Thu, Mar 12
|Tucson Country Club
History of the CIA
With Tim Weiner
Time & Location
Mar 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM MST
Tucson Country Club, 2950 N Camino Principal, Tucson, AZ 85715, USA
About the event
What happens when the commander in chief tells the CIA to break the law? How do you run a secret intelligence service in an open democratic society? We'll discuss cases from the 1950s to today which raise these fundamental questions about American foreign policy and presidential power.
Deadline registration date
Mar 05, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
Bio:
Tim Weiner has won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for his reporting and writing on American intelligence and national security. As a reporter at The New York Times, he covered the CIA in Washington and wars, conflicts, and crises in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan, and many other nations. His new book, THE MISSION: The CIA in the 21st Century, was ranked #3 on the New York Times bestseller list upon its publication. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Kate Doyle, an expert on human rights.
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Menu options
Option 1
Kentucky Salmon Charbroiled Fillet of Salmon with Bourbon Maple Glaze, Au gratin Potato and Asparagus
Option 2
Eggplant Caponata with Saffron Rice.
Dessert
Chocolate Sacher Torte