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
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Nov 24
What Are Senate Democrats Gaining From Blocking Peace in Ukraine?
<p><span>For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Friday Free-For-Alls, and bonus content at http://usefulidiotspodcast.com</span></p><p><span>Or find us on Locals at http://usefulidiots.locals.com</span></p><p><span>Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 17
Marjorie Taylor Greene tells CNN that Israel is Covering Up the Epstein Files
<p><span>For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at http://usefulidiotspodcast.com</span></p><p><span>Or find us on Locals at http://usefulidiots.locals.com</span></p><p><span>Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the w ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2025
John Kiriakou: CIA’s Secret Torture Programs, MK-Ultra, 9-11, and Jailing Political Opponents
John Kiriakou committed Washington’s one unpardonable sin: he embarrassed the CIA. John Brennan tried to have him executed for it. (00:00) Introduction (01:41) Speaking Out Against the CIA’s Torture Program (07:20) Why the CIA Loved Obama (20:05) Why John Brennan Hated Kiriakou ( ... Show More
2h 27m
Mar 2025
J.F.K., the C.I.A. and the Original ‘Deep State’
<p>For the past three decades, the U.S. government has released documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy with an overriding goal of dispelling conspiracy theories.</p><p>Julian E. Barnes, who covers the U.S. intelligence agencies, explains why President Trump’s m ... Show More
28m 43s
Apr 2019
"So Long, Farewell: Julian Assange, Sudan’s President, and Nipsey Hussle"
There were a couple of big arrests today in London and Sudan. And both men could be leaving on a jet plane to face charges. The U.S. wants Wikileaks founder Julian Assange stateside to face a conspiracy charge. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has an open invite to the Internati ... Show More
12m 37s