The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison!

John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison.

He explains:

◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time

◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies

◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again

◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track

◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat

(00:00) Intro
(02:32) I Blew the Whistle on the CIA
(04:09) What Was Your Role in the CIA?
(12:27) How Did You End Up Being a Spy?
(14:47) The CIA’s Strategy With Podcasters
(17:28) How Did You Get Into the CIA?
(23:14) What Was Your Training Like?
(27:38) People's Vulnerabilities
(31:13) What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone?
(32:59) Lying and Lie Detection
(37:34) Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team’ in the CIA?
(41:13) What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World?
(47:21) Digital Security
(51:48) Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth
(56:19) Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy?
(58:10) How Many Spies Are There in the US?
(01:03:46) Conspiracy Theories
(01:05:11) Dosing Americans With LSD
(01:08:33) Are the CIA Involved in Iran?
(01:10:50) Have You Ever Killed Anyone?
(01:14:48) Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive?
(01:21:15) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy?
(01:26:39) Who Is the Real Adversary?
(01:28:54) Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else?
(01:33:04) Does China Want the US to Fall?
(01:33:52) Is the US Going Bankrupt?
(01:35:57) Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law?
(01:39:52) Should You Be Pardoned by Trump?
(01:40:31) What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life?

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Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and bestselling author known for deep reporting on national security, military strategy, and the real-world mechanics of catastrophe. In today’s Moments episode, she breaks down, in sourced detail, what nuclear war would actually look like - minute by minute - after the first weapon hits. Annie also discusses why nuclear war isn’t inevitable - and how leadership, public pressure, and policy decisions can move the world away from escalation.

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Tony Robbins, a world-renowned author, coach and entrepreneur, reveals the SINGLE question that defines your future, how trauma shapes identity, and how to control your mind, emotions, and decisions…FAST! 

Tony Robbins is best known for transforming millions of lives through immersive events and frameworks. He advises world leaders and executives across 100+ companies and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ and ‘Unlimited Power’.

He explains:

◼️The hidden question your future self wishes you’d asked sooner

◼️How chaos and childhood stress wire your default reactions

◼️Why your mind edits reality to keep you comfortable, not successful

◼️What feeling “lost” really means in the hero’s journey of your life

◼️How to turn emotional pressure into clarity, drive, and momentum

00:00 Intro  

02:44 A Stranger Changed My Life Forever  

05:54 You Only Experience the Life You Focus On  

10:36 I Hate Suffering  

13:51 The 'Self-Care' Revolution Is Making You Weak  

15:26 The Scary Future of AI   

27:17 If You Were 18 Now, What Would You Be Focusing On?  

42:28 New Tools the Younger Generation Should Learn to Handle Stress  

45:43 How to Get Better at Pattern Recognition  

49:20 How to Get Into a Peak State  

51:51 Ads  

52:52 Individualism Is Making Us Depressed  

1:06:22 How Your Needs Create Pain  

1:15:23 Is It Possible to Change?  

1:23:08 Ads  

1:25:12 The Pattern of Successful People  

1:34:04 How Did You Learn About Finance?  

1:34:35 How Do I Become a Better Learner?  

1:42:15 Love Is the Driving Force in Life  

1:43:39 The Pattern Of Successful Businesses

1:46:55 Create Life on Your Terms  

1:51:01 How Long Would Your Lifespan Be If You Could Choose?  

1:54:01 What Happens When You Die  

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Serial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life! 

JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also the author of the JL Collins blog, including the renowned ‘Stock Series’, and has been investing for over 4 decades.

He explains: 

◼️How “F-You Money” changes every decision you make

◼️Why mortgages lock up opportunity and reduce long-term freedom

◼️Why index funds outperform almost everyone over a lifetime

◼️Why working harder doesn’t stop being broke

◼️Why financial independence is about control, not consumption

00:00 Intro  

03:27 Common Misconceptions About Money  

05:10 Financial Freedom  

06:15 Successful People Often Have Trauma  

13:11 Mental Benefits of Financial Security  

14:22 What Is F.U. Money?  

15:59 Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea  

20:46 The Psychological Impact of Buying a House  

22:00 Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living  

25:32 The Easiest Path to Wealth  

26:49 What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent  

29:32 How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem  

31:30 Advice for Getting Out of Debt  

36:03 Should I Invest in Bitcoin?  

38:43 Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?  

40:50 Interest Rates Explained  

41:28 How Mortgages Work  

42:36 How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage  

46:37 Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?  

49:17 Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money  

52:33 Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?  

54:09 Ads  

55:13 The Magic of Compounding Interest  

1:02:38 What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?  

1:03:35 Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves  

1:07:08 Why You Should Invest for Your Children  

1:10:28 How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?  

1:12:54 Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans  

1:20:04 Index Funds vs Individual Stocks  

1:27:39 The Beer Analogy (Stocks)

1:33:40 Don’t Sell When the Market Drops  

1:35:09 Is Investing Just Gambling?  

1:36:06 Are Financial Courses a Scam?  

1:37:27 Ads  

1:39:26 Do I Need a Financial Advisor?  

1:42:13 What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?  

1:43:19 What Are Bonds?  

1:45:23 Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth  

1:46:26 How Do I Earn More?  

1:47:14 Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth  

1:49:33 You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free  

1:59:53 What's Your Biggest Regret?  

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Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and leading expert on the connection between metabolism and mental health. His groundbreaking work highlights the pivotal role diet plays in mental disorders. In today’s moment, Dr. Palmer shares dietary changes you can make today that could lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being and mood.

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