Most Replayed Moment: Ex-CIA Reveals What Spies Know About Human Nature

Jul 31, 2026 33 min

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What do spies understand about people that most of us miss? John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer, whistleblower, and intelligence expert who spent years working inside the world of espionage and national security. In this Moment, John Kiriakou reveals the lessons the intelligence world teaches about human behaviour, how people can be read through subtle signals, and what years of studying others taught him about trust, deception, and understanding those around you. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/9k4pMiF564b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/eAG8tCJ564b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

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