Resources — George Piro

Resources on George Piro

A curated collection of articles, interviews, and podcasts about George Piro—former FBI supervisory special agent who led the Saddam Hussein interrogation, and who previously served as an executive overseeing the UFC’s anti-doping program.

Article

Who is George Piro? Ex-FBI agent hired by UFC to lead anti-doping

Overview of Piro’s background and his role heading the UFC’s anti-drug / anti-doping efforts.

Article

Who is George Piro? The man in charge of the new UFC anti-doping program

Backgrounder from MMA Junkie / USA Today on Piro’s credentials and responsibilities within the UFC.

Interview

Interrogator shares Saddam’s confessions

CBS News segment recounting the Saddam Hussein interrogation and Piro’s approach to eliciting information.

Podcast

I Spy — “The Interrogator” (Foreign Policy)

Podcast episode featuring Piro on the craft, ethics, and strategy behind high-stakes interrogation.

Analysis

Inside Saddam’s interrogations — and what George Piro learned

CNN analysis reflecting on the Iraq War era interrogations and Piro’s role, methods, and takeaways.