Greek Ambassador Job Opening?? Trump, Put Me In! | Episode 28
Summary
John Kiriakou analyzes the escalating Yemen conflict, noting Trump’s election-driven restraint leaves Houthis with maximum leverage. He covers the FBI’s arrest of a Saudi national for planting a sophisticated spy device at OpenAI. Kiriakou also details the resignation of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle from Greece due to corruption scandals and discusses the use of Blackwater mercenaries in Haiti.
Topics discussed
Intro and Mint Mobile Ad
Show Overview: Yemen, OpenAI Spy, and Ambassador
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Trump's Election Delay
Why Saudi Arabia Struggles to Defend Against Houthi Drones
Netanyahu Pushes for Iran Strikes; Congress Cites Lack of War Powers
Mint Mobile Ad Break
Predictions for Houthi Escalation and Saudi-Israeli Alliance
FBI Arrests OpenAI Employee for Planting Spy Device
American Alternative Assets Ad: AI Bubble and Gold
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece
Scandals: Corruption, Amex Bill, and Trump's Reaction
Mint Mobile Ad Break
John Kiriakou Jokes About Running for Ambassador to Greece
Reflections on Past Ambassadors and Diplomatic Relations
Eric Prince and Blackwater Security Operations in Haiti
FBI Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home and Immigration Fraud
Listener Suggestions for Angry Birds Character
Outro and Social Media Promotions
Mint Mobile Ad and Dead Drop Podcast Promo
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