In this episode of Deep Focus Q&A, John Kiriakou answers a wide range of viewer questions on global politics, intelligence work, and current events. Topics include the evolving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, media bias and how to find reliable information, the legality of the Iran war, and the role of intelligence agencies in shaping narratives.He also shares insights from his CIA experience—covering interrogation techniques, covert operations, and working with foreign intelligence service — along with thoughts on investigative journalism, UFO sightings, and advice for the next generation on careers, activism, and navigating an uncertain world.#johnkiriakou #cia #geopolitics #usforeignpolicy #worldpolitics Have a question for the next episode? 👇 Drop your questions for the next episode in the comments.👍 Like, share, and subscribe to support independent journalism.00:00:44 – Strait of Hormuz, Iran control & global impact (oil, fertilizer, geopolitics)00:04:47 – Media bias & how to find trustworthy news sources00:08:53 – Intelligence careers, Europe, NATO & potential EU army00:12:59 – Interrogation techniques: body language vs verbal tells (+ real CIA story)00:19:00 – Iran war: legality, “rogue action,” and deep state dynamics00:21:58 – Media confusion & narratives around the war00:23:16 – Algorithms, influence, and possible intelligence shaping00:24:05 – Investigative journalism: decline, risks, and career advice00:29:02 – UFOs / UAPs: personal sighting & CIA perspective00:33:46 – CIA operations discussion (Venezuela, Iran, Kurdish strategy)00:35:22 – Working with intelligence agencies of small countries00:37:34 – Special Activities Division & covert military operations00:38:05 – “Ghost Murmur” tech & pilot rescue story00:42:32 – Advice for Gen Z: careers, activism, and political engagement00:47:08 – Personal life update, travel, and reflections on Egypt & historyAlso thanks to our Sponsors:Get your complimentary Gold Guide here!Visit https://JohnLovesGold.com to get your free copy now or call (888) GOLD-053. This might be your last quiet window before everyone else sees what’s coming.Get your All Family Pharmacy Discount here! https://allfamilypharmacy.com/john/10% code: JOHN10Please give those thumbs ups to the questions in the comments you'd like the channel to address and have John Read .. it really helps thanks!