The CIA's Secrets on Iran, War, and What Happens Next | John Kiriakou Part 2
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-hurts-show/id1653918528In this explosive follow-up episode of the Truth Hurts Show, former CIA officer John Kiriakou returns to reveal shocking truths about U.S. foreign policy, Iran, and how America is spiraling into dangerous territory.John explains how every U.S. president refused Israel’s repeated demands to bomb Iran until now. He outlines how this shift has triggered one of the most unstable geopolitical periods in modern history. From CIA war games to top-secret tech at DARPA, John breaks down why U.S. war planners never have an exit strategy and how these mistakes have cost millions of lives.He also tells the wild story of how Paramount Pictures hired him to rescue child actors in Afghanistan. With no passports, a secret layover in Iran, and 27 lives on the line, John pulled off a covert mission with zero backup. No one knew where he was. He could have vanished forever.From his time inside the CIA to the night before the Iraq invasion, John gives firsthand accounts of internal government chaos, media lies, and why America is on the brink of collapse. He also reveals why he's already secured a Greek passport for himself and his kids just in case.If you're ready to hear the truth behind the headlines from someone who’s lived it, this is the episode to watch.Follow US!Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviTimestamps:00:00 Welcome John!03:27 The Kite Runner Rescue Mission15:16 The Iran Invasion Plan26:49 Geopolitical Tensions: Russia, China, and Iran27:55 China's Military Strategy and Taiwan31:01 US Defense Spending and National Debt33:28 DARPA: The Secretive Tech Innovators35:44 Living Off the Grid: Is It Possible?36:36 Edward Snowden's Exile and Legal Battles38:59 Collecting Lincoln Memorabilia46:06 Intelligence Agencies: Strengths and Operations51:54 CIA's Role in the Iraq Invasion#CIAWhistleblower #JohnKiriakou #TruthHurtsShow #AndrewBustamante #EspionageExposed #CIASecrets #GovernmentCoverUp #DeepState #WhistleblowerTruth #Mossad #EpsteinFiles #BlackmailPower #InsideTheCIA #SpyTalk #SpyPodcast #SurvivingTheSystem #ExposeTheTruth #ExCIA #CovertOps #TruthSeeker #DiaryOfASpyHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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John Kiriakou: Exposing Epstein, Mossad, CIA Torture & the Blackmail Playbook
In this explosive episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian and Makan sit down with John Kiriakou, a former CIA agent turned whistleblower, who risked everything to expose one of the darkest chapters in American intelligence history.Kiriakou takes us deep inside the world of espionage — from close calls with death in war zones, to the disturbing reality of CIA torture programs and black sites. He opens up about his role in publicly confirming the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques”, the political backlash that followed, and how his moral line cost him everything — including his freedom.But that’s just the beginning. Kiriakou also shares shocking claims about Jeffrey Epstein’s possible ties to Mossad, and how blackmail may have been weaponized at the highest levels of power. Plus, hear how this ex-operative applied CIA tactics to survive prison, and what he learned about government, justice, and personal integrity along the way.This is the interview the intelligence community doesn’t want you to hear.Follow US!Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviTimestamp:00:00 Welcome John!01:22 Epstein's Role as a Mossad Access Agent03:16 The Elusive Black Book and Its Secrets04:18 Close Calls: Assassination Attempts on John07:30 The Assassination of Stephen Saunders20:33 The Double Agent Dilemma35:09 The September 11 Attacks and Their Impact45:31 Post-9/11 CIA Operations50:57 Flying Armed and CIA Logistics55:02 John Kerry and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee56:11 Investigating Afghanistan's Poppy Fields01:01:41 The Dash D Lely Massacre01:23:09 CIA's Enhanced Interrogation Techniques01:35:57 CIA Recruitment and Sociopathic Tendencies01:46:39 Training Drills and Real-Life Scenarios01:49:04 Prison Life and Survival Tactics01:54:15 Manipulating Fellow Inmates02:11:36 CIA Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance02:18:48 The Importance of Truth#CIAWhistleblower #JohnKiriakou #TruthHurtsShow #AndrewBustamante #EspionageExposed #CIASecrets #GovernmentCoverUp #DeepState #WhistleblowerTruth #Mossad #EpsteinFiles #BlackmailPower #InsideTheCIA #SpyTalk #SpyPodcast #SurvivingTheSystem #ExposeTheTruth #ExCIA #CovertOps #TruthSeeker #DiaryOfASpy #IntelligenceInsider #JoeRoganExperience #LexFridmanPodcast #ModernWisdom #DiaryOfACEO #GeopoliticsDecoded #MilitaryIntel #DarkState #TruthMatters #UncensoredVoices #DeepStateExposed #Spycraft #PoliticalCorruption #ConspiracyPodcast #SecretAgendas #AlternativeNews #WatchTheWatchers #IntelligenceCommunityHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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The Truth About Anxiety (Why Everything You’ve Tried Doesn’t Work) — Daniel Packard
In this mind-blowing episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian Goldstein and Makan sit down with emotional engineer and founder of Full Liberation Technology, Daniel Packard, who claims to have SOLVED anxiety, procrastination, people-pleasing, and even addiction—without drugs, therapy, or endless journaling. Sound too good to be true? Daniel breaks down exactly why the mental health industry is failing you—and how his 90-minute free training and 6-week system has a 90% success rate in permanently eliminating anxiety by treating the real root cause: a malnourished nervous system.Daniel's journey began with heartbreak, PTSD, and panic attacks—and after spending 10 years and $100K on self-help and therapy with no lasting results, he did what any frustrated Berkeley-trained engineer would do: he built a system that works.Key Points Covered:- The REAL difference between stress and anxiety- Why most self-help advice keeps you stuck- How the fear switch in your nervous system gets stuck “ON”- The dangerous illusion of “managing” vs. solving anxiety- Why emotional pain is a nutrient deficiency, not a mindset issue- How to measure your own anxiety reduction using psychometrics- Why his clients don’t pay unless it worksDaniel's Links:Website: https://www.danielpackard.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpackard/Follow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome Daniel!00:49 Defining Anxiety01:22 The Ineffectiveness of Traditional Solutions01:44 The Innovative Approach to Solving Anxiety07:20 Personal Journey and the Birth of a Solution13:39 Understanding Fear and Its Impact29:55 The Nervous System and Fear34:34 Understanding Emotional Nutrients35:12 The Fear Switch and Its Impact35:41 Procrastination and Nutrient Deficiency35:58 The Quick Solution to Anxiety37:22 The Importance of Experiential Training39:17 Developing a System for Change40:28 Client Success Stories45:55 Addressing Food Addiction47:45 The Root Cause of Addiction52:00 Achieving Limitless Potential01:02:26 The Impact of Social Media01:04:16 Final Thoughts#TruthHurtsShow #BrianGoldstein #BrianGoldPHD #TruthHurtsShow #DanielPackard #EmotionalEngineering #AnxietyCure #NervousSystemHealing #ProcrastinationHelp #FearHealing #PermanentChange #EmotionalHealth #HealingAnxiety #AnxietyRecovery #RewireYourBrain #TraumaHealing #EmotionalFreedom #SelfSabotageFix #SystematicHealing #EndProcrastination #PeoplePleasingRecovery #HealingWithoutTherapy #JoeDispenza #TonyRobbins #GaryBrecka Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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The Detox That Saved My Life (After Plant Medicine Failed) — Joshua Macin
In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian Goldstein sits down with Joshua Mason, founder of Detox Dudes, who shares the harrowing truth behind his breakdown from world champion athlete to bedridden and suicidal.At 23, Josh was a jiu-jitsu world champion. But just months later, his nervous system collapsed. Misdiagnosed, medicated, and desperate, he turned to Ayahuasca, flying to Peru and drinking in the jungle over 31 ceremonies. What he thought would save him nearly destroyed him.From hospitalizations to hallucinations, it wasn’t until Josh discovered he had mercury poisoning and Lyme disease that his true healing journey began. Through radical detox, parasite cleansing, and rebuilding his nervous system, Josh reclaimed his health, his purpose, and his life.If you’ve ever been told you’re “just anxious”… if doctors say it’s all in your head… if you’ve tried it all and still feel broken, this episode will change your perspective forever. Key Points Covered:- The shocking story of how a champion athlete’s body shut down overnight- Why Ayahuasca made things worse, not better — and nearly killed him- The undiagnosed root causes: mercury, Lyme, parasites- Why the wellness world is failing the chronically ill- What most people get wrong about detox- The truth about colon cleanses, parasites, and daily toxicity- Josh’s advice for skeptics, seekers, and anyone who feels "off"Josh's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuamacinFollow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome Josh!02:25 The Struggle with Pharmaceuticals03:49 Discovering Ayahuasca04:57 The Harsh Realities of Ayahuasca09:06 The Long Road to Diagnosis and Detoxification12:59 Healing and Recovery: A New Beginning20:56 The Importance of Integrity in Shamanic Practices21:13 The Benefits of Colon Cleansing22:20 Fasting and Cleansing24:12 Starting Detox Dudes25:24 Detox Dudes Mission and Methods26:38 Global Perspectives on Parasite Cleansing30:00 Addressing Skepticism and the Need for Detox31:19 Simple and Affordable Detox Methods34:14 Daily Routines#TruthHurtsShow #JoshuaMacin #DetoxDudes #MercuryPoisoning #LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #Detox #GutHealth #ParasiteCleanse #NervousSystem #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #PlantMedicine #daveasprey #tombilyeu #impacttheory #garybrecka #10xhealth #joeroganHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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From Broke Immigrant to $3B Hotel Tycoon — Phillippe Ziade
In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian and Makan sit down with Philippe Ziade, the powerhouse CEO of Growth Holdings. From arriving in America with nothing but grit to leading a $3 billion real estate and tech empire, Philippe shares the raw truth behind what it really takes to succeed.This isn’t just about real estate. It’s about vision, resilience, and redefining hospitality through modular design, smart architecture, and a tech ecosystem that learns you — even remembering your favorite coffee two years later. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to go from “the guy laying the floors” to “the guy owning the building,” this episode will change how you see the American Dream.You’ll hear how he:- Lost $5M on his first job…- Slept on the floor to close $10M deals…- Built the world’s first AI-powered hotel in Las VegasPhillipe's Links:Website: https://growthholdings.us/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippe.ziadeFollow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makan_mostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome Phillipe!01:25 Growth and Evolution in Real Estate02:44 Transition from Contractor to Developer04:58 First Major Projects and Lessons Learned08:36 Philosophy on Success and Personal Growth09:19 Health, Stress, and the Importance of Balance10:36 The Future of Hospitality and AI Integration12:24 Global Operations and Cultural Insights16:50 Innovative Hotel Concepts and Customization21:52 Tech-Driven Hospitality: A Seamless Experience23:01 Challenges of Innovation in Real Estate24:13 The Shipping Container Project: A Cautionary Tale26:32 The Reality of Modular Construction29:55 Family Dynamics in Business31:17 Revolutionizing Real Estate with Technology35:23 Navigating Zoning and Regulations38:10 The Future of Autonomous Hotels#PhilippeZiade #TruthHurtsShow #BrianGoldstein #RealEstateEmpire #HotelTech #AIHotel #ImmigrantSuccess #FromNothingToBillionaire #TechEntrepreneur #RealEstateInvestor #HospitalityDisruption #AIInnovation #StartupLife #HotelDeveloper #ModularLiving #SmartHotel #RealEstateDisruptor #BillionDollarMindset #LasVegasHotels #LebaneseHustle #CEOJourney #HotelOfTheFuture #HotelTechRevolution #AlexHormozi #PatrickBetDavid #ValueTainment #GrantCardone #CardoneCapital #RealAF #AndyFrisellaHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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