Former New York Times correspondent Tim Weiner has spent much of his career covering the CIA, and in his new book, “The Mission,” he explores how the agency’s work quickly changed and evolved after 9/11.

Arizona Daily Star Stage (Seats 250)  
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Signing - Arizona Daily Star (following presentation)  

Panelist: Tim Weiner
Moderator: Prerana Sannappanavar
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Arizona Daily Star

A free and independent press has been a key part of our democracy since its beginning, but all forms of news media are now under assault. In this session, our panelists discuss the challenges to journalistic integrity and how we can resist efforts to politicize both the media and the American justice system.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Carol Leonnig, Tim Weiner
Moderator: Dan Balz
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Judith Wood, Long Realty, Heather G.

The post-9/11 world forced U.S. national security agencies to confront threats from Russia, China and the Middle East. These authors discuss how the CIA worked to rebuild espionage capabilities lost during the war on terror, and how technology and a changing climate are shaping the work of operatives.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  
Sun, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Kenneth Rosen, Anthony Vinci, Tim Weiner
Moderator: William Banks
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Beach Fleischman, Aaron and Tiffanie Roberts