S3E5 How To Interrogate A Monster: Saddam Hussein
Summary
John Kiriakou and CIA analyst John Nixon discuss the interrogation of Saddam Hussein, contrasting the FBI’s rapport-building approach with the CIA’s analytical methods. The episode explores how interrogators navigated Saddam’s psychopathic traits to extract intelligence on the Iraqi regime and WMDs. Nixon details his role as the lead analyst during the hunt for the former dictator, revealing the complexities of capturing a high-value target who viewed himself as a sovereign leader.
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