The World Affairs Councils of America
invites you to hear a free podcast

Cover to Cover Series recorded
discussion with David Priess,
author of

The President's Book of Secrets:
The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to American Presidents from Kennedy to Obama

How do the presidential intelligence briefings work and what is their purpose? Why are they important? Who does them? Who is in the room when they are discussed?

Dr. David Priess served during the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations as an award-winning intelligence officer, manager, and daily intelligence briefer at the CIA as well as a desk officer at the State Department.

Select the weblink below to listen to this fascinating podcast from the January 19 Cover to Cover national conference call.
http://www.worldaffairscouncils.org/2011/main/home.cfm?Database=programs&Category=Podcasts&Section=Main

Author and Speaker on Intelligence,

National Security, and the Presidency

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