Episode
High Stakes Treason: Former CIA Chief Cashes In On Terrorism
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- Heroes Behind Headlines
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- Jun 29, 2026
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- 2879
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Summary
Writer Ian Trottier has penned a biography of John Brennan, government intelligence figure with a stellar biography--under former president Obama, Brennan served as head of the CIA, oounterterrorism advisor; and Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counter-terrorism; and Deputy National Security Advisor under President George W. Bush. While pointed at the hot issues surrounding America's security, he declared himself a Communist and a devotee of Wahabism--an ultra-conser...