The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century

This show features an in-depth conversation with author Tim Weiner about his new book, "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century." Drawing from the full span of the 21st century, Weiner discusses the agency's evolution, covering everything from the rise of counterterrorism and controversial programs like torture and renditions, to significant successes such as dismantling nuclear proliferation networks and penetrating the Kremlin. The discussion also delves into the complex realities of intelligence work, the challenges posed by foreign threats and domestic political shifts, and personal anecdotes that shaped his career covering the CIA. Order Tim's new book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-miss... or here: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-CIA-21... Today's Sponsors: GhostBed⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON!   / theteamhouse   To help support the show and for all bonus content including: -live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video -early access to shows -Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️   / theteamhouse   New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️ https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com Support the show here:⬇️   / theteamhouse   ___________________________________________________ Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️    / @eyesongeopoliticspod   __________________________________ Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapte... —————————————————————— Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️ https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?... The Team House Twitter:   / theteamhousepod   Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm... Jack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️   / discord   SubReddit: ⬇️   / theteamhouse   Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Jo... The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team... Intro music by    / remixsample   "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 00:00 - Start 00:46 - Putin's War Plans 03:40 - Post-Cold War CIA: Rise of Counterterrorism 10:09 - Post-9/11 CIA: Torture & Renditions 25:27 - Success: Dismantling AQ Khan's Nuclear Network 50:09 - Bin Laden Mission & Chinese Intelligence 1:29:08 - US Response & Support for Ukraine 1:35:19 - Eroding Democracy & Threats to US Intelligence 1:50:54 - The Challenges of Writing and Selling a Book 2:07:27 - Reflections on Afghanistan & The Author's Calling