SpyMasters17 Jul 2025

Torture, Terror and Trump: The CIA in the 21st Century with Tim Weiner

Description: In this explosive episode of The Spymasters Podcast, journalist and host Antonia Senior sits down with legendary investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner to discuss his gripping new book, The Mission: The CIA and the 21st Century. From the darkest days of the War on Terror to the chaotic aftermath of 9/11, Weiner unpacks the CIA's transformation—and failures—in the modern era. We delve deep into the CIA’s use of torture, the ethics of enhanced interrogation, and the long shadow of Guantanamo Bay. Weiner exposes the battles between intelligence and policy, the resurgence of Russia, and the ongoing crises within the American intelligence community. We ask what does a a second Trump presidency mean for the CIA, for global intelligence alliances, and for democracy itself? This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in espionage, covert operations, national security, and the real story behind the CIA’s role in shaping the 21st century. Keywords: CIA, Tim Weiner, The Mission, War on Terror, 9/11, torture, enhanced interrogation, Guantanamo Bay, intelligence failure, covert operations, Trump CIA, Trump 2024, American intelligence, NSA, FBI, drone strikes, national security, espionage podcast, Antonia Senior, The Spymasters Podcast, intelligence agencies, deep state, CIA torture program, counterterrorism, CIA history, CIA Trump, CIA Biden, spy podcast, CIA secrets, Black Sites, CIA coverups Links: 📘 Buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/9ot0xvR 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes: The Spymasters Podcast 📱 Follow Antonia Senior on X: @tonisenior. @spymasterspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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