I did a few talk-show interviews following the June 6 publication of The System—about the book, of course, but also about geopolitics, the nature of power, the state of the world…and the craft of writing fiction. Now all compiled in this single handy location, which I’ll update for any future System discussions…

Phillip Brian, This is Phillip Brian

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Wim Demeere, Wim’s Blog

Lee Fang and Leighton Woodhouse, Le Podcast

Lee Fang Former CIA Analyst Barry Eisler on Fiction Writing, the Deep State, and PowerBarry Eisler, before becoming a best-selling novelist, worked in covert operations for the CIA. He joins Le Pod to discuss his career, the real-world inspirations for his work, and explains why fiction writing is more important than ever to understand the morally murky world of power politics and U.S. foreign policy… Listen now2 months ago · 32 likes · 9 comments · Lee Fang

Aaron Good, American Exception

Ross Kaminski, KOA Talk Radio

https://koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/ross-kaminsky/content/2025-06-20-former-cia-ops-officer-barry-eisler-talks-new-political-thriller/

Guy Kawasaki, Remarkable People

John Kiriakou, Deep Focus

Aaron Mate, Useful Idiots

Nathan Robinson Current Affairs

Nonzero

David Watson, Movie Matters

http://www.davesaysmoviesmatter.com/barry-eisler-the-system.html

John Weeks, Libertarian Institute

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