Contradictions of the CIA

The CIA has come under fire for its failure to foresee 9/11 and botched intelligence on Iraq, but journalist Tim Weiner says the agency has a history of failure that goes back to its origins. He argues that part of the problem is the inherent contradiction of running a covert operation in an open democracy.

Guests

• Tim Weiner: Reporter for the New York Times and author of "Legacy of Ashes."

Resources

• Tim Weiner's NY Times articles
• CIA Web site