The US Central Intelligence Agency, or the CIA, proudly proclaims to be the 'Nation's first line of defense.' In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chris White to discuss the history of how the CIA became such a vital tool for the US to gather foreign intelligence, the inner workings of the organization, and instances of how this organization has influenced global historical moments. History Over Coffee is brought to you by the History Department at Marshall University in Huntington, WV.