The CIA from 9/11 to Present Day | Tim Weiner | Ep. 360
Podcast:The Team House Published On: Sat Jul 12 2025 Description: 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-mission-the-cia-in-the-21st-century-tim-weiner/22062129?ean=9780063270183&next=tor here:https://www.amazon.com/Mission-CIA-21st-Century/dp/0063270188Today's Sponsors:GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo 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 guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start 00:46 - Putin's War Plans03:40 - Post-Cold War CIA: Rise of Counterterrorism10:09 - Post-9/11 CIA: Torture & Renditions25:27 - Success: Dismantling AQ Khan's Nuclear Network50:09 - Bin Laden Mission & Chinese Intelligence1:29:08 - US Response & Support for Ukraine1:35:19 - Eroding Democracy & Threats to US Intelligence1:50:54 - The Challenges of Writing and Selling a Book2:07:27 - Reflections on Afghanistan & The Author's CallingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.