The Putin Files: John Brennan 

I'd like to hear a new conversation/interview about all the recent events.

And here we are, 4 years later, and Mr. Brennan was spot on.

This sounds like it could’ve been filmed yesterday.

I love it every time the interviewer says “cozy bear”. 🐻

These interviews are proof that people just don’t pay attention until it hits them in the face. All of these interviews make it clear this was coming, but the question was when.

Not only does this video contain interesting content, it also is perfect to fall asleep to.

Thank you Frontline for uploading these (awesome bad ass) video interviews.

Each one of these conversations offer different angles and surprises but the mystery remains.

Excellent interview. Worth taking the time to watch and listen to. Thank you. 🌲🌝☘️

I am loving this informative series. I do, however, wish that Frontline would spend ten seconds introducing the interview subjects, quickly citing experience, education, government posts held, etc. This information would help Luddites such as "yours truly." Thanks, Frontline PBS!

I can only imagine JB's astonishment during Trump's Presidency and his efforts to cozy up to Putin. I bet it gave him nightmares. I bet it still does.

This series of interviews paints a pretty stark picture.

I'm pleased the Putin Files program is being viewed so often.

This was absolutely fascinating!

So polite, astute and judicious. A big loss to the CIA

What a great interview. 👏

The most interesting thing in this interview is Brennan saying Russia has blackmailed political parties and politicians in other countries. The sudden 180° turn by several (R)'s always seemed strange. Brennan basically confirmed this is the case here.

Hey Boris , Brennan bugs the hell out of you. Pun intended lol

Good information !

John Brennan is so well spoken, great interview

Every bully can fight..til they get punched in the face

What a refreshing chance to hear one on one questions and answers from Mr. Brennan without the usual news format of having a "Panel" discussion that rapidly dissolves into name calling and people talking over each other, after which you come away more disgusted and confused than before. I feel John Brennan is a great American and I think we should feel proud of the fact that people of this caliber are serving us in public sector.

Imagine the U.K. moving militarily into Southern Ireland and justifying it in the same terms as Putin does. It’s retrogressive, neo imperialist and how some Russians couldn’t - there is plurality of thinking in Russia, including those who wanted democracy to work - adjust to the loss of the Soviet Empire.

Brennan exemplifies the quality of person we need running government. Tellingly, he was appointed by Obama and worked for him 5 years, including getting bin Laden. Then Trump replaced Brennan with a corrupt businessman, Pompeo, whose main qualification was being loyal to Trump.

Some of these comments are hysterical. You don’t just accidentally become the director of the CIA - you have to be intelligent and skilled to a great degree. It’s not like you can be some waste of space sitting in your grandma’s basement with your drawers on typing on your little keyboard - you have to be accomplished. Now, that has nothing to do with his moral compass but in that line of work a saint can’t be effective.

I'm sorry, even with America's intelligence rocky history, Trump is a liability.....A weak link......An open window. And to describe his admiration of Putin as "fawning" is spot on. I love listening to this man speak. Strategic, surgical, precise, intelligent.

I don't agree with John Brennan on everything, but I greatly respect and admire his intellectual prowess and intelligence. He's a hell of a statesman.

I wasn't sure about watching this until I looked here and saw how it stimulated the Russian troll machine.

This is someone who explains the real issues in ways we can all understand, so tired of listening to the reps & dems arguing instead of getting together and protecting this country

"Interview with a Monster..." this should be the title

Follow up interview with Mr. Brennan would be desirable. Thank you.

When I was 19 or so. I decided to read a book called "the art of war." I was amazed by this book. At the time, because the book had no copyright because it's 2500 years old or so, I wanted to make an audio recording of it. This was around 2003-04 maybe. The internet where I lived was barely accessable, but I wanted to be prepared for it. Because I was 19, I could not get any good takes/attempts at reading the book in a manner where I could be proud to release it. You can imagine how familiar I became with the book after many attempts at reading properly. When Putin gave a speech about Crimea he used the phrase, "I will take Crimea without firing a single shot." My ears sharpened. I remember that phrase. But it wasn't exactly that phrase. The phrase I remember was, "A great general would be able to conquer a territory without firing a single.. arrow." If you study"the art of war" long enough you can learn clever, creative tactics. "The art of War" is written in a vague manner. For example, the book states suggestions like, "all war is based off of deception. If you are many convince the opponent that you are few." The author of "the art of war" lets the reader to come up with the plan of "how" - how to convince the opponent that you are few rather than many. Like I said it's a fascinating book. As I shared before, "all war is based on deception... And a great general can conquer a territory without firing a single shot/arrow." So "how" can one accomplish this? "How do you fight without fighting?" To elaborate how do you fight an opponent without sending troops/soldiers. One "way" is through "deception." Deceive people in the territory that you wish to conquer, tell them that their leadership is corrupt/evil/pedophile/devil worshippers and convince them their news is false or *fake* therefore, as the deceiver, you can manipulate a captured portion of the population in the territory that you wish to conquer to fight their own government using .... Deceptions/propaganda/ disinformation/ misinformation When you tell people the news is fake and they believe it, you become the source of truth. As the new source of truth, you can give whichever information you want them to know. If you want people to buy only X brand of coffee, you can do it and get a cut of the profits and maybe fees. If you convince them so and so is enemy#1 they believe it. *Basically as the source of truth, you can manipulate/mold their minds to believe whatever you want.* If you want people to attack the capital, you give them *information* that inspires them to do so. Thank you

Is John trying to tell me that the USA doesn't involve themselves in elections of other countries? Am i hearing him right? I think he thinks some of us are still at kindergarden.

Anybody got a number on how many trolls are on this forum? I find it hard to believe 90 % of these postings.

whoops, Russia gate turned out to be Hilary Gate. Interference in elections 😂😂😂😂😂

Brennan never mentioned Putin's debilitating Napoleon Complex..Not once...

This video aged well...Would like to know what Brennan thinks now .

Two hours of blissful pleasure listening to director Brennan. Thank you for your service and for willingness to speak candidly about such contentious issues.

Well duck, we really created this monster… and now we are still unwilling to truly push back… why do we make the same mistakes?

Fantastic interview. no matter what side of the aisle you are on. Very insightful. Thank you to Mr. Brenan for your insight into the issues involving the Russian interference in the U.S.

DURHAM.... I beg he puts you In JAIL...FOREVER!

This guy's security clearance got cut, but Ivanka and Jared have them!!!

I found that ''expertise'' repeating word very ... intriguing for sure but also very RELEVANT and useful for anyone who wants to ...PEER a bit both into history AND the future Any Mc'Clue vibes here :)

Look, even as a Republican this should be concerning

Thank you so much for producing and posting this. I always wondered why when the government had a chance, they did nothing about it. Thanks for Brennan I have a lot more respect for what they do.

Frontline should insert pix of the events that Brennan is talking about (Obama & Putin, Trump at the wall, etc.) when he first begins mentioning the event. As time passes future viewers will have trouble following the timeline.

Why does this series of interviews always autoplay?

What we learn from history is that we don't learn from history! 😥

There sure are alot of trolls ,Trump supporters , and traiters in the comments . All the same thing , really .

This putrid person should be in jail....

Outstanding interview.

Really good interview thank you

In addition to conveying this information, this guy has an amazing sense of humor!

I think it’s about time for the United States to use some of that “Over The Horizon” capability Biden keeps talking about…

Thanks John✍️👍😃

what a series ! The freedom with which media in the US function is unparalleled. I am from India. FYI.

Great interview An accurate overview of what took place.Lets wait and see what the special counsel uncovers

I disagree with his assessment of James Comey. Comey worked at disparaging Clinton just before the election, which was wholly unprofessional.

Cheers for the video mate 😎 👌

My current perspective is that Putin's approach was to stress test every aspect of American politics, and election processes. Any and every potential points of weakness were identified, and so far very few levers have been lightly touched/exploited in hopes of being discreet or undiscovered, for future use, and also to have other methods available for future use. This is a multi-generational apparatus loosely designed to upset/offset for the purpose of creating and maintaining an America that is friendly-ish, overall allowing him and any future generations of fulfilling a dream of a world dominant Russia.

It's kind of strange, when we think back to when the Soviet Union collapsed, no one could imagine a guy like Putin would take over.

Is this the CIA director that said, we lied, we stole, we cheated?

"Active measures" mentioned 👍

Always good to hear a North Jersey Accent. A language a truly can understand.

With all the information had, how is it the us still has Trump as president?

Pretty obvious that Russian Bots are commenting heavily here.

his story telling is like an episode of The West Wing. Heard the show intro when he told the Gang of Eight story

Mr Putin really needs to get his nose blooded. So true, Mr Brennan is going full churchill here 😀

How many lied in congress but are not charge with lying to congress?

I'm watching these videos in order to practice eloquence.

PRAY FOR WORLD 🌎 PEACE 💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙

Only two hours of an interview? How about a little more in-put, Frontline.🤔

Give the Russians and Arabs the damn deserts. Alternative energy is available

I like the part, where he describes this "the idiots are taking over" moment after the 2016 electiion. "Mr. Trump has a problem with professionals."😂

This guy's ain't from Jersey, I don't care where he was born, he ain't from Jersey

Thank you, again.

Would love to read this man's Memoires should they come available. Imagine what he has witnessed through out his career.

Anybody taking bets that Putin has watched this interview,maybe even more than once?

Happy una Historia muy ,interesante, Importante,que no debemos ,olvidar,, cada día qué pasa aprendemos q ,respetar al mundo gracias

Isn't it funny that Comey never sat down for one of the interviews.

Is there some kind of new volume limit? I feel like a lot of online videos are wayyyy to quiet recently. I have this on full volume and can barely hear it with my heater on in the same room.

1:35 you weren't "spoiled" by any previous administration. You rightly so have principled standards of what the role of presidency should uphold.

The most corrupt way possible.

THANK JOHN FOR YOUR HONESTY !!!

When a man cheats on his wife, he is the first to accuse his wife of being a cheat….. this is what I take from this interview.

Hilarious watching this knowing what I know now! 😂🤣

How many of them are here? As opposed to how many of us are there?

Very telling couple of hours!!

He's very informative, I could listen to him all day. He's probably a awesome storyteller.

: You’re Witness, Miss Valasquez , I yield back at this time, Thankyou You’re Honour

Genius of the physics of statecraft

Mr. Brennan comes across as very sober and competent.

its a pure political science course. how a transparent government should be

I hope that I'm anxious and where do I go to the next level I don't know Damey is fine now

Thank God 10 menus have been sorted out myself from the start shopping for lunch thank you so much for being with me I received very well

My man! Encounter, push back, bloody the nose! End the perpetual bullying. Committed to standing against any foe no matter how strong or superiorly equipped. To do what's right even if it means breaking a rule or few.... Brennan, what a BOSS!

Damn

Keep making 1 and 2 hour. 30ish minutes are very good portrayed

Interviews with torturers should be done from a jail cell..

Is Brennan talking about himself?