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043929Sun, 17 May 2026 19:55:02 +0000RTMar 16, 2024 05:30 Iztok Plevnik: Where did the money go? Iztok Plevnik led counterterrorism teams to retrieve evidence and to capture people around the world under indictment in the ICC. In 2017, his team found stash houses with pallets of American...Iztok Plevnik: Where did the money go?

Iztok Plevnik led counterterrorism teams to retrieve evidence and to capture people around the world under indictment in the ICC. In 2017, his team found stash houses with pallets of American currency – notably, one with $6 billion and another with $10 billion in $100 bills. When Iztok tried to bring the money back to the US, the American Embassy turned on him, and he was arrested by the local authorities, jailed, beaten, and eventually expelled. Just weeks later, American government officials who were supposed to help him retired with new houses and new cars. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Iztok Plevnik’s attorney, Bruce Fein, about this nightmarish experience.]]>1387false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-behind-the-9-11-hijackers--72043927The truth behind the 9/11 hijackers

Who funded the 9/11 hijackers? How did they go through the United States without being detected by the FBI? Were any of them actually recruited by the CIA? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou gets to the bottom of these questions and more with investigative journalist, Kit Klarenberg, whose research with Greyzone UK he has uncovered some uncomfortable truths and connections between the 9/11 hijackers, an FBI informant, and the CIA.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043927Sun, 17 May 2026 19:50:01 +0000RTMar 9, 2024 08:42 The truth behind the 9/11 hijackers Who funded the 9/11 hijackers? How did they go through the United States without being detected by the FBI? Were any of them actually recruited by the CIA? On this episode of the Whistleblowers,...The truth behind the 9/11 hijackers

Who funded the 9/11 hijackers? How did they go through the United States without being detected by the FBI? Were any of them actually recruited by the CIA? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou gets to the bottom of these questions and more with investigative journalist, Kit Klarenberg, whose research with Greyzone UK he has uncovered some uncomfortable truths and connections between the 9/11 hijackers, an FBI informant, and the CIA.]]>1673false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assange-awaits-his-fate--72043924Assange awaits his fate

Millions of people around the world last week watched developments unfold in the case of Wikileaks cofounder Julian Assange. The UK’s High Court heard arguments on February 20 and 21 as to whether Assange should be extradited to the United States to face 17 felony counts of espionage and one count of misuse of a computer, all related to revelations that came to be known as the Afghan War Logs and the Collateral Murder Video released to Wikileaks by Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning.Assange faces 175 years in prison in the United States. The High Court did not make an immediate decision on the extradition request, opting instead to do so on or before March 4. John is joined by Mohamed Elmaazi, lawyer and investigative journalist, to discuss the latest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043924Sun, 17 May 2026 19:45:02 +0000RTMar 2, 2024 09:53 Assange awaits his fate Millions of people around the world last week watched developments unfold in the case of Wikileaks cofounder Julian Assange. The UK’s High Court heard arguments on February 20 and 21 as to whether Assange...Assange awaits his fate

Millions of people around the world last week watched developments unfold in the case of Wikileaks cofounder Julian Assange. The UK’s High Court heard arguments on February 20 and 21 as to whether Assange should be extradited to the United States to face 17 felony counts of espionage and one count of misuse of a computer, all related to revelations that came to be known as the Afghan War Logs and the Collateral Murder Video released to Wikileaks by Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning.Assange faces 175 years in prison in the United States. The High Court did not make an immediate decision on the extradition request, opting instead to do so on or before March 4. John is joined by Mohamed Elmaazi, lawyer and investigative journalist, to discuss the latest.]]>1598false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-john-pilger--72043926Remembering John Pilger

Every generation has a journalist to whom most people can point as being transformative in world events. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with friends of the late John Pilger. He was an Australian journalist, writer, scholar, and documentary filmmaker. Pilger became a household name in the 1970s when he secretly entered Cambodia in the aftermath of the overthrow of Pol Pot and broke the story of the Cambodian genocide, which became known as the Killing Fields. Randy Credico and Joe Lauria speak about their friend Pilger and how his documentary work and journalism pushed a generation of leaders.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043926Sun, 17 May 2026 19:35:02 +0000RTFeb 24, 2024 05:49 Remembering John Pilger Every generation has a journalist to whom most people can point as being transformative in world events. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with friends of the late John Pilger. He...Remembering John Pilger

Every generation has a journalist to whom most people can point as being transformative in world events. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with friends of the late John Pilger. He was an Australian journalist, writer, scholar, and documentary filmmaker. Pilger became a household name in the 1970s when he secretly entered Cambodia in the aftermath of the overthrow of Pol Pot and broke the story of the Cambodian genocide, which became known as the Killing Fields. Randy Credico and Joe Lauria speak about their friend Pilger and how his documentary work and journalism pushed a generation of leaders.]]>1683false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triggering-a-whistleblower--72043925Triggering a whistleblower

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with whistleblower and former Swiss banker Pascal Najadi. They discuss what triggered his whistleblowing and his many outlets as a whistleblower including Twitter, which continually got him banned before Elon Musk. Plus, they talk about some of his detractors.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043925Sun, 17 May 2026 19:30:02 +0000RTFeb 17, 2024 05:37 Triggering a whistleblower On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with whistleblower and former Swiss banker Pascal Najadi. They discuss what triggered his whistleblowing and his many outlets as a whistleblower...Triggering a whistleblower

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with whistleblower and former Swiss banker Pascal Najadi. They discuss what triggered his whistleblowing and his many outlets as a whistleblower including Twitter, which continually got him banned before Elon Musk. Plus, they talk about some of his detractors.]]>1379false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julian-assange-bugging-ecuador-s-embassy--72043875Julian Assange & bugging Ecuador’s embassy

Ecuadorian authorities were allegedly working with the CIA to download all of the information on every cell phone from every visitor to Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. This included American citizens’ devices, too. And now they’re arguing in court that their constitutional rights were violated. And could Julian Assange be extradited to the US later this month? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Randy Credico, a Radio Host & Political satirist, and to investigative journalist Joe Lauria, about the court case in the UK that could determine Assange’s fate. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72043875Sun, 17 May 2026 19:25:02 +0000RTFeb 10, 2024 09:20 Julian Assange & bugging Ecuador’s embassy Ecuadorian authorities were allegedly working with the CIA to download all of the information on every cell phone from every visitor to Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London....Julian Assange & bugging Ecuador’s embassy

Ecuadorian authorities were allegedly working with the CIA to download all of the information on every cell phone from every visitor to Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. This included American citizens’ devices, too. And now they’re arguing in court that their constitutional rights were violated. And could Julian Assange be extradited to the US later this month? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Randy Credico, a Radio Host & Political satirist, and to investigative journalist Joe Lauria, about the court case in the UK that could determine Assange’s fate. ]]>1625false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revealing-australian-war-crimes--63634780Revealing Australian war crimes

David McBride is a former British Army officer and a lawyer with the Australian Special Forces who blew the whistle on war crimes committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. It would be great if these stories always had happy endings. Unfortunately, they don’t. On this week’s episode of Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with David McBride about how the Australian government insisted on prosecuting him, and about his choice to plead guilty.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63634780Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:54:50 +0000RTFeb 3, 2024 05:50 Revealing Australian war crimes David McBride is a former British Army officer and a lawyer with the Australian Special Forces who blew the whistle on war crimes committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. It would be great if...Revealing Australian war crimes

David McBride is a former British Army officer and a lawyer with the Australian Special Forces who blew the whistle on war crimes committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. It would be great if these stories always had happy endings. Unfortunately, they don’t. On this week’s episode of Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with David McBride about how the Australian government insisted on prosecuting him, and about his choice to plead guilty.]]>1519false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whistleblowing-on-domestic-violence--63634773Whistleblowing on domestic violence

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Barry Goldstein, who is an attorney, an educator, an expert witness, and a prolific author on the issue of domestic violence. John and Barry discuss the role journalists and educators play in blowing the whistle on a widespread social issue. Where is the problem most prominent, what are its causes, and what are its solutions? Join us this week on the Whistleblowers for more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63634773Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:54:42 +0000RTJan 27, 2024 07:56 Whistleblowing on domestic violence On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Barry Goldstein, who is an attorney, an educator, an expert witness, and a prolific author on the issue of domestic violence. John...Whistleblowing on domestic violence

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Barry Goldstein, who is an attorney, an educator, an expert witness, and a prolific author on the issue of domestic violence. John and Barry discuss the role journalists and educators play in blowing the whistle on a widespread social issue. Where is the problem most prominent, what are its causes, and what are its solutions? Join us this week on the Whistleblowers for more!]]>1615false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-hamas-war--63634757Israel - Hamas war

The entire international community has been focused on the Israel-Hamas War since the attack on Israel on October 7. There are reportedly two million Palestinian refugees on the border with Egypt–the largest movement of refugees since the Second World War. The Israeli government says it will continue the war for months to come, and it is doing so with the full-throated support of the United States. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Chris Hedges on whether or not Israel’s response to the Hamas attack is warranted and how much longer Gaza and the international community can stand for such wanton bloodshed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63634757Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:54:35 +0000RTJan 20, 2024 07:29 Israel - Hamas war The entire international community has been focused on the Israel-Hamas War since the attack on Israel on October 7. There are reportedly two million Palestinian refugees on the border with Egypt–the largest...Israel - Hamas war

The entire international community has been focused on the Israel-Hamas War since the attack on Israel on October 7. There are reportedly two million Palestinian refugees on the border with Egypt–the largest movement of refugees since the Second World War. The Israeli government says it will continue the war for months to come, and it is doing so with the full-throated support of the United States. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Chris Hedges on whether or not Israel’s response to the Hamas attack is warranted and how much longer Gaza and the international community can stand for such wanton bloodshed.]]>1689false80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nuclear-safety--63634753Nuclear safety

Joe Carson blew the whistle on the Department of Defense for using paid consultants to supplement employees. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Carson about the fallout and retaliation from the DOE.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63634753Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:54:27 +0000RTJan 13, 2024 06:16 Nuclear safety Joe Carson blew the whistle on the Department of Defense for using paid consultants to supplement employees. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Carson about the fallout and retaliation...Nuclear safety

Joe Carson blew the whistle on the Department of Defense for using paid consultants to supplement employees. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Carson about the fallout and retaliation from the DOE.]]>1549false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hunter-biden-laptop--63348483The Hunter Biden laptop

The Hunter Biden laptop has been released by Garrett Ziegler. It mostly just contains bad porn. Hundreds and hundreds of pictures of Hunter Biden naked, and usually with prostitutes. There are hundreds of pictures of him doing drugs, and there are hundreds of emails and text messages. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with legal and media analyst Lionel, and asks if the publication of the contents of the laptop really constitutes whistleblowing. They dive into the work of IRS whistleblowers who claim they were forced to stop their investigation into President Biden's son.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348483Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:54:19 +0000RTDec 23, 2023 05:19 The Hunter Biden laptop The Hunter Biden laptop has been released by Garrett Ziegler. It mostly just contains bad porn. Hundreds and hundreds of pictures of Hunter Biden naked, and usually with prostitutes. There are hundreds of...The Hunter Biden laptop

The Hunter Biden laptop has been released by Garrett Ziegler. It mostly just contains bad porn. Hundreds and hundreds of pictures of Hunter Biden naked, and usually with prostitutes. There are hundreds of pictures of him doing drugs, and there are hundreds of emails and text messages. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with legal and media analyst Lionel, and asks if the publication of the contents of the laptop really constitutes whistleblowing. They dive into the work of IRS whistleblowers who claim they were forced to stop their investigation into President Biden's son.]]>1480false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nestle-whistleblower--63348482Nestle whistleblower

In 2009, a large-scale food poisoning incident affected 300,000 babies in China, 13 of whom died. This was after eating Nestle baby biscuits. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with the one woman behind ousting Nestle, Yasmine Motarjemi, and how she tried to prevent this tragedy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348482Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:35:25 +0000RTDec 16, 2023 07:10 Nestle whistleblower In 2009, a large-scale food poisoning incident affected 300,000 babies in China, 13 of whom died. This was after eating Nestle baby biscuits. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with the...Nestle whistleblower

In 2009, a large-scale food poisoning incident affected 300,000 babies in China, 13 of whom died. This was after eating Nestle baby biscuits. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with the one woman behind ousting Nestle, Yasmine Motarjemi, and how she tried to prevent this tragedy.]]>1544false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gender-based-violence--63348479Gender-based violence

Nicole Stephens was a victim of a violent assault, where she was raped and strangled nearly to death. Her injuries were so severe that she was placed on medical disability. During her disability, Nicole became a domestic violence and civil society activist. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Nicole about how she now helps others recover disability payments.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348479Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:35:18 +0000RTDec 9, 2023 05:29 Gender-based violence Nicole Stephens was a victim of a violent assault, where she was raped and strangled nearly to death. Her injuries were so severe that she was placed on medical disability. During her disability, Nicole became...Gender-based violence

Nicole Stephens was a victim of a violent assault, where she was raped and strangled nearly to death. Her injuries were so severe that she was placed on medical disability. During her disability, Nicole became a domestic violence and civil society activist. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Nicole about how she now helps others recover disability payments.]]>1506false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-who-knew-too-much--63348464The woman who knew too much

UBS bank executives ordered some of its employees to destroy all of their computer files related to customers with offshore accounts in Switzerland. But one employee, Stephanie Gibaud, refused to destroy evidence. UBS responded by trying to fire her during the 2008 financial crisis. The French government intervened, but UBS was successful in harassing and intimidating her, and isolating her professionally. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou will speak with Gibaud about her book, "The Woman Who Knew Too Much."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348464Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:35:10 +0000RTDec 2, 2023 07:16 The woman who knew too much UBS bank executives ordered some of its employees to destroy all of their computer files related to customers with offshore accounts in Switzerland. But one employee, Stephanie Gibaud, refused to destroy...The woman who knew too much

UBS bank executives ordered some of its employees to destroy all of their computer files related to customers with offshore accounts in Switzerland. But one employee, Stephanie Gibaud, refused to destroy evidence. UBS responded by trying to fire her during the 2008 financial crisis. The French government intervened, but UBS was successful in harassing and intimidating her, and isolating her professionally. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou will speak with Gibaud about her book, "The Woman Who Knew Too Much."]]>1583false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/space-shuttle-challenger-explosion--63348458Space Shuttle Challenger explosion

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986 just 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members on board. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Richard Cook about the truth surrounding the Challenger disaster.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348458Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:35:03 +0000RTNov 25, 2023 07:28 Space Shuttle Challenger explosion The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986 just 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members on board. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with...Space Shuttle Challenger explosion

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986 just 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members on board. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Richard Cook about the truth surrounding the Challenger disaster.]]>1631false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nursing-homes--63348431Nursing homes

Susie Talevska sued a nursing home and the state of Indiana, arguing that her father’s rights had been violated. The case made it all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. By a vote of 7-2, the Supreme Court ruled that Susie Talevska was right and the Biden Administration was wrong. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Talevska about her battle for her father.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348431Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:34:56 +0000RTNov 18, 2023 07:51 Nursing homes Susie Talevska sued a nursing home and the state of Indiana, arguing that her father’s rights had been violated. The case made it all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. By a vote of 7-2, the Supreme Court...Nursing homes

Susie Talevska sued a nursing home and the state of Indiana, arguing that her father’s rights had been violated. The case made it all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. By a vote of 7-2, the Supreme Court ruled that Susie Talevska was right and the Biden Administration was wrong. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Talevska about her battle for her father.]]>1527false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-palestine-laboratory--63348408The Palestine laboratory

Israel uses its tech prominence to sell its occupation of Palestine to the world and its dominance of the narrative to social media companies. It’s not an accident that if you post a pro-Palestinian comment or story on Facebook or publish a pro-Palestinian tweet, an algorithm will either keep people from seeing it or perhaps will delete it altogether. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with a journalist who has covered this issue for years, Antony Loewenstein.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348408Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:34:47 +0000RTNov 11, 2023 07:59 The Palestine laboratory Israel uses its tech prominence to sell its occupation of Palestine to the world and its dominance of the narrative to social media companies. It’s not an accident that if you post a pro-Palestinian comment...The Palestine laboratory

Israel uses its tech prominence to sell its occupation of Palestine to the world and its dominance of the narrative to social media companies. It’s not an accident that if you post a pro-Palestinian comment or story on Facebook or publish a pro-Palestinian tweet, an algorithm will either keep people from seeing it or perhaps will delete it altogether. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with a journalist who has covered this issue for years, Antony Loewenstein.]]>1669false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/financial-whistleblower-extraordinaire--63348398Financial whistleblower extraordinaire

The US has been home to countless banking scandals over the decades. On The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou has spoken to numerous whistleblowers who have told us about money laundering, income tax evasion, and illegal offshoring of assets. But sometimes the good guys actually win. Bill Black is an associate professor of economics and author of ‘The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One’. He talks about his work pioneering financial fraud whistleblowing and what his work has led to, as well as the big names it has helped come out against corporate greed, mismanagement, and deceit.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348398Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:34:38 +0000RTNov 4, 2023 06:16 Financial whistleblower extraordinaire The US has been home to countless banking scandals over the decades. On The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou has spoken to numerous whistleblowers who have told us about money laundering, income...Financial whistleblower extraordinaire

The US has been home to countless banking scandals over the decades. On The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou has spoken to numerous whistleblowers who have told us about money laundering, income tax evasion, and illegal offshoring of assets. But sometimes the good guys actually win. Bill Black is an associate professor of economics and author of ‘The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One’. He talks about his work pioneering financial fraud whistleblowing and what his work has led to, as well as the big names it has helped come out against corporate greed, mismanagement, and deceit.]]>1574false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-never-ending-mystery-havana-syndrome--63348392A never ending mystery: Havana Syndrome

We told you last season that many, many people across the United States and in a half-dozen other countries have been diagnosed with a strange malady called Havana Syndrome. These symptoms first began manifesting in 2016, when diplomats at the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba began reporting things ranging from physical pain to ringing in the ears to cognitive difficulties. Many had diagnosable traumatic brain injuries. The US government initially dismissed the symptoms as the sound made by crickets. Yes, crickets. But something more sinister was likely behind it. John Kiriakou speaks with Former NSA technical Director, Bill Binney and Dr. Katherine Horton, a former particle physicist, on this episode of the Whistleblowers about Directed Energy Weapon Attacks and Havana Syndrome.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348392Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:34:29 +0000RTOct 28, 2023 08:35 A never ending mystery: Havana Syndrome We told you last season that many, many people across the United States and in a half-dozen other countries have been diagnosed with a strange malady called Havana Syndrome. These symptoms...A never ending mystery: Havana Syndrome

We told you last season that many, many people across the United States and in a half-dozen other countries have been diagnosed with a strange malady called Havana Syndrome. These symptoms first began manifesting in 2016, when diplomats at the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba began reporting things ranging from physical pain to ringing in the ears to cognitive difficulties. Many had diagnosable traumatic brain injuries. The US government initially dismissed the symptoms as the sound made by crickets. Yes, crickets. But something more sinister was likely behind it. John Kiriakou speaks with Former NSA technical Director, Bill Binney and Dr. Katherine Horton, a former particle physicist, on this episode of the Whistleblowers about Directed Energy Weapon Attacks and Havana Syndrome.]]>1614false70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whistleblowing-on-the-va--63348390Whistleblowing on the VAO

n this episode of The Whistleblowers, Ted Blickwedel, a 27-year veteran, began providing counseling services for Vet Centers in 2009. However, by 2016, he realized that what was originally a people-centered approach to helping veterans had become a numbers game, where patients were rushed through appointments to meet Veterans Administration numbers expectations. Ted began to feel burned out, and he realized other counselors were having the same experience. In 2018, he emailed 1,300 Vet Center counselors across the US to learn how the VA’s expectations and bureaucratic demands were affecting them. The results were so stunning that Ted decided to blow the whistle, resulting in a Government Accountability Office report in 2020 revealing that the new productivity standards were leading to counselor burnout across the country. A bill to correct these wrongs is currently pending in Congress, but it has not yet been acted upon. Ted speaks to John Kiriakou about the book he has written, Broken Promises, which chronicles his experience and provides insights into how to report problems in government agencies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348390Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:37:37 +0000RTOct 21, 2023 06:07 Whistleblowing on the VAO n this episode of The Whistleblowers, Ted Blickwedel, a 27-year veteran, began providing counseling services for Vet Centers in 2009. However, by 2016, he realized that what was originally a...Whistleblowing on the VAO

n this episode of The Whistleblowers, Ted Blickwedel, a 27-year veteran, began providing counseling services for Vet Centers in 2009. However, by 2016, he realized that what was originally a people-centered approach to helping veterans had become a numbers game, where patients were rushed through appointments to meet Veterans Administration numbers expectations. Ted began to feel burned out, and he realized other counselors were having the same experience. In 2018, he emailed 1,300 Vet Center counselors across the US to learn how the VA’s expectations and bureaucratic demands were affecting them. The results were so stunning that Ted decided to blow the whistle, resulting in a Government Accountability Office report in 2020 revealing that the new productivity standards were leading to counselor burnout across the country. A bill to correct these wrongs is currently pending in Congress, but it has not yet been acted upon. Ted speaks to John Kiriakou about the book he has written, Broken Promises, which chronicles his experience and provides insights into how to report problems in government agencies.]]>1555false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-side-of-the-railroad--63348380Dark side of the Railroad

There are on average three train derailments in the United States every single day. That’s more than 1,000 every year. Some are disasters. Trains can derail while carrying dangerous chemicals or petroleum products, catch fire, contaminate land and ground water, lead to the death of farm animals, and sometimes even railroad employees or members of the public. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Union Pacific Railroad locomotive conductor and engineer, Michael Paul Lindsey, about why the United States is so far behind in the locomotive industry, as well as discussing his own whistleblowing experience.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348380Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:37:04 +0000RTOct 14, 2023 05:58 Dark side of the Railroad There are on average three train derailments in the United States every single day. That’s more than 1,000 every year. Some are disasters. Trains can derail while carrying dangerous chemicals or petroleum...Dark side of the Railroad

There are on average three train derailments in the United States every single day. That’s more than 1,000 every year. Some are disasters. Trains can derail while carrying dangerous chemicals or petroleum products, catch fire, contaminate land and ground water, lead to the death of farm animals, and sometimes even railroad employees or members of the public. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Union Pacific Railroad locomotive conductor and engineer, Michael Paul Lindsey, about why the United States is so far behind in the locomotive industry, as well as discussing his own whistleblowing experience.]]>1746false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ftx-trial--63348366FTX trial

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX and the cofounder of Alameda Research, is about to begin his trial for fraud. A year ago, Forbes ranked the 31-year-old as the 41st richest American and the 60th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $26 billion. Some called him a genius, and many analysts lauded his abilities in quantitative research. But it turns out it was all a fraud. On the episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with author and Professor Bill Black about the curious case of SBF and the greed behind the banking industry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63348366Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:27:46 +0000RTOct 7, 2023 08:29 FTX trial Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX and the cofounder of Alameda Research, is about to begin his trial for fraud. A year ago, Forbes ranked the 31-year-old as the 41st richest American and the 60th richest person in the...FTX trial

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX and the cofounder of Alameda Research, is about to begin his trial for fraud. A year ago, Forbes ranked the 31-year-old as the 41st richest American and the 60th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $26 billion. Some called him a genius, and many analysts lauded his abilities in quantitative research. But it turns out it was all a fraud. On the episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with author and Professor Bill Black about the curious case of SBF and the greed behind the banking industry.]]>1671false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julius-baer-bank-cayman-islands--62778590Julius Baer Bank, Cayman Islands

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Swiss whistleblower Rudolf Elmer. While working in the Cayman Islands as an employee of Julius Baer, he exposed financial crimes. In blowing the whistle, Elmer believes he was acting in the public interest. Since then, he has been pursued for breaking the draconian Swiss banking secrecy laws. His family has been severely harassed. Under investigation since 2005, he has already served 220 days in prison, and is still being pursued by judges of the high court in Zurich.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778590Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:25:28 +0000RTSep 30, 2023 07:02 Julius Baer Bank, Cayman Islands On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Swiss whistleblower Rudolf Elmer. While working in the Cayman Islands as an employee of Julius Baer, he exposed financial crimes. In...Julius Baer Bank, Cayman Islands

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Swiss whistleblower Rudolf Elmer. While working in the Cayman Islands as an employee of Julius Baer, he exposed financial crimes. In blowing the whistle, Elmer believes he was acting in the public interest. Since then, he has been pursued for breaking the draconian Swiss banking secrecy laws. His family has been severely harassed. Under investigation since 2005, he has already served 220 days in prison, and is still being pursued by judges of the high court in Zurich.]]>1617false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blowing-the-whistle-on-apple--62778589Blowing the whistle on Apple

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with someone who blew the whistle on the biggest company in the world. When the bottom line is profits, nearly every company will cut corners. But sometimes they will do it at a cost to the health and safety of their workers and to the public’s privacy. And for a whistleblower, that’s just not going to work. Ashley Gjovik, a former senior engineering program manager at Apple, documented and exposed unsafe work conditions, disturbing surveillance and intimidation practices, and systemic malfeasance at Apple Inc. After facing increasing retaliation in response to her attempts to escalate her concerns internally, she took her complaints to regulators, the press, and the public.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778589Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:24:58 +0000RTSep 23, 2023 07:05 Blowing the whistle on Apple On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with someone who blew the whistle on the biggest company in the world. When the bottom line is profits, nearly every company will cut corners....Blowing the whistle on Apple

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with someone who blew the whistle on the biggest company in the world. When the bottom line is profits, nearly every company will cut corners. But sometimes they will do it at a cost to the health and safety of their workers and to the public’s privacy. And for a whistleblower, that’s just not going to work. Ashley Gjovik, a former senior engineering program manager at Apple, documented and exposed unsafe work conditions, disturbing surveillance and intimidation practices, and systemic malfeasance at Apple Inc. After facing increasing retaliation in response to her attempts to escalate her concerns internally, she took her complaints to regulators, the press, and the public.]]>1746false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/samsung-whistleblowing-in-south-africa--62778588Samsung whistleblowing in South Africa

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with major international business whistleblower June Bellamy. She will tell us about her whistleblowing revelations and the aftermath, working against Samsung in South Africa. What makes Bellamy so important is what she chose to do in the aftermath of her whistleblowing. Watch to find out!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778588Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:20:22 +0000RTSep 16, 2023 06:53 Samsung whistleblowing in South Africa On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with major international business whistleblower June Bellamy. She will tell us about her whistleblowing revelations and the...Samsung whistleblowing in South Africa

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with major international business whistleblower June Bellamy. She will tell us about her whistleblowing revelations and the aftermath, working against Samsung in South Africa. What makes Bellamy so important is what she chose to do in the aftermath of her whistleblowing. Watch to find out!]]>1626false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accused-of-medicaid-fraud--62778587Accused of Medicaid fraud

Rosa Serrano was convicted of Medicaid fraud in the state of Texas. Rosa was the owner and sole employee of a small company that made eyeglass lenses. She was accused of overbilling Medicaid, charged with fraud, and found guilty at trial. As you might imagine, there are cases like this across the United States every single day, and they are rarely noteworthy. But this case had it all: Jurors who couldn’t speak or understand English, ineffective attorneys, questionable jurisdiction, and an incompetent judge that just wanted to get the whole thing over with. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Rosa Serrano about her prison sentence and how she never stopped protesting her innocence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778587Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:18:50 +0000RTSep 9, 2023 17:07 Accused of Medicaid fraud Rosa Serrano was convicted of Medicaid fraud in the state of Texas. Rosa was the owner and sole employee of a small company that made eyeglass lenses. She was accused of overbilling Medicaid, charged with...Accused of Medicaid fraud

Rosa Serrano was convicted of Medicaid fraud in the state of Texas. Rosa was the owner and sole employee of a small company that made eyeglass lenses. She was accused of overbilling Medicaid, charged with fraud, and found guilty at trial. As you might imagine, there are cases like this across the United States every single day, and they are rarely noteworthy. But this case had it all: Jurors who couldn’t speak or understand English, ineffective attorneys, questionable jurisdiction, and an incompetent judge that just wanted to get the whole thing over with. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Rosa Serrano about her prison sentence and how she never stopped protesting her innocence.]]>1450false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whistleblowers-of-america--62778586Whistleblowers of America

There are lots of whistleblower organizations out there, especially in the United States, western Europe, and Australia. But many of them are parochial. They focus on narrow subjects or issues, rather than on the mental wellbeing of the whistleblower. Becoming a whistleblower is a decision not to be taken lightly. It often results in almost immediate social ostracism and isolation. So how does a whistleblower deal with that? He or she associates with the right organization. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John is joined by our good friend Jackie Garrick to talk about her upcoming whistleblower event in our nation's capital on September 7-8.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778586Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:17:40 +0000RTSep 2, 2023 06:18 Whistleblowers of America There are lots of whistleblower organizations out there, especially in the United States, western Europe, and Australia. But many of them are parochial. They focus on narrow subjects or issues, rather than...Whistleblowers of America

There are lots of whistleblower organizations out there, especially in the United States, western Europe, and Australia. But many of them are parochial. They focus on narrow subjects or issues, rather than on the mental wellbeing of the whistleblower. Becoming a whistleblower is a decision not to be taken lightly. It often results in almost immediate social ostracism and isolation. So how does a whistleblower deal with that? He or she associates with the right organization. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John is joined by our good friend Jackie Garrick to talk about her upcoming whistleblower event in our nation's capital on September 7-8.]]>1740false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uss-liberty-survivor--62778585USS Liberty survivor

On June 8, 1967 an overt act of war was committed against the United States. The combined air and sea attack against the naval ship USS Liberty killed 34 sailors, wounded another 171, and severely damaged the ship. At the time, the vessel was in international waters north of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. But the aggressor was not Egypt. It was not the Soviet Union or any other country with difficult relations with the United States. It was Israel. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with a USS Liberty survivor, US Navy petty officer Phil Tourney.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778585Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:16:43 +0000RTAug 26, 2023 06:25 USS Liberty survivor On June 8, 1967 an overt act of war was committed against the United States. The combined air and sea attack against the naval ship USS Liberty killed 34 sailors, wounded another 171, and severely damaged the...USS Liberty survivor

On June 8, 1967 an overt act of war was committed against the United States. The combined air and sea attack against the naval ship USS Liberty killed 34 sailors, wounded another 171, and severely damaged the ship. At the time, the vessel was in international waters north of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. But the aggressor was not Egypt. It was not the Soviet Union or any other country with difficult relations with the United States. It was Israel. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with a USS Liberty survivor, US Navy petty officer Phil Tourney.]]>1427false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whistleblower-protections-in-the-uk--62778584Whistleblower protections in the UK

British whistleblower Georgina Halford-Hall has blown the whistle against wrongdoing multiple times—first with bullying in her son’s military school, and next in a non-profit charity. In this episode of 'Whistleblowers', John Kiriakou talks with Halford-Hall about the fallout from her whistleblowing, how she started her own nonprofit WhistleblowersUK, and how she is working with Parliament on whistleblowing legislation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778584Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:14:06 +0000RTAug 19, 2023 06:08 Whistleblower protections in the UK British whistleblower Georgina Halford-Hall has blown the whistle against wrongdoing multiple times—first with bullying in her son’s military school, and next in a non-profit charity. In this...Whistleblower protections in the UK

British whistleblower Georgina Halford-Hall has blown the whistle against wrongdoing multiple times—first with bullying in her son’s military school, and next in a non-profit charity. In this episode of 'Whistleblowers', John Kiriakou talks with Halford-Hall about the fallout from her whistleblowing, how she started her own nonprofit WhistleblowersUK, and how she is working with Parliament on whistleblowing legislation.]]>1678false60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-daniel-ellsberg--62778582Remembering Daniel Ellsberg

Daniel Ellsberg, probably the most famous and most highly-revered national-security whistleblower in American history, died in June at the age of 92. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou remembers the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg, speaking with his personal friends about his life. Randy Credico, a longtime comedian and social-justice activist, and Arn Menconi, a former Colorado County Commissioner and head of a national youth sports charity, remember their close friend and role model.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778582Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:08:41 +0000RTAug 12, 2023 07:10 Remembering Daniel Ellsberg Daniel Ellsberg, probably the most famous and most highly-revered national-security whistleblower in American history, died in June at the age of 92. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou...Remembering Daniel Ellsberg

Daniel Ellsberg, probably the most famous and most highly-revered national-security whistleblower in American history, died in June at the age of 92. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou remembers the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg, speaking with his personal friends about his life. Randy Credico, a longtime comedian and social-justice activist, and Arn Menconi, a former Colorado County Commissioner and head of a national youth sports charity, remember their close friend and role model.]]>1687false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assange-desperate-for-freedom--62778581Assange: Desperate for freedom

Arguably, the most famous whistleblower in the world is Julian Assange, the cofounder of WikiLeaks. The European Court of Human Rights has on three separate occasions refused to extradite UK nationals to the US due to the practice of solitary confinement, which the Europeans and the United Nations recognize as a form of torture. Assange has very few options left in his legal defense. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kirakou speaks with the editor-in-chief of Consortium News, Joe Lauria, about what is next for Assange in his desperate fight for freedom.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778581Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:06:52 +0000RTAug 5, 2023 06:59 Assange: Desperate for freedom Arguably, the most famous whistleblower in the world is Julian Assange, the cofounder of WikiLeaks. The European Court of Human Rights has on three separate occasions refused to extradite UK nationals...Assange: Desperate for freedom

Arguably, the most famous whistleblower in the world is Julian Assange, the cofounder of WikiLeaks. The European Court of Human Rights has on three separate occasions refused to extradite UK nationals to the US due to the practice of solitary confinement, which the Europeans and the United Nations recognize as a form of torture. Assange has very few options left in his legal defense. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kirakou speaks with the editor-in-chief of Consortium News, Joe Lauria, about what is next for Assange in his desperate fight for freedom.]]>1781false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anti-bullying-legislation--62778558Anti-bullying legislation

Jenny Foster is an anti-bullying activist, whistleblower and human rights advocate. She represents Better Working Lives, which is currently negotiating with the Irish Government to put together Workplace Bullying legislation. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Foster about her testimony on bullying before the Irish Parliament and how she has met with corporate leaders around the country to discuss bullying prevention.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778558Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:05:12 +0000RTJul 29, 2023 07:39 Anti-bullying legislation Jenny Foster is an anti-bullying activist, whistleblower and human rights advocate. She represents Better Working Lives, which is currently negotiating with the Irish Government to put together Workplace...Anti-bullying legislation

Jenny Foster is an anti-bullying activist, whistleblower and human rights advocate. She represents Better Working Lives, which is currently negotiating with the Irish Government to put together Workplace Bullying legislation. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Foster about her testimony on bullying before the Irish Parliament and how she has met with corporate leaders around the country to discuss bullying prevention.]]>1624false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blowing-the-whistle-on-animal-welfare-crime--62778557Blowing the whistle on animal welfare crime

Augusta University in the US state of Georgia is currently involved in a case marred by allegations of fraud, forgery, and cover-up after a research monkey died nine years ago. The university went to great lengths to keep the animal’s death a secret. But there was a doctor working on the case who said that what the university was doing was wrong. He decided to blow the whistle, and he requested a hearing. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Dr. Jay Hegde about the university’s cover-up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778557Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:03:53 +0000RTJul 22, 2023 07:35 Blowing the whistle on animal welfare crime Augusta University in the US state of Georgia is currently involved in a case marred by allegations of fraud, forgery, and cover-up after a research monkey died nine years ago. The...Blowing the whistle on animal welfare crime

Augusta University in the US state of Georgia is currently involved in a case marred by allegations of fraud, forgery, and cover-up after a research monkey died nine years ago. The university went to great lengths to keep the animal’s death a secret. But there was a doctor working on the case who said that what the university was doing was wrong. He decided to blow the whistle, and he requested a hearing. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Dr. Jay Hegde about the university’s cover-up.]]>1645false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/managerial-dysfunction-the-intelligence-authorization-act--62778556Managerial dysfunction & the Intelligence Authorization Act

Ryan Sweazey blew the whistle on a colleague at the Defense Attaché Office in Rome, who was secretly reporting negative information about the performance of coworkers to superiors. The practice turned managers in Western Europe against their subordinates, creating a hostile work environment and disrupting their efforts to gather intelligence. John Kiriakou speaks to Defense Intelligence Agency whistleblower Lt. Colonel Ryan Sweazey about problems inside the agency.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778556Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:01:57 +0000RTJul 15, 2023 06:19 Managerial dysfunction & the Intelligence Authorization Act Ryan Sweazey blew the whistle on a colleague at the Defense Attaché Office in Rome, who was secretly reporting negative information about the performance of coworkers...Managerial dysfunction & the Intelligence Authorization Act

Ryan Sweazey blew the whistle on a colleague at the Defense Attaché Office in Rome, who was secretly reporting negative information about the performance of coworkers to superiors. The practice turned managers in Western Europe against their subordinates, creating a hostile work environment and disrupting their efforts to gather intelligence. John Kiriakou speaks to Defense Intelligence Agency whistleblower Lt. Colonel Ryan Sweazey about problems inside the agency.]]>1669false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protesting-the-iraq-afghanistan-wars--62778555Protesting the Iraq & Afghanistan wars

Matthew Hoh is a former soldier, a former diplomat, and a whistleblower. He took part in the American occupation of Iraq, first in Salah al-Din Province with a State Department reconstruction and governance team, and then in al-Anbar Province as a Marine Corps company commander. Hoh speaks to John Kiriakou about his decision to resign from the US government in protest at the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778555Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:51 +0000RTJul 8, 2023 06:05 Protesting the Iraq & Afghanistan wars Matthew Hoh is a former soldier, a former diplomat, and a whistleblower. He took part in the American occupation of Iraq, first in Salah al-Din Province with a State Department...Protesting the Iraq & Afghanistan wars

Matthew Hoh is a former soldier, a former diplomat, and a whistleblower. He took part in the American occupation of Iraq, first in Salah al-Din Province with a State Department reconstruction and governance team, and then in al-Anbar Province as a Marine Corps company commander. Hoh speaks to John Kiriakou about his decision to resign from the US government in protest at the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.]]>1657false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corruption-at-veterans-affairs-department--62778554Corruption at Veterans Affairs Department

Tim Petoskey reported on numerous issues at the US Department of Veterans Affairs to the VA Office of Inspector General including discrimination, gross mismanagement and misuse of overtime, and he said an investigation led to the then-chief, deputy chief, patrol commander, and operations commander all being terminated. Petoskey tells John Kiriakou about how he still faces persistent retaliation on this week's episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778554Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:59:06 +0000RTJul 1, 2023 06:12 Corruption at Veterans Affairs Department Tim Petoskey reported on numerous issues at the US Department of Veterans Affairs to the VA Office of Inspector General including discrimination, gross mismanagement and misuse of overtime,...Corruption at Veterans Affairs Department

Tim Petoskey reported on numerous issues at the US Department of Veterans Affairs to the VA Office of Inspector General including discrimination, gross mismanagement and misuse of overtime, and he said an investigation led to the then-chief, deputy chief, patrol commander, and operations commander all being terminated. Petoskey tells John Kiriakou about how he still faces persistent retaliation on this week's episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>1683false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-murder-curtain--62778553Behind the murder curtain

Bruce Sackman was a special agent in charge of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General. Sackman’s main responsibilities included investigating white-collar crimes such as embezzlement when he was drawn into the macabre world of doctors and nurses who murder their patients. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou asks how Sackman evolved from an investigator of routine cases to the world’s leading expert on Medical Serial Killers (MSKs) – doctors and nurses who ply their evil trade hidden behind the privacy curtain at a patient’s bedside. He wrote about four cases that he uncovered in his book, ‘Behind the Murder Curtain’.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778553Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:52:34 +0000RTJun 24, 2023 06:23 Behind the murder curtain Bruce Sackman was a special agent in charge of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General. Sackman’s main responsibilities included investigating white-collar crimes such as...Behind the murder curtain

Bruce Sackman was a special agent in charge of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General. Sackman’s main responsibilities included investigating white-collar crimes such as embezzlement when he was drawn into the macabre world of doctors and nurses who murder their patients. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou asks how Sackman evolved from an investigator of routine cases to the world’s leading expert on Medical Serial Killers (MSKs) – doctors and nurses who ply their evil trade hidden behind the privacy curtain at a patient’s bedside. He wrote about four cases that he uncovered in his book, ‘Behind the Murder Curtain’.]]>1764false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delta-s-corrupt-safety-culture--62778552Delta’s corrupt safety culture

Captain Karlene Petitt was a veteran pilot with Delta Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the world.  In 2016, Karlene raised concerns about potential safety violations at Delta, and it almost cost her her career.  On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks with Petitt about how she was subjected to psychological exams and a phony diagnosis that had the potential to ground her.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778552Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:51:12 +0000RTJun 17, 2023 06:45 Delta’s corrupt safety culture Captain Karlene Petitt was a veteran pilot with Delta Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the world.  In 2016, Karlene raised concerns about potential safety violations at Delta, and it almost...Delta’s corrupt safety culture

Captain Karlene Petitt was a veteran pilot with Delta Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the world.  In 2016, Karlene raised concerns about potential safety violations at Delta, and it almost cost her her career.  On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks with Petitt about how she was subjected to psychological exams and a phony diagnosis that had the potential to ground her.]]>1610false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pentagon-whistleblower--62778551Pentagon whistleblower

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to a Pentagon whistleblower. She’s not a household name. Academics will not base their dissertations on her case. She hasn’t been the subject of fawning exposés. But Jackie Garrick is a clear example of a person doing the right thing – bringing to light evidence of waste, fraud, abuse, illegality, or threats to the public health or public safety.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778551Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:44:43 +0000RTJun 10, 2023 06:46 Pentagon whistleblower On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to a Pentagon whistleblower. She’s not a household name. Academics will not base their dissertations on her case. She hasn’t been the subject of...Pentagon whistleblower

On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to a Pentagon whistleblower. She’s not a household name. Academics will not base their dissertations on her case. She hasn’t been the subject of fawning exposés. But Jackie Garrick is a clear example of a person doing the right thing – bringing to light evidence of waste, fraud, abuse, illegality, or threats to the public health or public safety.]]>1628false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-britain-s-gchq-tap-donald-trump-s-phone--62778550Did Britain’s GCHQ tap Donald Trump’s phone?

On this episode of Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with former CIA and State Department officer Larry Johnson. He left government service to set up a successful consulting firm and is also known for a daily blog in which he offers insights – sometimes biting and controversial – into current events. Johnson discusses in detail why he left the CIA and why he believes the organization is the source of so much harm in the world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778550Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:44:32 +0000RTJun 7, 2023 06:01 Did Britain’s GCHQ tap Donald Trump’s phone? On this episode of Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with former CIA and State Department officer Larry Johnson. He left government service to set up a successful consulting firm and...Did Britain’s GCHQ tap Donald Trump’s phone?

On this episode of Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with former CIA and State Department officer Larry Johnson. He left government service to set up a successful consulting firm and is also known for a daily blog in which he offers insights – sometimes biting and controversial – into current events. Johnson discusses in detail why he left the CIA and why he believes the organization is the source of so much harm in the world.]]>1584false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/independent-journalists-under-fire--62778499Independent journalists under fire

It is often said that truth is the first casualty of war.  That statement was first made more than 100 years ago, and few can imagine anybody disagreeing with it.  So where do we get news—reliable news—in a time of conflict? This week on the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with independent journalist, Patrick Lancaster, about what it is like to cover war torn countries.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778499Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:44:01 +0000RTJun 3, 2023 06:40 Independent journalists under fire It is often said that truth is the first casualty of war.  That statement was first made more than 100 years ago, and few can imagine anybody disagreeing with it.  So where do we get news—reliable...Independent journalists under fire

It is often said that truth is the first casualty of war.  That statement was first made more than 100 years ago, and few can imagine anybody disagreeing with it.  So where do we get news—reliable news—in a time of conflict? This week on the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with independent journalist, Patrick Lancaster, about what it is like to cover war torn countries.]]>1686false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/citicorp-and-the-fall-of-the-housing-market--62777863Citicorp and the fall of the housing market

This week on The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Citigroup whistleblower Richard Bowen, who tried repeatedly to warn the bank that bad prime and subprime mortgage loans could sink the company as the economy began to slow. He was ignored and punished for his revelations, even though he did it in exactly the way that he was taught to do.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777863Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:06:58 +0000RTMay 31, 2023 06:13 Citicorp and the fall of the housing market This week on The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Citigroup whistleblower Richard Bowen, who tried repeatedly to warn the bank that bad prime and subprime mortgage loans could sink...Citicorp and the fall of the housing market

This week on The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Citigroup whistleblower Richard Bowen, who tried repeatedly to warn the bank that bad prime and subprime mortgage loans could sink the company as the economy began to slow. He was ignored and punished for his revelations, even though he did it in exactly the way that he was taught to do.]]>1739false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-behind-lux--62777866The man behind Lux

LeaksOn this episode of The Whistleblower we are going to tell you about one of the most important and impactful financial whistleblowers in the world, who you have probably never heard of. John Kiriakou speaks with Antoine Deltour, the man behind LuxLeaks. John and Antoine discuss how whistleblowing can be a dangerous affair and lead to financial and emotional ruin for those brave enough to speak out. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777866Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:02:29 +0000RTMay 27, 2023 06:51 The man behind Lux LeaksOn this episode of The Whistleblower we are going to tell you about one of the most important and impactful financial whistleblowers in the world, who you have probably never heard of. John Kiriakou speaks...The man behind Lux

LeaksOn this episode of The Whistleblower we are going to tell you about one of the most important and impactful financial whistleblowers in the world, who you have probably never heard of. John Kiriakou speaks with Antoine Deltour, the man behind LuxLeaks. John and Antoine discuss how whistleblowing can be a dangerous affair and lead to financial and emotional ruin for those brave enough to speak out. ]]>1716false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alleged-weapons-of-mass-destruction--62777864The alleged weapons of mass destruction

Scott Ritter is a name known to many around the world. He had extensive experience in the US military, having been an officer working for US Central Command General Norman Schwarzkopf. That’s where Scott’s whistleblowing began. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Ritter about speaking in front of a contentious Senate Committee Hearing about the alleged weapons of mass destruction in Iraq in the lead-up to the unlawful invasion of that country in 2003.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777864Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:02:19 +0000RTMay 24, 2023 05:21 The alleged weapons of mass destruction Scott Ritter is a name known to many around the world. He had extensive experience in the US military, having been an officer working for US Central Command General Norman Schwarzkopf. That’s...The alleged weapons of mass destruction

Scott Ritter is a name known to many around the world. He had extensive experience in the US military, having been an officer working for US Central Command General Norman Schwarzkopf. That’s where Scott’s whistleblowing began. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Ritter about speaking in front of a contentious Senate Committee Hearing about the alleged weapons of mass destruction in Iraq in the lead-up to the unlawful invasion of that country in 2003.]]>1568false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fall-of-enron--62777867The fall of Enron

Enron was one of the biggest energy, commodities, and services companies in the world. Wall Street loved the company right up until it fell apart. John Kiriakou speaks with the former Vice President of Corporate Development at Enron, Sherron Watkins. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, Watkins explains how when Enron’s financial numbers just didn’t add up, she uncovered one of the biggest scandals in corporate history.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777867Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:02:06 +0000RTMay 20, 2023 06:03 The fall of Enron Enron was one of the biggest energy, commodities, and services companies in the world. Wall Street loved the company right up until it fell apart. John Kiriakou speaks with the former Vice President of Corporate...The fall of Enron

Enron was one of the biggest energy, commodities, and services companies in the world. Wall Street loved the company right up until it fell apart. John Kiriakou speaks with the former Vice President of Corporate Development at Enron, Sherron Watkins. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, Watkins explains how when Enron’s financial numbers just didn’t add up, she uncovered one of the biggest scandals in corporate history.]]>1634false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weaponization-of-the-federal-government--62777873Weaponization of the Federal Government

Republicans in the House of Representatives have established the Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government. It takes a look at how the CIA, FBI, and Department of Justice may have been censoring information on Twitter. FBI whistleblower Jane Turner gives her take on the committee’s actions and tells her own story to John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777873Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:01:55 +0000RTMay 17, 2023 06:30 Weaponization of the Federal Government Republicans in the House of Representatives have established the Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government. It takes a look at how the CIA, FBI, and Department of Justice...Weaponization of the Federal Government

Republicans in the House of Representatives have established the Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government. It takes a look at how the CIA, FBI, and Department of Justice may have been censoring information on Twitter. FBI whistleblower Jane Turner gives her take on the committee’s actions and tells her own story to John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>1589false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-oil-and-government-bribes--62777875Big oil and government bribes

Jonathan Taylor was working for a Dutch multinational oil company when he discovered evidence of bribes being offered to government officials in return for lucrative contracts. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks with Taylor about how doing the right thing, and uncovering these crimes, completely upended his life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777875Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:01:43 +0000RTMay 13, 2023 06:09 Big oil and government bribes Jonathan Taylor was working for a Dutch multinational oil company when he discovered evidence of bribes being offered to government officials in return for lucrative contracts. On this episode of the...Big oil and government bribes

Jonathan Taylor was working for a Dutch multinational oil company when he discovered evidence of bribes being offered to government officials in return for lucrative contracts. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks with Taylor about how doing the right thing, and uncovering these crimes, completely upended his life.]]>1540false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manipulating-google-s-algorithms--62777872Manipulating Google’s algorithms

In 2019, Zachary Vorhies, a senior engineer at Google, decided to release hundreds of pages of internal documents to Project Veritas. Vorhies collected the documents over the course of a year. The information he released revealed damning information about how Google’s search algorithms function. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Vorhies about how blowing the whistle on a corporate giant is dangerous and put his life at risk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777872Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:01:31 +0000RTMay 10, 2023 06:39 Manipulating Google’s algorithms In 2019, Zachary Vorhies, a senior engineer at Google, decided to release hundreds of pages of internal documents to Project Veritas. Vorhies collected the documents over the course of a year. The...Manipulating Google’s algorithms

In 2019, Zachary Vorhies, a senior engineer at Google, decided to release hundreds of pages of internal documents to Project Veritas. Vorhies collected the documents over the course of a year. The information he released revealed damning information about how Google’s search algorithms function. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Vorhies about how blowing the whistle on a corporate giant is dangerous and put his life at risk.]]>1616false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bugging-the-united-nations--62777869Bugging the United Nations

Katharine Gun blew the whistle on the American National Security Agency’s regional targets division. Gun intercepted an email from the chief of staff of the NSA  asking for help in bugging the United Nations offices of six countries that were members of the United Nations Security Council. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks with Katharine Gun about her decision to go to the media with the information.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777869Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:54:16 +0000RTMay 6, 2023 05:59 Bugging the United Nations Katharine Gun blew the whistle on the American National Security Agency’s regional targets division. Gun intercepted an email from the chief of staff of the NSA  asking for help in bugging the United...Bugging the United Nations

Katharine Gun blew the whistle on the American National Security Agency’s regional targets division. Gun intercepted an email from the chief of staff of the NSA  asking for help in bugging the United Nations offices of six countries that were members of the United Nations Security Council. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks with Katharine Gun about her decision to go to the media with the information.]]>1584false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suing-the-us-government-over-federally-funded-abortions--62777874Suing the US government over federally-funded abortions

Stephanie Carter is a nurse in a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Texas. She’s now seeking a court injunction to block the Department of Veterans Affairs from compelling her and other colleagues to participate in providing any abortion-related services. On this episode of The Whistleblowers John Kiriakou discusses the lawsuit and the issue of abortions in federal facilities, with Nurse Stephanie Carter’s attorney Danielle Runyan of First Liberty Institute.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777874Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:53:29 +0000RTMay 3, 2023 06:29 Suing the US government over federally-funded abortions Stephanie Carter is a nurse in a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Texas. She’s now seeking a court injunction to block the Department of Veterans Affairs from...Suing the US government over federally-funded abortions

Stephanie Carter is a nurse in a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Texas. She’s now seeking a court injunction to block the Department of Veterans Affairs from compelling her and other colleagues to participate in providing any abortion-related services. On this episode of The Whistleblowers John Kiriakou discusses the lawsuit and the issue of abortions in federal facilities, with Nurse Stephanie Carter’s attorney Danielle Runyan of First Liberty Institute.]]>1479false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pitfalls-of-classified-documents--62777871The pitfalls of classified documents

It seems that all the talk in Washington is about classified documents. Who has them? Why were they retained? And what should be done about it? But those are the easy questions. The more difficult ones concern why the American government produces more than 100 million classified documents every year. How many of those documents are properly and legitimately classified? John Kiriakou talks with whistleblower Jesselyn Radack about the mishandling of classified documents.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777871Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:51:22 +0000RTApr 29, 2023 06:23 The pitfalls of classified documents It seems that all the talk in Washington is about classified documents. Who has them? Why were they retained? And what should be done about it? But those are the easy questions. The more...The pitfalls of classified documents

It seems that all the talk in Washington is about classified documents. Who has them? Why were they retained? And what should be done about it? But those are the easy questions. The more difficult ones concern why the American government produces more than 100 million classified documents every year. How many of those documents are properly and legitimately classified? John Kiriakou talks with whistleblower Jesselyn Radack about the mishandling of classified documents.]]>1498false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-swiss-currency-scandal--62778242The Swiss currency scandal

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou tells us about another courageous banking whistleblower who has been harassed by the Swiss government and banking sector for more than a decade. Trevor Kitchen exposed a multi-billion-dollar currency scandal. As a result, he lost his job, his reputation was damaged, and just two years ago he was charged with defaming the Swiss banking sector. Trevor Kitchen tells us how he was spared several years in prison.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778242Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:38:48 +0000RTApr 26, 2023 05:59 The Swiss currency scandal On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou tells us about another courageous banking whistleblower who has been harassed by the Swiss government and banking sector for more than a decade. Trevor...The Swiss currency scandal

On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou tells us about another courageous banking whistleblower who has been harassed by the Swiss government and banking sector for more than a decade. Trevor Kitchen exposed a multi-billion-dollar currency scandal. As a result, he lost his job, his reputation was damaged, and just two years ago he was charged with defaming the Swiss banking sector. Trevor Kitchen tells us how he was spared several years in prison.]]>1649false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-african-airways-whistleblower--62777865South African Airways whistleblower

Cynthia Stimpel was a treasurer at South African Airways. She became aware of an irregular deal of 256 million Rand at South African Airways under the leadership of Dudu Myeni. Cynthia reported the irregularity, but the deal went ahead anyway, against her strict orders. In the end, she saved millions of Rand from being lost in an illegal and unethical deal. On this episode of The Whistleblower, Cynthia talks with John Kiriakou about the high personal price she had to pay nonetheless.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777865Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:35:39 +0000RTApr 22, 2023 06:39 South African Airways whistleblower Cynthia Stimpel was a treasurer at South African Airways. She became aware of an irregular deal of 256 million Rand at South African Airways under the leadership of Dudu Myeni. Cynthia reported...South African Airways whistleblower

Cynthia Stimpel was a treasurer at South African Airways. She became aware of an irregular deal of 256 million Rand at South African Airways under the leadership of Dudu Myeni. Cynthia reported the irregularity, but the deal went ahead anyway, against her strict orders. In the end, she saved millions of Rand from being lost in an illegal and unethical deal. On this episode of The Whistleblower, Cynthia talks with John Kiriakou about the high personal price she had to pay nonetheless.]]>1657false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-in-snowden-the-tibbo-refugees--62777870Taking in Snowden: The Tibbo refugees

Most people know the story of whistleblower Edward Snowden. The story that is not often told, however, is where Snowden hid, and with whom, while he was in Hong Kong. They are now known as ‘the Tibbo refugees’. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Robert Tibbo, a lawyer for the refugees, for more on this fascinating story.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777870Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:35:30 +0000RTApr 19, 2023 06:04 Taking in Snowden: The Tibbo refugees Most people know the story of whistleblower Edward Snowden. The story that is not often told, however, is where Snowden hid, and with whom, while he was in Hong Kong. They are now known as ‘the...Taking in Snowden: The Tibbo refugees

Most people know the story of whistleblower Edward Snowden. The story that is not often told, however, is where Snowden hid, and with whom, while he was in Hong Kong. They are now known as ‘the Tibbo refugees’. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Robert Tibbo, a lawyer for the refugees, for more on this fascinating story.]]>1713false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lost-reality-of-reagan-s-star-wars-program--62777739The lost reality of Reagan’s Star Wars program

The Strategic Defense Initiative was President Reagan’s idea for a space-based anti-missile system. Detractors called it ‘Star Wars’, as the science fiction film series exploded in popularity. Even though the president begged for support from Congress to fund the program for years, no progress was made. Finally, Subrata Ghoshroy, one of the top scientists in his field, came forward to tell the truth – the program seemed more fiction than science. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks about the failed defense program and the fallout with Subrata Ghoshroy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777739Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:34:21 +0000RTApr 15, 2023 06:41 The lost reality of Reagan’s Star Wars program The Strategic Defense Initiative was President Reagan’s idea for a space-based anti-missile system. Detractors called it ‘Star Wars’, as the science fiction film series exploded in...The lost reality of Reagan’s Star Wars program

The Strategic Defense Initiative was President Reagan’s idea for a space-based anti-missile system. Detractors called it ‘Star Wars’, as the science fiction film series exploded in popularity. Even though the president begged for support from Congress to fund the program for years, no progress was made. Finally, Subrata Ghoshroy, one of the top scientists in his field, came forward to tell the truth – the program seemed more fiction than science. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks about the failed defense program and the fallout with Subrata Ghoshroy.]]>1617false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corruption-of-trillian-capital--62777740The corruption of Trillian Capital

South African financial advisory firm Trillian Capital’s transactions are currently the subject of various fraud, corruption, and money laundering investigations and prosecutions in South Africa. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Bianca Goodson, whose evidence and disclosures continue to make an important contribution to evidence against the corruption of Trillian Capital.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777740Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:22:34 +0000RTApr 12, 2023 05:59 The corruption of Trillian Capital South African financial advisory firm Trillian Capital’s transactions are currently the subject of various fraud, corruption, and money laundering investigations and prosecutions in South Africa....The corruption of Trillian Capital

South African financial advisory firm Trillian Capital’s transactions are currently the subject of various fraud, corruption, and money laundering investigations and prosecutions in South Africa. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Bianca Goodson, whose evidence and disclosures continue to make an important contribution to evidence against the corruption of Trillian Capital.]]>1598false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-really-happened-to-jfk--62777737What really happened to JFK?

There are enough questions about the John F. Kennedy assassination to fill a library. Countless books have been written on the subject, and many of them have only served to make the issue murkier, rather than to clearing up some of the myriad questions surrounding the case. Every five to ten years, Congress demands the CIA declassify and release a tranche of documents related to the assassination, and with great hope among the public that more light will be shed on one of the most infamous crimes in American history, we are invariably disappointed. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with an investigative journalist who specializes in the JFK assassination and the alleged US government and CIA coverup, Jefferson Morley, to discuss what really happened to JFK.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777737Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:21:55 +0000RTApr 8, 2023 06:36 What really happened to JFK? There are enough questions about the John F. Kennedy assassination to fill a library. Countless books have been written on the subject, and many of them have only served to make the issue murkier, rather...What really happened to JFK?

There are enough questions about the John F. Kennedy assassination to fill a library. Countless books have been written on the subject, and many of them have only served to make the issue murkier, rather than to clearing up some of the myriad questions surrounding the case. Every five to ten years, Congress demands the CIA declassify and release a tranche of documents related to the assassination, and with great hope among the public that more light will be shed on one of the most infamous crimes in American history, we are invariably disappointed. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with an investigative journalist who specializes in the JFK assassination and the alleged US government and CIA coverup, Jefferson Morley, to discuss what really happened to JFK.]]>1638false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/illegal-firearm-sales-in-south-africa--62777738Illegal firearm sales in South Africa

Patricia Marshale received the 2022 Special Recognition Award from the whistleblower organization Blueprint for Free Speech for disclosing to her commanding officer illegal firearms destined for destruction which were being sold by police officials to criminal syndicates. John Kiriakou speaks to her about the constant threats against her life due to her actions, on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777738Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:21:06 +0000RTApr 5, 2023 06:02 Illegal firearm sales in South Africa Patricia Marshale received the 2022 Special Recognition Award from the whistleblower organization Blueprint for Free Speech for disclosing to her commanding officer illegal firearms destined for...Illegal firearm sales in South Africa

Patricia Marshale received the 2022 Special Recognition Award from the whistleblower organization Blueprint for Free Speech for disclosing to her commanding officer illegal firearms destined for destruction which were being sold by police officials to criminal syndicates. John Kiriakou speaks to her about the constant threats against her life due to her actions, on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>1706false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-tragedy-as-an-excuse-to-spy-on-americans--62777736Using tragedy as an excuse to spy on Americans

After the September 11 attacks on America, security agencies were scrambling to make the US a safer place. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to William Binney, who blew the whistle on a program allowing the NSA to spy on literally every American. It was a game-changing decision, patently illegal, and extraordinarily expensive. Binney was publicly critical of the NSA spying on American citizens after September 11, saying Trailblazer was “better than anything that the KGB, the Stasi, or the Gestapo and SS ever had.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777736Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:20:56 +0000RTApr 1, 2023 06:35 Using tragedy as an excuse to spy on Americans After the September 11 attacks on America, security agencies were scrambling to make the US a safer place. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to William Binney,...Using tragedy as an excuse to spy on Americans

After the September 11 attacks on America, security agencies were scrambling to make the US a safer place. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to William Binney, who blew the whistle on a program allowing the NSA to spy on literally every American. It was a game-changing decision, patently illegal, and extraordinarily expensive. Binney was publicly critical of the NSA spying on American citizens after September 11, saying Trailblazer was “better than anything that the KGB, the Stasi, or the Gestapo and SS ever had.”]]>1638false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guantanamo-bay-murders--62777742Guantanamo Bay murders

The US military base at Guantanamo has been described by former detainees there as hell on earth. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with former Marine Joseph Hickman about blowing the whistle on inmate murders while he was stationed at Guantanamo Bay.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777742Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:18:23 +0000RTMar 27, 2023 06:10 Guantanamo Bay murders The US military base at Guantanamo has been described by former detainees there as hell on earth. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with former Marine Joseph Hickman about blowing...Guantanamo Bay murders

The US military base at Guantanamo has been described by former detainees there as hell on earth. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with former Marine Joseph Hickman about blowing the whistle on inmate murders while he was stationed at Guantanamo Bay.]]>1586false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/undercover-dea-challenging-drug-lords-the-cia--62777741Undercover DEA: challenging drug lords & the CIA

What is it like to be an undercover agent busting some of the most infamous global drug dealers? And do undercover agents for the DEA ever run up against opposition from other US agencies like the CIA? It turns out they do! A career veteran of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Mark Levine, joins John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers to discuss the job of taking down drug kingpins, and how he exposed the CIA for trying to stop him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777741Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:18:17 +0000RTMar 25, 2023 06:16 Undercover DEA: challenging drug lords & the CIA What is it like to be an undercover agent busting some of the most infamous global drug dealers? And do undercover agents for the DEA ever run up against opposition from other US...Undercover DEA: challenging drug lords & the CIA

What is it like to be an undercover agent busting some of the most infamous global drug dealers? And do undercover agents for the DEA ever run up against opposition from other US agencies like the CIA? It turns out they do! A career veteran of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Mark Levine, joins John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers to discuss the job of taking down drug kingpins, and how he exposed the CIA for trying to stop him.]]>1562false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/documenting-the-prisoners-of-guantanamo-bay--62777721Documenting the prisoners of Guantanamo Bay

How many men have gone through the torturous hell of sitting in the US Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp with no hope of justice? Our guest on this episode of The Whistleblowers answers that question and many more. Andy Worthington – British historian, author, and investigative journalist – joins John Kiriakou to bring to light the atrocious human rights violations taking place at the infamous facility.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777721Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:18:02 +0000RTMar 22, 2023 06:34 Documenting the prisoners of Guantanamo Bay How many men have gone through the torturous hell of sitting in the US Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp with no hope of justice? Our guest on this episode of The Whistleblowers answers that...Documenting the prisoners of Guantanamo Bay

How many men have gone through the torturous hell of sitting in the US Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp with no hope of justice? Our guest on this episode of The Whistleblowers answers that question and many more. Andy Worthington – British historian, author, and investigative journalist – joins John Kiriakou to bring to light the atrocious human rights violations taking place at the infamous facility.]]>1623false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blowing-the-whistle-in-congo--62777719Blowing the whistle in Congo

Blowing the whistle on illegality, waste, or fraud is hard enough in the Western, developed world. But how does it work in nations with much less legal infrastructure and protections? In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks to Kudra Maliro, a Congo-based freelance journalist, to discuss what it’s like blowing the whistle in Africa and in other developing nations around the globe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777719Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:17:50 +0000RTMar 18, 2023 06:55 Blowing the whistle in Congo Blowing the whistle on illegality, waste, or fraud is hard enough in the Western, developed world. But how does it work in nations with much less legal infrastructure and protections? In this episode of...Blowing the whistle in Congo

Blowing the whistle on illegality, waste, or fraud is hard enough in the Western, developed world. But how does it work in nations with much less legal infrastructure and protections? In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou talks to Kudra Maliro, a Congo-based freelance journalist, to discuss what it’s like blowing the whistle in Africa and in other developing nations around the globe.]]>1454false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-by-fire-the-burn-pits--62777688Death by fire: The burn pits

For years, American military forces burned the by-products of their activities at sites called burn pits. Medical waste, discarded shells and bullets, rubber, plastic, and all sorts of other toxic materials were burned next to overseas military bases. The fumes were known to cause extremely virulent forms of cancer; something the US military establishment denied for a long time. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with former marine Joseph Hickman to discuss his work and his book detailing the horrors of the burn pits.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62777688Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:06:43 +0000RTMar 15, 2023 06:58 Death by fire: The burn pits For years, American military forces burned the by-products of their activities at sites called burn pits. Medical waste, discarded shells and bullets, rubber, plastic, and all sorts of other toxic...Death by fire: The burn pits

For years, American military forces burned the by-products of their activities at sites called burn pits. Medical waste, discarded shells and bullets, rubber, plastic, and all sorts of other toxic materials were burned next to overseas military bases. The fumes were known to cause extremely virulent forms of cancer; something the US military establishment denied for a long time. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with former marine Joseph Hickman to discuss his work and his book detailing the horrors of the burn pits.]]>1577false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-whistleblower-who-tried-to-stop-a-war--58128301The whistleblower who tried to stop a war

It’s no secret the American government during the George W. Bush Administration made up its mind to go to war with Iraq on false pretenses. They didn’t care what the truth was. We’re going to talk about how that cynical decision led to war with a whistleblower who tried to stop it. John Kiriakou speaks with Air Force Lt. Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58128301Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:25:01 +0000RTMar 11, 2023 06:04 The whistleblower who tried to stop a war It’s no secret the American government during the George W. Bush Administration made up its mind to go to war with Iraq on false pretenses. They didn’t care what the truth was. We’re going...The whistleblower who tried to stop a war

It’s no secret the American government during the George W. Bush Administration made up its mind to go to war with Iraq on false pretenses. They didn’t care what the truth was. We’re going to talk about how that cynical decision led to war with a whistleblower who tried to stop it. John Kiriakou speaks with Air Force Lt. Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>1694false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-whistleblower-invents-secure-pilot-doors--58095592A Whistleblower invents secure pilot doors

An air marshal was fired by the TSA when the agency was caught trying to cut federal air marshal flights after 9/11. The TSA was forced to take him back but chose to put him in dead-end jobs, prompting him to sue the agency once again. When they failed to offer a plan to secure pilot doors on American aircraft to prevent another hijacking and terrorist attack, he invented one himself and now he is back in court. TSA whistleblower Robert MacLean speaks with John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58095592Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:20:02 +0000RTMar 8, 2023 06:25TS A Whistleblower invents secure pilot doors An air marshal was fired by the TSA when the agency was caught trying to cut federal air marshal flights after 9/11. The TSA was forced to take him back but chose to put him in dead-end...A Whistleblower invents secure pilot doors

An air marshal was fired by the TSA when the agency was caught trying to cut federal air marshal flights after 9/11. The TSA was forced to take him back but chose to put him in dead-end jobs, prompting him to sue the agency once again. When they failed to offer a plan to secure pilot doors on American aircraft to prevent another hijacking and terrorist attack, he invented one himself and now he is back in court. TSA whistleblower Robert MacLean speaks with John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers.]]>1690false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hale-blows-the-whistle-on-the-us-drone-wars--58095579Hale blows the whistle on the US drone wars

Daniel Hale released documents that came to be known as The Drone Papers once published in The Intercept. These showed during one five-month period in 2012 that nearly 90% of those killed in drone strikes were not the intended targets. Rather, they were civilian bystanders, innocent people killed and classified as “enemies killed in action,” unless proven otherwise. He was fired and put in a “SuperMax” prison with the worst terrorists and criminals. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Ray McGovern, a former senior CIA officer and Co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity about the whistleblower Daniel Hale.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58095579Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:20:02 +0000RTMar 4, 2023 05: Hale blows the whistle on the US drone wars Daniel Hale released documents that came to be known as The Drone Papers once published in The Intercept. These showed during one five-month period in 2012 that nearly 90% of those killed in...Hale blows the whistle on the US drone wars

Daniel Hale released documents that came to be known as The Drone Papers once published in The Intercept. These showed during one five-month period in 2012 that nearly 90% of those killed in drone strikes were not the intended targets. Rather, they were civilian bystanders, innocent people killed and classified as “enemies killed in action,” unless proven otherwise. He was fired and put in a “SuperMax” prison with the worst terrorists and criminals. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Ray McGovern, a former senior CIA officer and Co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity about the whistleblower Daniel Hale.]]>1569false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/havana-syndrome--58095564Havana syndrome

In 2016, American diplomats began complaining of a variety of medical symptoms that included things from physical pain to ringing in the ears to cognitive difficulties. These symptoms were largely ignored at first. And then the term Havana Syndrome was coined. Dr. Leonid ‘Len’ Ber joins John Kiriakou to discuss his own case of Havana Syndrome and why the FBI is blaming crickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58095564Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:20:02 +0000RTMar 1, 2023 06:09 Havana syndrome In 2016, American diplomats began complaining of a variety of medical symptoms that included things from physical pain to ringing in the ears to cognitive difficulties. These symptoms were largely ignored at first....Havana syndrome

In 2016, American diplomats began complaining of a variety of medical symptoms that included things from physical pain to ringing in the ears to cognitive difficulties. These symptoms were largely ignored at first. And then the term Havana Syndrome was coined. Dr. Leonid ‘Len’ Ber joins John Kiriakou to discuss his own case of Havana Syndrome and why the FBI is blaming crickets.]]>1511false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uk-espionage-laws--58076342UK espionage laws

Most people convicted of espionage receive 10 to 20 years. In extreme cases, the Espionage Act carries the death penalty. But what does it look like when a country – in this case, the UK – tries to pass a law that’s even tougher than the Espionage Act? In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with journalist Mohamed Elmaazi about the UK’s Official Secrets Act.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076342Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:20:02 +0000RTFeb 25, 2023 07:00 UK espionage laws Most people convicted of espionage receive 10 to 20 years. In extreme cases, the Espionage Act carries the death penalty. But what does it look like when a country – in this case, the UK – tries to pass a law...UK espionage laws

Most people convicted of espionage receive 10 to 20 years. In extreme cases, the Espionage Act carries the death penalty. But what does it look like when a country – in this case, the UK – tries to pass a law that’s even tougher than the Espionage Act? In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with journalist Mohamed Elmaazi about the UK’s Official Secrets Act.]]>1600false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-in-the-cia--58076331Racism in the CIA

In this episode of The Whistleblowers, we speak with an accomplished CIA operations officer and expert on Iranian affairs. He also happens to be African-American. After going through all of his training, he was told the promotion he wanted wasn’t going to him – simply for the color of his skin. So, he complained. But instead of giving him his original assignment, apologizing, or trying to settle things quietly, the CIA used its nuclear option. John Kiriakou walks you through the story of one of the most resilient whistleblowers we know, Jeffrey Sterling.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076331Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:15:02 +0000RTFeb 22, 2023 05:56 Racism in the CIA In this episode of The Whistleblowers, we speak with an accomplished CIA operations officer and expert on Iranian affairs. He also happens to be African-American. After going through all of his training, he was...Racism in the CIA

In this episode of The Whistleblowers, we speak with an accomplished CIA operations officer and expert on Iranian affairs. He also happens to be African-American. After going through all of his training, he was told the promotion he wanted wasn’t going to him – simply for the color of his skin. So, he complained. But instead of giving him his original assignment, apologizing, or trying to settle things quietly, the CIA used its nuclear option. John Kiriakou walks you through the story of one of the most resilient whistleblowers we know, Jeffrey Sterling.]]>1671false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-crimes-of-mi5--58076322The crimes of MI5

Annie Machon quit working for MI5 and fled the country when her fellow coworker and lover went to the media about the crimes they had seen inside the organization. These crimes included maintaining secret files on the government ministers responsible for overseeing intelligence services, illegal phone taps, making false statements to government overseers, failing to prevent bombings by the Irish Republican Army, failing to prevent the 1994 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in London, and the attempted assassination of then-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, Machon joins John Kiriakou to discuss why she blew the whistle on MI5 and the tragedies they could have prevented.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076322Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:15:02 +0000RTFeb 18, 2023 06:37 The crimes of MI5 Annie Machon quit working for MI5 and fled the country when her fellow coworker and lover went to the media about the crimes they had seen inside the organization. These crimes included maintaining secret files on...The crimes of MI5

Annie Machon quit working for MI5 and fled the country when her fellow coworker and lover went to the media about the crimes they had seen inside the organization. These crimes included maintaining secret files on the government ministers responsible for overseeing intelligence services, illegal phone taps, making false statements to government overseers, failing to prevent bombings by the Irish Republican Army, failing to prevent the 1994 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in London, and the attempted assassination of then-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, Machon joins John Kiriakou to discuss why she blew the whistle on MI5 and the tragedies they could have prevented.]]>1655false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australian-war-crimes-in-afghanistan-revealed--58076314Australian war crimes in Afghanistan revealed

Countries around the world treat their national security whistleblowers harshly, especially when those whistleblowers reveal evidence of war crimes. One of the best—and most recent—examples is from Australia. David McBride, a former Australian army attorney, is facing criminal charges for revealing Australian soldiers committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan. McBride, a decorated combat veteran, now faces the prospect of spending much of the rest of his life in prison. In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with David to discuss his ongoing case.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076314Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:15:02 +0000RTFeb 15, 2023 06:10 Australian war crimes in Afghanistan revealed Countries around the world treat their national security whistleblowers harshly, especially when those whistleblowers reveal evidence of war crimes. One of the best—and most...Australian war crimes in Afghanistan revealed

Countries around the world treat their national security whistleblowers harshly, especially when those whistleblowers reveal evidence of war crimes. One of the best—and most recent—examples is from Australia. David McBride, a former Australian army attorney, is facing criminal charges for revealing Australian soldiers committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan. McBride, a decorated combat veteran, now faces the prospect of spending much of the rest of his life in prison. In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with David to discuss his ongoing case.]]>1691false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/organization-creating-laws-to-protect-whistleblowers--58076305Organization creating laws to protect whistleblowers

Blueprint for Free Speech was founded in 2014 and it almost immediately became one of the most important repositories in the world for research, draft legislation, and international activism on behalf of whistleblowers. In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with the Blueprint for Free Speech founder, Dr. Suelette Dreyfus.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076305Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:15:02 +0000RTFeb 11, 2023 06:45 Organization creating laws to protect whistleblowers Blueprint for Free Speech was founded in 2014 and it almost immediately became one of the most important repositories in the world for research, draft legislation, and...Organization creating laws to protect whistleblowers

Blueprint for Free Speech was founded in 2014 and it almost immediately became one of the most important repositories in the world for research, draft legislation, and international activism on behalf of whistleblowers. In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with the Blueprint for Free Speech founder, Dr. Suelette Dreyfus.]]>1688false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-murder-of-whistleblower-babita-deokaran--58076295The murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran

Babita Deokaran was the acting chief financial officer at the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Health and blew the whistle on corruption and lack of protection afforded to her by the state. She was then murdered outside her home. John is joined by renowned Greek-South African whistleblower Ari Danikas to talk about the story.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076295Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:10:02 +0000RTFeb 8, 2023 07:02 The murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran Babita Deokaran was the acting chief financial officer at the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Health and blew the whistle on corruption and lack of protection afforded to her...The murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran

Babita Deokaran was the acting chief financial officer at the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Health and blew the whistle on corruption and lack of protection afforded to her by the state. She was then murdered outside her home. John is joined by renowned Greek-South African whistleblower Ari Danikas to talk about the story.]]>1519false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nsa-surveillance-of-american-citizens-after-9-11--58076279NSA surveillance of American citizens after 9/11

In many whistleblowing cases, the highest stakes are for national security whistleblowing. It takes a great deal of fortitude to take on the power and authority of the FBI, CIA, NSA, and in some cases, the White House itself. Oftentimes, whistleblowers pay with their career, and in some cases, their freedom. In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Tom Drake, who was a senior NSA officer. Drake blew the whistle on the NSA’s dragnet surveillance of Americans in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076279Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:10:02 +0000RTFeb 4, 2023 06:44 NSA surveillance of American citizens after 9/11 In many whistleblowing cases, the highest stakes are for national security whistleblowing. It takes a great deal of fortitude to take on the power and authority of the FBI, CIA, NSA,...NSA surveillance of American citizens after 9/11

In many whistleblowing cases, the highest stakes are for national security whistleblowing. It takes a great deal of fortitude to take on the power and authority of the FBI, CIA, NSA, and in some cases, the White House itself. Oftentimes, whistleblowers pay with their career, and in some cases, their freedom. In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Tom Drake, who was a senior NSA officer. Drake blew the whistle on the NSA’s dragnet surveillance of Americans in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks.]]>1577false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anonymous-whistleblowers-trying-to-stay-out-of-prison--58076254Anonymous whistleblowers: Trying to stay out of prison

What do you do if you want to blow the whistle on waste, fraud, abuse, or illegality, but you know if you do, your life will be changed forever? You try to do it anonymously. Sometimes that works. Sometimes you end up in prison. In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Jesselyn Radack, an attorney and whistleblower herself, about anonymous whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58076254Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:10:02 +0000RTFeb 1, 2023 07:05 Anonymous whistleblowers: Trying to stay out of prison What do you do if you want to blow the whistle on waste, fraud, abuse, or illegality, but you know if you do, your life will be changed forever? You try to do it anonymously....Anonymous whistleblowers: Trying to stay out of prison

What do you do if you want to blow the whistle on waste, fraud, abuse, or illegality, but you know if you do, your life will be changed forever? You try to do it anonymously. Sometimes that works. Sometimes you end up in prison. In this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Jesselyn Radack, an attorney and whistleblower herself, about anonymous whistleblowers.]]>1617false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fake-whistleblowers-and-the-praises-they-don-t-deserve--58069531Fake whistleblowers and the praises they don't deserve

How do we tell a real whistleblower from a fake one? How do we tell the difference between somebody who is jeopardizing everything from one who is trying to cash in? On this episode of the ‘Whistleblowers’ we speak to Louis Clark, President of the Government Accountability Project, about fake whistleblowers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069531Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000RTJan 28, 2023 06:18 Fake whistleblowers and the praises they don't deserve How do we tell a real whistleblower from a fake one? How do we tell the difference between somebody who is jeopardizing everything from one who is trying to cash in? On this...Fake whistleblowers and the praises they don't deserve

How do we tell a real whistleblower from a fake one? How do we tell the difference between somebody who is jeopardizing everything from one who is trying to cash in? On this episode of the ‘Whistleblowers’ we speak to Louis Clark, President of the Government Accountability Project, about fake whistleblowers.]]>1574false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-twitter-files-with-matt-taibbi--58069451The Twitter Files with Matt Taibbi

Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter sent shockwaves throughout the world of social media and has had serious political implications. Can free speech be protected on Twitter now that it has been conclusively shown that the company colluded with US politicians and alphabet agencies to censor people based on their political opinions? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with investigative journalist Matt Taibbi to discuss his work on the Twitter Files.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069451Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:50:02 +0000RTJan 21, 2023 06:15 The Twitter Files with Matt Taibbi Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter sent shockwaves throughout the world of social media and has had serious political implications. Can free speech be protected on Twitter now that it has been...The Twitter Files with Matt Taibbi

Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter sent shockwaves throughout the world of social media and has had serious political implications. Can free speech be protected on Twitter now that it has been conclusively shown that the company colluded with US politicians and alphabet agencies to censor people based on their political opinions? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with investigative journalist Matt Taibbi to discuss his work on the Twitter Files.]]>1578false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fbi-whistleblowers-with-colleen-rowley--58069447FBI whistleblowers with Colleen Rowley

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, has certainly had its share of whistleblowers over the years. On this episode of the Whistleblowers we speak to FBI whistleblower Coleen Rowley about what lead her to blow the whistle on the FBI and how it has impacted her life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069447Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:45:02 +0000RTJan 15, 2023 17:41 FBI whistleblowers with Colleen Rowley The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, has certainly had its share of whistleblowers over the years. On this episode of the Whistleblowers we speak to FBI whistleblower Coleen Rowley...FBI whistleblowers with Colleen Rowley

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, has certainly had its share of whistleblowers over the years. On this episode of the Whistleblowers we speak to FBI whistleblower Coleen Rowley about what lead her to blow the whistle on the FBI and how it has impacted her life.]]>1679false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tiktok-whistleblower--58069433Tiktok whistleblower

TikTok has become one of the most popular apps in the world — especially among young people. But critics warn it poses unique security and mental health risks, so much so that a number of nations have even banned the Chinese app, describing it as a 'weapon' by software experts. In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Dr. Darren Hayes, a professor at Pace University and expert on digital forensics and cyber security.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069433Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:45:02 +0000RTJan 7, 2023 06:21 Tiktok whistleblower TikTok has become one of the most popular apps in the world — especially among young people. But critics warn it poses unique security and mental health risks, so much so that a number of nations have even...Tiktok whistleblower

TikTok has become one of the most popular apps in the world — especially among young people. But critics warn it poses unique security and mental health risks, so much so that a number of nations have even banned the Chinese app, describing it as a 'weapon' by software experts. In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Dr. Darren Hayes, a professor at Pace University and expert on digital forensics and cyber security.]]>1422false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uber-whistelblower--58069421Uber Whistelblower

Whistleblower Mark MacGann disclosed more than 124,000 documents detailing how Uber flouted laws, duped police, exploited violence against drivers and secretly lobbied governments in order to aggressively build its global empire. Mark MacGann, a 52-year-old Irishman, served as Uber’s chief lobbyist for Europe, the Middle East and Africa from 2014 to 2016 and oversaw government relations and public policy in more than 40 countries. He was tasked with managing the company’s chaotic global expansion, which was rife with violations of local transportation laws. In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Hubert Horan, an Uber and economics expert, about Mark MacGann and ride-sharing companies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069421Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:45:02 +0000RTDec 31, 2022 06:38 Uber Whistelblower Whistleblower Mark MacGann disclosed more than 124,000 documents detailing how Uber flouted laws, duped police, exploited violence against drivers and secretly lobbied governments in order to aggressively build...Uber Whistelblower

Whistleblower Mark MacGann disclosed more than 124,000 documents detailing how Uber flouted laws, duped police, exploited violence against drivers and secretly lobbied governments in order to aggressively build its global empire. Mark MacGann, a 52-year-old Irishman, served as Uber’s chief lobbyist for Europe, the Middle East and Africa from 2014 to 2016 and oversaw government relations and public policy in more than 40 countries. He was tasked with managing the company’s chaotic global expansion, which was rife with violations of local transportation laws. In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Hubert Horan, an Uber and economics expert, about Mark MacGann and ride-sharing companies.]]>1657false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephen-friend-blows-the-whistle-on-the-fbi--58069411Stephen Friend blows the whistle on the FBI

In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Stephen Friend, an FBI agent who recently blew the whistle on an increasingly politicized FBI. For his trouble, the 12-year FBI veteran and member of the FBI’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team was stripped of his gun and badge and escorted out of the building. He tells us why he decided to come out with the truth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069411Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:40:02 +0000RTDec 24, 2022 06:26 Stephen Friend blows the whistle on the FBI In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Stephen Friend, an FBI agent who recently blew the whistle on an increasingly politicized FBI. For his trouble, the 12-year...Stephen Friend blows the whistle on the FBI

In this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks to Stephen Friend, an FBI agent who recently blew the whistle on an increasingly politicized FBI. For his trouble, the 12-year FBI veteran and member of the FBI’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team was stripped of his gun and badge and escorted out of the building. He tells us why he decided to come out with the truth.]]>1726false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whistleblowers-in-jail--58069402Whistleblowers in jail

Viktor Bout was held in top-level American prisons for 14 years before his exchange for American WNBA player Brittney Griner. During some of that time he was held in America's infamous CMU, or Communications Management Unit. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with Dana Gottesfeld, wife of Marty Gottesfeld, another prisoner held in the CMU and an acquaintance of Viktor Bout, to discuss the appalling conditions for prisoners at the CMU.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069402Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:40:02 +0000RTDec 17, 2022 06:32 Whistleblowers in jail Viktor Bout was held in top-level American prisons for 14 years before his exchange for American WNBA player Brittney Griner. During some of that time he was held in America's infamous CMU, or Communications...Whistleblowers in jail

Viktor Bout was held in top-level American prisons for 14 years before his exchange for American WNBA player Brittney Griner. During some of that time he was held in America's infamous CMU, or Communications Management Unit. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sits down with Dana Gottesfeld, wife of Marty Gottesfeld, another prisoner held in the CMU and an acquaintance of Viktor Bout, to discuss the appalling conditions for prisoners at the CMU.]]>1576false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fbi-agent-blows-whistle-on-politicized-investigators--58069392FBI agent blows whistle on politicized investigators

The highest stakes in whistleblowing are often for those in the national security realm. It takes a great deal of fortitude to take on the power and authority of the FBI, CIA, NSA, and in some cases, the White House itself. Oftentimes, the whistleblower pays with his or her career, and in some cases, with their freedom. In this episode, John Kiriakou speaks to former FBI Special Agent, Chief Division Counsel, and famed whistleblower Coleen Rowley about the case of Stephen Friend, an FBI agent who recently blew the whistle on an increasingly politicized FBI.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069392Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:40:02 +0000RTDec 10, 2022 13:52 FBI agent blows whistle on politicized investigators The highest stakes in whistleblowing are often for those in the national security realm. It takes a great deal of fortitude to take on the power and authority of the FBI, CIA,...FBI agent blows whistle on politicized investigators

The highest stakes in whistleblowing are often for those in the national security realm. It takes a great deal of fortitude to take on the power and authority of the FBI, CIA, NSA, and in some cases, the White House itself. Oftentimes, the whistleblower pays with his or her career, and in some cases, with their freedom. In this episode, John Kiriakou speaks to former FBI Special Agent, Chief Division Counsel, and famed whistleblower Coleen Rowley about the case of Stephen Friend, an FBI agent who recently blew the whistle on an increasingly politicized FBI.]]>1478false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-billion-dollar-man--58069382The billion dollar man

On this week’s episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou wants to tell you about a banking whistleblower who has had a greater impact on the international financial system than anybody else in the world. Bradley Birkenfeld was a longtime banker and seasoned financial expert for some of the biggest and most important banks in Switzerland. That is, until he saw that international law was being broken.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069382Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:35:02 +0000RTDec 3, 2022 06:20 The billion dollar man On this week’s episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou wants to tell you about a banking whistleblower who has had a greater impact on the international financial system than anybody else in the world....The billion dollar man

On this week’s episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou wants to tell you about a banking whistleblower who has had a greater impact on the international financial system than anybody else in the world. Bradley Birkenfeld was a longtime banker and seasoned financial expert for some of the biggest and most important banks in Switzerland. That is, until he saw that international law was being broken.]]>1515false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/africa-facebook-apartheid--58069371Africa Facebook / Apartheid

Not only are there brave whistleblowers calling out government and corporate malfeasance, but they're doing so at great personal risk. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Ari Danicas, a research fellow at Blueprint for Free Speech and a fellow whistleblower from South Africa who literally put his life on the line to report on police criminality. Danicas also touches on a suit now filed against American social media giant Meta and Sama, its main contractor, which blew the whistle on Facebook’s content-moderation operation in Africa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069371Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:35:02 +0000RTNov 26, 2022 06:16 Africa Facebook / Apartheid Not only are there brave whistleblowers calling out government and corporate malfeasance, but they're doing so at great personal risk. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Ari...Africa Facebook / Apartheid

Not only are there brave whistleblowers calling out government and corporate malfeasance, but they're doing so at great personal risk. On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou speaks with Ari Danicas, a research fellow at Blueprint for Free Speech and a fellow whistleblower from South Africa who literally put his life on the line to report on police criminality. Danicas also touches on a suit now filed against American social media giant Meta and Sama, its main contractor, which blew the whistle on Facebook’s content-moderation operation in Africa.]]>1559false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abbot-baby-formula-plant--58069357Abbot Baby Formula Plant

Back in October 2021, an Abbott employee spoke out to the FDA, saying the plant's sanitary practices were not safe. Nothing happened until two babies died, shutting down the plant in February. This led to a major baby formula shortage as 80% of the specialty formula in the US is created by this Abbott plant. On this episode of the Whistleblowers John Kiriakou speaks with Dr. Marion Masse, MD, founder of the group Practicing Physicians of America.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069357Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:14:44 +0000RTNov 19, 2022 06:11 Abbot Baby Formula Plant Back in October 2021, an Abbott employee spoke out to the FDA, saying the plant's sanitary practices were not safe. Nothing happened until two babies died, shutting down the plant in February. This led to a...Abbot Baby Formula Plant

Back in October 2021, an Abbott employee spoke out to the FDA, saying the plant's sanitary practices were not safe. Nothing happened until two babies died, shutting down the plant in February. This led to a major baby formula shortage as 80% of the specialty formula in the US is created by this Abbott plant. On this episode of the Whistleblowers John Kiriakou speaks with Dr. Marion Masse, MD, founder of the group Practicing Physicians of America.]]>1508false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ukrainian-biolab-funding--58069317Ukrainian Biolab Funding

The Biden administration has passed a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. Buried within the bill is an additional $50 million appropriated for the Department of Defense for “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.” Why is the Department of Defense spending $50 million on research in an active war zone? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, we take a look at what we know about the existence of biolabs in Ukraine with journalist & author Patrick Lawrence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58069317Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:01:42 +0000RTNov 12, 2022 06:34 Ukrainian Biolab Funding The Biden administration has passed a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. Buried within the bill is an additional $50 million appropriated for the Department of Defense for “Research, Development, Test and...Ukrainian Biolab Funding

The Biden administration has passed a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. Buried within the bill is an additional $50 million appropriated for the Department of Defense for “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.” Why is the Department of Defense spending $50 million on research in an active war zone? On this episode of the Whistleblowers, we take a look at what we know about the existence of biolabs in Ukraine with journalist & author Patrick Lawrence.]]>1539false1full