"What Was My Last Mission Like?" | Ex-CIA Agent Q&A
Summary
John Kiriakou answers listener questions about his obsession with European communist terrorism, his new book on D.C. cemeteries, and his views on the 2028 election. He shares anecdotes from his CIA career, including a close encounter with a double agent and a story involving Bill Clinton, while reflecting on marriage, whistleblowing, and his recent acting roles.
Topics discussed
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Obsession with European Communism and CIA Work in Greece
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Francis Ford Coppola Winery and a Commemorative Sculpture
Predictions for the Next US President
Reunion with a Former Contact in Athens
Dream Travel Destinations and Family Trips
Favorite Cinema: Mob Movies and The Sopranos
Coping with Isolation During the Pandemic
Book on Historic Cemeteries and John Minchin Lloyd
Second Book: Whispers in the Dirt
Decision to Speak Out on International Law
Hypothetical Presidential Agenda and Foreign Policy
Advice on Maintaining a Happy Marriage
Avoiding Midlife Crises in Relationships
Encounter with a Chechen Soldier
Essential Traits in a Life Partner
Awkward Experience with Bill Clinton in Athens
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Clinton, Hillary, and Chelsea at the Parthenon
Speeches in the UK and Ireland
Opinion on Michael Jackson
Choice Between Prison and Life
Marital Misunderstandings Due to CIA Work
Beliefs on Aliens and UFOs
Last CIA Mission and Recruitment Story
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Assassination Attempt and Countermeasures
Hollywood Career and Acting Roles
Critique of Celebrity Culture
The Importance of Always Telling the Truth
Outro and Social Media Links
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