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Legacy of Ashes

Book • 2007

Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA by Tim Weiner provides a detailed and critical examination of the Central Intelligence Agency's history, from its creation after World War II through the Cold War and the War on Terror.

The book is based on extensive research, including over 50,000 documents and interviews with CIA veterans.

It highlights the agency's repeated failures, questionable methods, and lack of accountability, arguing for fundamental reforms within the CIA.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Ian Carroll

, citing it as a great source for understanding the history and primary sources of the CIA.

#308 - Epstein, Secrets of the Elite, Israel & the Holy Land Prophecy | Ian Carroll

Mentioned by

Ben Bolin

as books for those interested in deep dives on the subjects discussed in the podcast.

Yes, The CIA Hired Magicians, Chapter One: The Craft and The Art

Won the National Book Award and quickly established itself as the definitive history of the CIA during the 20th century.

Heckuva time to make an appearance: Trump's FEMA chief drops in on Texas flood zone

Mentioned by

Julian Dorey

as an all-time great book on the CIA.

#312 - MK Ultra Expert on CIA’s “Truth Serum,” Assassination Program, & JFK Files | John Lisle

Mentioned by

Danny Crichton

as a very important book that opened up dialogue in the intelligence community.

The CIA in the 21st Century

Mentioned by

Tim Weiner

as an earlier book on the CIA, noting its upcoming presence on the New York Times bestseller list.

America’s Cold Civil War + Trump Is DECIMATING American National Security

Mentioned by

Aaron Maté

as

Tim Weiner

's previous book that won the National Book Award.

UNPAYWALLED: CIA GETS CAUGHT Spying on the Senate During Torture Investigation

Mentioned by Paul McGarr in reference to his critical view on the CIA and Pakistan's ISI.

Inside US Intelligence, Trump, and the India Equation

Mentioned by

David Rothkopf

as one of the books

Tim Weiner

has written on the agency.

Need to Know: The Mission: A Vital Look at an Intel Community Adrift

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