The Whistleblowers

The greatest spy

Charles Howard “Dick” Ellis was a prominent MI6 officer during World War II, serving as the agency’s top intelligence officer in the United States. Known for his numerous medals and recognition, Ellis was considered one of the greatest intelligence professionals in UK history. After retiring in the mid-1950s, he faced accusations of being a triple agent. In “The Eagle in the Mirror: The Greatest Spy Story Never Told,” author Jesse Fink gets to the bottom of these allegations. Host John Kiriakou explores the claims with Fink, ultimately concurring that Ellis was indeed the greatest spy in history.

Darren Seals’ murder

The question of “Who Killed Darren Seals?” made national headlines in 2016 after the Ferguson activist was found shot and burned to death inside his car in St. Louis. Host John Kiriakou discussed this case with filmmaker, journalist, and podcaster Ray Nowosielski and former Missouri state senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal as they investigate the life and death of Seals, who became a prominent spokesperson against police violence and racial bias following the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Why Darren Seals was under FBI scrutiny and whether his case will ever be resolved are lingering questions to be answered.

Persecution at Guantanamo

To join the defense team for the most “dangerous” men incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay, the only condition was to hide your homosexuality. Tim Jon Semmerling faced betrayal by his own team and was immediately fired by the Pentagon when they exposed his secret. In an unexpected turn, Walid bin Attash, considered one of the world’s most dangerous men, defended Tim by writing a letter to the judge, exposing the lies of the other lawyers. Host John Kiriakou talks with former Guantanamo defense attorney Tim Jon Semmerling about the web of intrigue and betrayal by his team and how the inmates themselves came to his aid.

Julian Assange: Free at last

Journalist Julian Assange is finally free after a plea agreement with the US government, a moment many see as a long-awaited victory for transparency. But at what cost? Host John Kiriakou discusses this with Misty Winston, an activist and podcaster well-versed in the Assange case. Together, they dissect Assange’s 14-year legal, political, and humanitarian odyssey, which began after he revealed major war crimes by US military personnel and other shocking government atrocities.

Hunter Biden’s debauchery

Hunter Biden, the first son of a sitting US president to be convicted of a crime, has been a focal point of controversy. His lifestyle, marked by substance abuse and involvement with prostitutes, came under intense scrutiny after his laptop was left at a repair shop, revealing his addictions and connections to foreign entities. Attorney Tyler Nixon, a longtime acquaintance of the Biden family, provides an insider’s perspective on how Hunter managed to sustain his lifestyle and business activities until now, as justice has finally been served.

Technocapitalism

For terrorist organizations to buy weapons, ammunition, get trained and even travel, they need money. Money is the lifeblood of these groups. However, nowadays, amid total government surveillance, how are terrorists able to finance their activities? The State Sponsors of Terrorism list is known to be little more than a US government and State Department weapon to exert political pressure on “enemy” countries. So, is laundering money still the preferred way for terrorists to finance their operations on a grand scale? Loretta Napoleoni, an expert on terrorist financing and author of “Technocapitalism: The Rise of the New Robber Barons and the Fight for the Common Good,” explains where the next battle to eliminate terrorist financing will take place.