In The Whistleblowers, former CIA agent John Kiriakou brings you some of the bravest men and women fighting for justice. John himself knows what it’s like, having blown the whistle on CIA torture, paying the price with years in prison, and lawsuit upon lawsuit. On The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou sings the praises and brings to light the people we rely on to keep our government and institutions in check.
Sex trafficker set free: Israel’s Alexandrovich scandal
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich is a high-level Israeli official. He is also a child sex predator who pursued underage children in the United States. A day after police body-cam footage shows his arrest, Alexandrovich posted a $10,000 bail and fled to Israel on the first flight he could book. Now the odds are against Alexandrovich ever facing justice. So why won’t the US demand the extradition of a known criminal? On this episode of The Whistleblowers, John Kiriakou looks into the secret relationship between the US and Israel that allows criminals to escape to freedom never to face justice. Phil Giraldi, executive director of the Council for the National Interest Foundation, joins John to take a look at the Alexandrovich scandal.
Ukraine’s Untouchables: The Corruption no one wants to talk about
The mainstream media used to cover Ukraine’s corruption problems. Now there is not so much as a peep about one of the most corrupt countries in Europe, if not the world. Everything changed following Russia’s operation starting in February of 2022. Now, corrupt government officials, including Zelensky himself, get away with literal murder all while stealing billions of dollars from US and European taxpayers. And the media doesn’t say a word. Former US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers to take a look at Ukraine, a nation that sold its soul to the West and now faces demographic catastrophe, the complete collapse of its infrastructure, and the utter and total defeat of its military forces.
JFK & Mary’s Mosaic
One of the most captivating unsolved murder cases in recent American history intertwines with a prominent assassination: the killing of President John F. Kennedy. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, host John Kiriakou explores this enigma with writer Peter Janney, author of ‘Mary’s Mosaic’. Janney delves into the murder of famed artist and JFK mistress Mary Pinchot Meyer. Janney, revealing key details, uncovers startling revelations about the death of JFK’s friend and lover.
Big pharma lies
In the US, big pharmaceutical companies often seem like a boogeyman, and that’s no accident. Profit, rather than altruism, drives pharmaceutical development, meaning if a new drug isn’t deemed cost-effective, it won’t make it to the market. Moreover, these companies frequently boost their profits by offering doctors commissions on the medications they prescribe. The US is also one of the rare countries where pharmaceutical companies are permitted to advertise their drugs directly to consumers. Journalist Martha Rosenberg and host John Kiriakou explore the impact of this pharmaceutical dominance on public health.
NAACP challenge
In today’s world, some names and titles no longer fit, and Delia Gray, a Texas-based community activist, is leading the charge to address this issue. Her current focus is on updating the outdated name of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). While the NAACP has been a pivotal force in advancing civil rights, racial equality, and equal opportunity in the US, its name is seen by many as outdated and offensive. Delia Gray is dedicated to changing it and bringing the organization’s name into alignment with contemporary values. She joins John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers to talk about her case.
The American tax code
Taxes are notoriously complicated for many Americans, with some tax returns extending over 100 pages. When a whistleblower comes forward with evidence of waste, fraud, abuse, or illegal activities, their concerns are often overlooked. This was the experience of Attorney Thomas Wilcox, who faced dismissal after exposing federal and state tax fraud involving Wall Street banks and investment firms. Join us as Mr. Wilcox takes us through the labyrinth of blowing the whistle on America’s tax system, with John Kiriakou.