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E-mail a friendOctober 16, 2008
Former CIA officer Robert Baer, author of The Devil We Know, explains how the U.S. mangled its handling of relations with the Middle East . Rap artist T.I. says he has made the necessary adjustments in his life in order to expand and grow as a man and move forward.
Robert Baer
Robert Baer
Former CIA agent explains why he refers to Iran as the devil in his new book. (2:56)
Full interview. (10:01)
Robert Baer is one of the world's foremost authorities on the Middle East. In a 20-year CIA career, he's publicly acknowledged field assignments in India, Lebanon and Kurdish northern Iraq. Baer documented his experiences in the best seller See No Evil—the basis for the acclaimed film, Syriana. He's also presented four documentary series on the origins of suicide bombing. He writes regularly for Time.com and has contributed to various publications, including Vanity Fair. The Devil We Know is Baer's latest book.
Tip "T.I." Harris
Tip "T.I." Harris
Rapper-actor discusses how he has grown and matured in the last year after his run-in with the law. (3:04)
Full interview. (13:05)
Tip Harris (a.k.a. "T.I.") made a name in the rap world with his '01 solo debut. The two-time Grammy winner dominated record sales in '06 and co-exec produced the soundtrack to the hit film, Hustle & Flow. He's co-CEO of Grand Hustle record label, on which he recently released his 6th studio album, "Paper Trail"—a CD that has already produced three Billboard Top 100 tracks. He also made the transition to actor, with roles in ATL and American Gangster, and is set to launch a collection of non-fiction books.