Artificial intelligence is a complex and evolving concept, yet visionary minds are carving out innovative niches where AI truly shines. In a recent conversationon The Whistleblowers, host John Kiriakou spoke with Dr. Gabriel Axel, a multifaceted expert in the field. Dr. Axel is not only a founding member and guitarist of the groundbreaking band Desdemona’s Dream—known as the Jam Galaxy Band, featuring an AI-powered humanoid robot vocalist—but also a neuroscientist and consciousness researcher. He founded Neuralprint, a patent-pending brainwave authentication technology, and Pathform, a platform for enhancing consciousness through mind-hacking. Together, they delve into the exciting realms of emerging technologies like AI, virtual reality, blockchain, and robotics.

In 1987, journalist Andrew Kreig published "Spiked: How Chain Management Corrupted America’s Oldest Newspaper," a revealing examination of the media landscape’s shift following conglomerate acquisitions of local outlets. In a discussion with host John Kirakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers, Kreig highlights how media giants invest heavily to dominate markets and cut expenses to boost profits. Yet, through his Justice Integrity Project, Kreig remains dedicated to preserving classic, in-depth investigative reporting.

One of the most captivating unsolved murder cases in recent American history intertwines with a prominent assassination: the killing of President John F. Kennedy. On this episode of the Whistleblowers, host John Kiriakou explores this enigma with writer Peter Janney, author of ‘Mary’s Mosaic’. Janney delves into the murder of famed artist and JFK mistress Mary Pinchot Meyer. Janney, revealing key details, uncovers startling revelations about the death of JFK’s friend and lover.

In the US, big pharmaceutical companies often seem like a boogeyman, and that’s no accident. Profit, rather than altruism, drives pharmaceutical development, meaning if a new drug isn’t deemed cost-effective, it won’t make it to the market. Moreover, these companies frequently boost their profits by offering doctors commissions on the medications they prescribe. The US is also one of the rare countries where pharmaceutical companies are permitted to advertise their drugs directly to consumers. Journalist Martha Rosenberg and host John Kiriakou explore the impact of this pharmaceutical dominance on public health.

In today’s world, some names and titles no longer fit, and Delia Gray, a Texas-based community activist, is leading the charge to address this issue. Her current focus is on updating the outdated name of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). While the NAACP has been a pivotal force in advancing civil rights, racial equality, and equal opportunity in the US, its name is seen by many as outdated and offensive. Delia Gray is dedicated to changing it and bringing the organization’s name into alignment with contemporary values. She joins John Kiriakou on this episode of The Whistleblowers to talk about her case.