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00:01
Joe Rogan Podcast Intro and Replacement of Mike Baker
00:32
High Security Spending in Athens vs Beirut
01:04
Greek Terrorist Groups and Their Threats
01:34
Informal Agreements with Terrorist Groups
02:07
CIA Tenure and Counterterrorism Role in Pakistan
02:38
Targeting Al-Qaeda Leadership Post-9/11
03:09
Tracking and Capturing Abu Zubeda
03:39
Decision-Making on Prisoner Handling
04:11
Transporting Abu Zubeda onto the Plane
04:42
Confrontation with Mysterious Black-Hooded Agent
05:14
Senior Officer Offers Enhanced Interrogation Training
05:46
Explanation of the Ten Techniques and Legal Clearance
06:48
Moral Refusal to Participate in Torture Program
07:20
Career Impact of Declining Training
08:21
Declining Training in Interrogation Techniques
08:53
Legal and Ethical Boundaries of Interrogation
09:25
First Field Interrogations in Pakistan
10:28
Use of Physical Coercion and Waterboarding
10:59
Extreme Cold Cell Technique and Its Consequences
12:02
MK Ultra Truth Serum and Drug Experiments
12:35
Destruction of MK Ultra Records
13:38
LSD Experiments in San Francisco Safe House
14:10
CIA Involvement with the Hate Ashbury Free Clinic
15:11
Longevity of Deep State Operatives
15:42
Institutional Continuity Beyond Presidential Terms
16:42
Unaccountable Torture Program Revealed
17:13
Career Impact of Refusing Participation
17:45
Quitting and Reporting Abuse
19:21
Sleep Deprivation as a Torture Tool
19:53
Physical Coercion and Forced Wakefulness
20:23
Deadly Consequences of Extended Wakefulness
21:27
FBI's Role in Interrogating Abu Zubeda
21:59
Effective Intelligence Gathering by the FBI
22:30
Abu Zubeda's Detailed Terrorist Network Map
24:01
Disruption of the Bojinka Operation
25:03
Unintended Exposure by a Cleaning Lady
25:34
Initial Identification of Khaled Shik Muhammad
26:05
Abu Zuba’s Role in Uncovering the Name
26:37
CIA Seizes Control from FBI
27:08
Torture of Abu Zubeda and Subsequent Release
27:39
Internal Debate Over Torture Techniques
28:09
CIA’s Financial Investment in Interrogation Methods
29:10
Personal Decision to Leave the Agency
29:41
Media Exposure of Torture Claims
30:43
Presidential Denials and Public Debate
32:49
Interview with ABC News and Legal Consequences
34:26
Memo to Eric Holder and the Espionage Charge Decision
34:56
Holder’s Response and Brennan’s Counter‑Advice
35:29
Harvey Silverglate’s Three Felonies Thesis
36:30
Brennan’s Relationship with Martha Kesler and Early Career
38:05
Promotion to PDB Staff and Meeting George Tennant
39:36
Tenants’ Influence on Brennan’s Advancement to Riyadh
43:49
Initial Lunch Invitation
44:20
Discussion of Elections and Peace Process
45:54
FBI Request for Memo Writing
46:25
Repeated Memos and Lunch Reenactment
47:59
Field Office Meeting Overview
49:00
Questions About Book and Sam Adams Project
49:53
Arrest Threats and Thursday Arrest Pattern
51:39
Legal Negotiation and Deal Offer
52:10
Initial Plea Offer Discussions with Attorney Plato Cacheras
53:13
Security Clearance Negotiations and White House Involvement
54:16
Constitutional Arguments Against the Intelligence Identities Protection Act
56:20
Choosing to Accept a Plea Deal and Preparing for Sentencing
1:01:03
Brennan’s Anger and Solitary Threats
1:01:33
Cell Guard Advice and Prison Walkthrough
1:02:03
Low‑Medium Security Classification and Phone Access
1:02:34
Post‑Release Anger and Job Rejection
1:03:36
Health Impact of Anger and Education Background
1:04:06
Rejection by Employers and Financial Struggle
1:04:37
Spousal Advice on Storytelling
1:05:07
Senate Torture Report and McCain Interaction
1:06:10
Pension Reinstatement Amendment Effort
1:07:42
Think Tank Work and Self‑Employment Decision
1:08:12
Book Writing, Awards, and Column Syndication
1:08:44
Greek Citizenship and Whistleblower Law Work
1:09:47
Adjunct Professorship and Financial Struggles
1:10:19
Leaving the Democratic Party
1:11:54
Confrontation with Prison Guards
1:12:57
First Day Shock and Hostile Encounters
1:14:29
Integration with the Italian Group
1:15:33
Letter to the Public and Prison Conditions
1:17:05
Interactions with Guards and Cellmates
1:18:39
Initial Encounter and Suspicious Call
1:19:10
Confusion Over Language and Caller Identity
1:19:40
Discovery of Class D Felony Charge
1:20:12
Media Coverage and Public Exposure
1:20:45
Warden's Solitary Threat
1:21:15
Defiance and Negotiation with Warden
1:22:18
Prisoner Interaction Incident
1:22:49
Encounter with Afghan-American Pharmacist
1:24:23
Discussion of CIA Torture Program Effectiveness
1:26:26
Pardon Efforts and Political Connections
1:27:30
CIA and Tulsi Gabbard Statements on Pardon
1:28:01
Concerns About Media Exposure Limiting Pardon Chances
1:28:33
Whistleblower Story of CIA Insider Threat Slide
1:29:07
Brennan vs. Brennan Allegations of Insider Threats
1:29:38
FBI Infiltration of Groups and January 6 Claims
1:31:09
Route 82 Bridge Plot and FBI Informants
1:31:39
January 6 Allegations of Federal Provocation
1:32:11
Claims About FBI Agents and January 6 Narrative
1:33:14
Critique of FBI Intelligence Operations and False Reports
1:34:19
Discussion on January 6 Penalties and Public Perception
1:35:53
Numbers of FBI Agents Involved in January 6 and Public Narrative
1:36:24
FBI Involvement in Protest Suppression
1:36:55
Consequences of Police Actions on Protesters
1:37:28
National Guard Deployment as a Deterrent
1:39:00
Political Use of Legal System Against Opponents
1:40:01
Media Bias and Public Perception of Protesters
1:42:04
Deep State Influence and Historical Conspiracies
1:45:09
Espionage Act and Obama’s Stance on Whistleblowers
1:45:42
Campaign Promises to Protect Whistleblowers
1:46:15
Dash Leyle Massacre Overview
1:46:46
Personal Investigation into Dash Leyle
1:47:19
Witness Accounts and CIA Involvement Inquiry
1:48:21
Agency Response and Classified Information
1:49:26
Ceasefire Announcement and Its Implications
1:49:57
Impact on Netanyahu’s Political Standing
1:50:28
Geopolitical Context: Iran and China Relations
1:53:03
Israeli Political System and Netanyahu’s Unpopularity
1:53:34
Electoral Threshold Reform in Israel
1:54:05
Coalition Inclusion of Far‑Right Figures
1:54:37
Supreme Court vs. Justice Minister on Prosecution
1:55:08
Netanyahu’s Delaying Tactics and War Incentives
1:56:11
Historical Protests Against Netanyahu
1:56:42
Corruption Accusations and Business Deals
1:57:13
Chinese Patience vs. U.S. Military Presence
1:58:14
China’s Online Disruption Tactics
2:00:19
Bot‑Generated Attacks on Israeli Commentators
2:01:54
ChatGPT’s Role in Misinformation and Bot Creation
2:03:26
Ted R Identity Confusion
2:03:59
Potential Planting of Incorrect Information
2:04:30
John Keryaku Profile Accuracy
2:06:02
ChatGPT Fake Scholarly Links Incident
2:07:04
Paranoia and Surveillance After Prison Release
2:08:39
Critique of CIA Politicization and Transparency
2:11:14
Support from Former CIA Colleagues Post-Release
2:12:19
Trump’s Freedom to Speak Out
2:12:51
Populism as a New Governance Lens
2:13:22
NDAA’s Role in Legalizing Propaganda
2:13:54
Radio TV Martí’s Broadcast Strategy
2:14:58
Legalization of American Propaganda
2:17:02
Cuban Reception of U.S. Radio Signals
2:18:36
Internet as the New Propaganda Platform
2:19:37
AI, Automation and Future Propaganda Challenges
2:20:08
Diplomatic Strategies Amid Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
2:21:08
Putin’s Internal Military Pressure
2:21:39
Russian Public Opinion on Ukraine
2:22:10
Conscription and Casualty Concerns
2:22:42
Israel’s West Bank and Gaza Claims
2:23:13
Christian Villages and Real Estate Schemes
2:23:44
Israel’s Greater Israel Map and Sinai Inclusion
2:24:14
APAC’s Influence on American Politics
2:24:44
Foreign Agent Registration and APAC’s Exemption
2:25:14
Lobbyist Visits to Capitol Hill and Holy Land Trips
2:27:21
CIA Briefing on Israeli Intelligence Operations
2:28:25
Recruitment Attempts by Israeli Agents
2:29:30
Impact of Israeli Influence on U.S. Politics
2:30:31
Expressing Gratitude to the Interviewer
2:31:00
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