Juliette Kayyem
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social
“If there is an alternative explanation to war, the White House isn’t providing it.” I spoke to @cnn.com about extrajudicial killings, a Navy buildup and Trump’s denials.
November 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“If there is an alternative explanation to war, the White House isn’t providing it.” I spoke to @cnn.com about extrajudicial killings, a Navy buildup and Trump’s denials.
Reposted by Juliette Kayyem
“Take a Sharpie and write your name and Social Security number on your arm.”
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Take a Sharpie and write your name and Social Security number on your arm.”
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
I lived joining @scientistas.bsky.social for their new podcast talking about preparedness and trust. Follow them and subscribe.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I lived joining @scientistas.bsky.social for their new podcast talking about preparedness and trust. Follow them and subscribe.
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This was a great conversation with @andyostroy.bsky.social. Take a listen.
Professor, author, CNN national security analyst, and homeland security expert @juliettekayyem.bsky.social's in THE BACK ROOM discussing Trump, Venezuela, and the administration's military/foreign policy...or lack thereof podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This was a great conversation with @andyostroy.bsky.social. Take a listen.
“I want to know who you work with?” Morning humor but the Louvre heist is no laughing matter and I’m not optimistic given the nature of jewels vs paintings. @cnn.com @audiecornish.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“I want to know who you work with?” Morning humor but the Louvre heist is no laughing matter and I’m not optimistic given the nature of jewels vs paintings. @cnn.com @audiecornish.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
These do not look like police videos. They look like campaign ones." I spoke about DHS's glossy, military like videos. The deportations are for the camera. @cnn.com @zbyronwolf.bsky.social
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www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/p...
Analysis: DHS leans into propaganda with militaristic action videos | CNN Politics
When helicopters descended on a Chicago apartment building last week with federal agents kitted out in military gear, locals saw a terrifying escalation in the federal government’s incursion into Chic...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
These do not look like police videos. They look like campaign ones." I spoke about DHS's glossy, military like videos. The deportations are for the camera. @cnn.com @zbyronwolf.bsky.social
www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/p...
"Its a good time to be an American born criminal."
28,000 federal law enforcement agents have been detailed to ICE for immigration efforts (including almost 1/2 of DEA agents and 1/3 of ATF agents). I spoke to @themarshallproject.org @journo-beth.bsky.social about the impact.
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28,000 federal law enforcement agents have been detailed to ICE for immigration efforts (including almost 1/2 of DEA agents and 1/3 of ATF agents). I spoke to @themarshallproject.org @journo-beth.bsky.social about the impact.
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https://www.themarshallproject.org/2025/10/04/federal-government-trump-ice-crime
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October 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"Its a good time to be an American born criminal."
28,000 federal law enforcement agents have been detailed to ICE for immigration efforts (including almost 1/2 of DEA agents and 1/3 of ATF agents). I spoke to @themarshallproject.org @journo-beth.bsky.social about the impact.
t.co/xZieyefxc8
28,000 federal law enforcement agents have been detailed to ICE for immigration efforts (including almost 1/2 of DEA agents and 1/3 of ATF agents). I spoke to @themarshallproject.org @journo-beth.bsky.social about the impact.
t.co/xZieyefxc8
I joined the good folks at @slate.com Gabfest as a guest cohost to discuss the week that was. On fat generals, the ACA, and drones in Europe. Take a listen. @jdickerson.bsky.social @davidplotz.bsky.social
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https://slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest/2025/10/politics-hegseth-and-trump-make-disturbing-speeches-to-military-leaders
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October 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I joined the good folks at @slate.com Gabfest as a guest cohost to discuss the week that was. On fat generals, the ACA, and drones in Europe. Take a listen. @jdickerson.bsky.social @davidplotz.bsky.social
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“There are ranges of ‘loneness.’” I spoke about incitement unmoored from a group or movement. @cnn
October 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“There are ranges of ‘loneness.’” I spoke about incitement unmoored from a group or movement. @cnn
Somebody can have major disagreements about ICE’s actions and not be violent. The White House blurs that line and speaks of a killer aligned with a violent left movement but the evidence doesn’t show that yet. It shows someone deeply involved with no one in particular. @cnn.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Somebody can have major disagreements about ICE’s actions and not be violent. The White House blurs that line and speaks of a killer aligned with a violent left movement but the evidence doesn’t show that yet. It shows someone deeply involved with no one in particular. @cnn.com
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@juliettekayyem.bsky.social called this early on, she understands the intersection between the complexity of motive and the desire to score political points in spite of that complexity
Right, it seems clear now that the initial assumption he was a radical leftist (because of the victim) and then the idea that he was a far-right groyper (because of the bullets) both washed out.
Assassins are outliers in a lot of ways, I suppose. They don’t fit easy boxes.
Assassins are outliers in a lot of ways, I suppose. They don’t fit easy boxes.
The idea that the alleged killer in the Kirk case was a right winger is really not borne out by the evidence submitted in the indictment yesterday and people should stop saying that.
September 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social called this early on, she understands the intersection between the complexity of motive and the desire to score political points in spite of that complexity
I joined the great podcast team at Minds Worth Meeting to discuss crises, leadership and "assuming the boom." Listen where you get your podcasts or watch on youtube here.
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Assume the Boom - Leading Through Crises With Juliette Kayyem
YouTube video by Stern Strategy Group: Speakers & Advisors
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September 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I joined the great podcast team at Minds Worth Meeting to discuss crises, leadership and "assuming the boom." Listen where you get your podcasts or watch on youtube here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Na...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Na...
“He (Governor Cox) at least set the table and invited us. I don’t know if we are going to show up.”
I joined @abbyphillips.bsky.social Table for Five show @cnn.com this week to discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination.
I joined @abbyphillips.bsky.social Table for Five show @cnn.com this week to discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination.
September 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
“He (Governor Cox) at least set the table and invited us. I don’t know if we are going to show up.”
I joined @abbyphillips.bsky.social Table for Five show @cnn.com this week to discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination.
I joined @abbyphillips.bsky.social Table for Five show @cnn.com this week to discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination.
“Love it or hate it. Love them or hate them. We were a society where engagement wasn’t at the risk of violence. We have to get that American treasure back because it’s lost.” @cnn.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
“Love it or hate it. Love them or hate them. We were a society where engagement wasn’t at the risk of violence. We have to get that American treasure back because it’s lost.” @cnn.com
My dear friend JZ @zittrain.bsky.social is starting a podcast (still not named) about AI, technology and society as he launches his next book. I was thrilled to be his first guest. Stay tuned.
September 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
My dear friend JZ @zittrain.bsky.social is starting a podcast (still not named) about AI, technology and society as he launches his next book. I was thrilled to be his first guest. Stay tuned.
Live from Boston Public Library, you can catch me this busy Friday on
@cnn.com in a makeshift studio at the cafe and guest co-hosting Boston public Radio @gbhnews.bsky.social with @sueoconnell.bsky.social
from 11-2pm, 89.7 or watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx8c...
@cnn.com in a makeshift studio at the cafe and guest co-hosting Boston public Radio @gbhnews.bsky.social with @sueoconnell.bsky.social
from 11-2pm, 89.7 or watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx8c...
Boston Public Radio Live from the Boston Public Library, Friday August 22, 2025
YouTube video by GBH News
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August 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Live from Boston Public Library, you can catch me this busy Friday on
@cnn.com in a makeshift studio at the cafe and guest co-hosting Boston public Radio @gbhnews.bsky.social with @sueoconnell.bsky.social
from 11-2pm, 89.7 or watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx8c...
@cnn.com in a makeshift studio at the cafe and guest co-hosting Boston public Radio @gbhnews.bsky.social with @sueoconnell.bsky.social
from 11-2pm, 89.7 or watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx8c...
I joined @newshour.bsky.social @amnanawaz.bsky.social to discuss the deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard in DC.
Full segment here:
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Full segment here:
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August 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I joined @newshour.bsky.social @amnanawaz.bsky.social to discuss the deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard in DC.
Full segment here:
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Full segment here:
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
I spoke to @citizencohn.bsky.social @thebulwark.com about FEMA, Trump and the “freedom” to not evacuate.
August 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I spoke to @citizencohn.bsky.social @thebulwark.com about FEMA, Trump and the “freedom” to not evacuate.
“These systems are supposed to be built so that there is continuity of operations, systems of redundancies, so there isn’t one single point of failure like an emergency manager being sick. It’s jaw dropping.” I joined @cnn.com on the Texas flood response oversight hearing.
August 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“These systems are supposed to be built so that there is continuity of operations, systems of redundancies, so there isn’t one single point of failure like an emergency manager being sick. It’s jaw dropping.” I joined @cnn.com on the Texas flood response oversight hearing.
I am a walk while on the moving walkway mother in a family of stand on the moving walkway children.
July 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I am a walk while on the moving walkway mother in a family of stand on the moving walkway children.
Security must adapt to the threat and to advances in technology. The changes at TSA regarding shoes and liquids are a long time coming. Fully endorse and I explain why here with @jaketapper.bsky.social and John Miller. @cnn.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Security must adapt to the threat and to advances in technology. The changes at TSA regarding shoes and liquids are a long time coming. Fully endorse and I explain why here with @jaketapper.bsky.social and John Miller. @cnn.com