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Oct 2019
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CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou on Impea...

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Former CIA agent and whistleblower John Kiriakou talks impeachment, "Assets," and the Espionage Act, plus Max Blumenthal's arrest. Matt gives his take on coverage of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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