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Mentioned in 14 episodes

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 14 episodes

Mentioned as a book that potentially gave

John Lisle

the spark of interest in Sidney Gottlieb.

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#2419 - John Lisle

Mentioned by

Ian Carroll

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

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#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.

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

Mentioned by

David McCloskey

, who references a story from it about Donovan sending guards to protect a German ammunition dump.

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111. The Man Behind The CIA: Shooting In The White House (Ep 2)

Mentioned by

David McCloskey

when describing the limited foreign intelligence the US government had before the CIA's creation.

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110. The Man Behind The CIA: Charming Mussolini and Stealing From MI6 (Ep 1)

Mentioned by

Carl Miller

as one of the books written by

Tim Weiner

, which won the National Book Award.

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What will become of the CIA under President Trump? With Tim Wiener

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

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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.

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

Mentioned by

Eric Lofgren

as a source that goes into detail on the sorted history of American covert action.

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Second Breakfast: Department of War, Warrior Culture, Sicario, Dick Winters, SEALs in North Korea,

Mentioned by

Eli Lake

when quoting Tim Weiner's description of the 'monster plot'.

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How a Russian Spy Destroyed a Beautiful Mind

Mentioned by

Danny Crichton

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

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The CIA in the 21st Century

Recommended by

Jimmy Akin

to learn more about the problems created by the CIA.

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Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions)

Mentioned by Jordan when discussing the CIA and a follow-up book written by the same author.

#1092: Tucker, The Man And His 9/11 Documentary

Mentioned by

Matt Walsh

as a great book which

Nic Carter

is currently reading.

Weekly Roundup 10/31/25 (DATs selling coins, prediction market problems, Bessent's pesos) (EP.681)

Mentioned by

Jake Adelstein

as a well-documented book when discussing the CIA's involvement in Japanese politics.

Behind the News: War and Neocolonialism in Sudan w/ Mosaab Baba

Mentioned by

Ross Coulthart

as a book that goes through the strategic failures of the CIA.

Former Whistleblower CIA Operative details his UAP encounter: What else is the CIA hiding?

Mentioned by

Matt Hoh

when describing the CIA as a catastrophe around most of the world.

Matt Hoh : Trump and Military Adventurism

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

Mentioned by

Luca Trenta

, who was inspired to study the intelligence community after reading it.

Tim Weiner, "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century" (Mariner Books, 2025)

Mentioned by

Aaron Maté

Tim Weiner

's previous book that won the National Book Award.

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

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