Marc Polymeropoulos
@mpolymer1.bsky.social
Once worked at a 3 letter alphabet soup govt agency. TBI Survivor. MSNBC ntl security contributor. The Crisis Room Podcast. Leadership speaker. Obsessive RedSox fan. Heavy Metal aficionado. Dive bars. 🇺🇸🇬🇷
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BREAKING: Abigail Spanberger projected to win the Virginia Governor election, reports @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social
Very proud of my friend. Former agency officer who exemplifies everything about public service. 🫡
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Attacking a federal district judge as an “activist” for issuing a lawful ruling is an assault on judicial independence. A democracy cannot function when executive agencies denigrate judges for doing their jobs.
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Attacking a federal district judge as an “activist” for issuing a lawful ruling is an assault on judicial independence. A democracy cannot function when executive agencies denigrate judges for doing their jobs.
What’s talked about these days amongst my old tribe. And what I get asked in all my college guest lectures (2-3 a month). Answer- it depends😉. There r dissent channels. The IG route. Congressional oversite. Whistleblower. Resignation. One of my old bosses simply told me “always do the right thing.”
🧭 What Would You Do? | Intel Edition
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
What’s talked about these days amongst my old tribe. And what I get asked in all my college guest lectures (2-3 a month). Answer- it depends😉. There r dissent channels. The IG route. Congressional oversite. Whistleblower. Resignation. One of my old bosses simply told me “always do the right thing.”
Back on again at 1250 today @msnbc.com Syrian Prez visit is a very big deal. I support US engagement. Tune in for more…
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Back on again at 1250 today @msnbc.com Syrian Prez visit is a very big deal. I support US engagement. Tune in for more…
I’m not a conspiracy theorist. But the more the Trump admin acts in covering up revelations on Epstein, the more u just need to ask what the hell is going in? This is nuts. Playing with puppies? This woman is pure evil.
Ghislaine Maxwell, the Epstein confidante and child sex trafficker, is being waited on “hand and foot” by the staff at her minimum security prison camp while she prepares a request that Donald Trump commute her sentence, according to whistleblower revelations. More on @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I’m not a conspiracy theorist. But the more the Trump admin acts in covering up revelations on Epstein, the more u just need to ask what the hell is going in? This is nuts. Playing with puppies? This woman is pure evil.
Early morning 540am hit time tomorrow on @msnbc.com to talk about Syrian Prez historic trip to DC! ☕️☕️☕️☕️
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Early morning 540am hit time tomorrow on @msnbc.com to talk about Syrian Prez historic trip to DC! ☕️☕️☕️☕️
On 345 @msnbc.com today…. Lots happening in foreign policy world, including a historic visit of the Syrian Prez to the US.
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
On 345 @msnbc.com today…. Lots happening in foreign policy world, including a historic visit of the Syrian Prez to the US.
Must read-everyone take a deep breadth re NY. Particularly those who r commenting hysterically, who actually don’t live there.
Everyone loves or hates New York now. No thanks, says this New Yorker: open.substack.com/pub/macspaun...
On New York Exceptionalism
Zohran Mamdani’s election has been turned into a broader comment on American politics. But it’s as local as it gets.
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Must read-everyone take a deep breadth re NY. Particularly those who r commenting hysterically, who actually don’t live there.
“Judge says immigration officers’ use of force in Chicago ‘shocks the conscience”…well, she is correct. This is not policing (ask any big city cop with real street experience, the tactics being used r way way out of control). www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Judge says immigration officers’ use of force in Chicago ‘shocks the conscience’
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said that officers are using excessive force against protesters and that the Department of Justice’s defense for their actions was “simply not credible.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
“Judge says immigration officers’ use of force in Chicago ‘shocks the conscience”…well, she is correct. This is not policing (ask any big city cop with real street experience, the tactics being used r way way out of control). www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
I wrote something on Syria….
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I wrote something on Syria….
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There’s a reason we left this cover ambiguous in 2022– we didn’t know yet how many new paradigms of leadership would emerge…and where they might yet go.
Note the “Yet.” Abigail (former CIA officer) and Mikie (former Navy helo pilot) massive victories last night in governor races, and Elissa (former CIA+DoD) in the Senate-the time for female ntl security centrist Dems as the future of the party..is now! @alivitali.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
There’s a reason we left this cover ambiguous in 2022– we didn’t know yet how many new paradigms of leadership would emerge…and where they might yet go.
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We’ve got the latest on behind the scenes machinations over the Gaza stabilisation force, & as an ex-CIA colleague of
@mpolymer1.bsky.social's is elected Governor of Virginia, I discuss with him &Amber Rudd why anyone still wants
elected office anymore in these toxic political times t.co/2YljOFZVPg
@mpolymer1.bsky.social's is elected Governor of Virginia, I discuss with him &Amber Rudd why anyone still wants
elected office anymore in these toxic political times t.co/2YljOFZVPg
https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7Drv6m8/
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November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We’ve got the latest on behind the scenes machinations over the Gaza stabilisation force, & as an ex-CIA colleague of
@mpolymer1.bsky.social's is elected Governor of Virginia, I discuss with him &Amber Rudd why anyone still wants
elected office anymore in these toxic political times t.co/2YljOFZVPg
@mpolymer1.bsky.social's is elected Governor of Virginia, I discuss with him &Amber Rudd why anyone still wants
elected office anymore in these toxic political times t.co/2YljOFZVPg
Reposted by Marc Polymeropoulos
More Mikie Sherrill's Please
Her win in New Jersey points to a brighter political future
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Note the “Yet.” Abigail (former CIA officer) and Mikie (former Navy helo pilot) massive victories last night in governor races, and Elissa (former CIA+DoD) in the Senate-the time for female ntl security centrist Dems as the future of the party..is now! @alivitali.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Note the “Yet.” Abigail (former CIA officer) and Mikie (former Navy helo pilot) massive victories last night in governor races, and Elissa (former CIA+DoD) in the Senate-the time for female ntl security centrist Dems as the future of the party..is now! @alivitali.bsky.social
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Don’t let the fact that Russia has been irradiating our diplomats for decades influence your conclusion.
whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/havana-syndr...
whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/havana-syndr...
Havana Syndrome: Only Two Nations on Earth
The official line says there’s “no clear evidence of a weapon.” Our reporting—and the science—point elsewhere. This installment follows the trail to the only two nations with the capability, history, ...
whalehunting.projectbrazen.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Don’t let the fact that Russia has been irradiating our diplomats for decades influence your conclusion.
whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/havana-syndr...
whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/havana-syndr...
Very proud of my friend. Former agency officer who exemplifies everything about public service. 🫡
BREAKING: Abigail Spanberger projected to win the Virginia Governor election, reports @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Very proud of my friend. Former agency officer who exemplifies everything about public service. 🫡
Great book!
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🚨🚨Very excited to share that A Spy Alone is now out in the US🚨🚨
Order your copy now!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/813559...
Order your copy now!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/813559...
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Great book!
Damage control after the Dutch revelations. Trip won’t stop European services from doing what they believe is in their best interest-protecting their sources and methods from an admin they don’t trust to safeguard them on issues like Russia. At this point, that distrust is baked in.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a low-key stop in Brussels this week, meeting top EU foreign and intelligence officials to deliver a not-so-subtle message: You can still trust us.
CIA chief quietly meets EU officials to soothe US intel-sharing fears
Trump administration’s volatile foreign policy has shaken Europe’s confidence in Washington’s intelligence cooperation.
www.politico.eu
November 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Damage control after the Dutch revelations. Trip won’t stop European services from doing what they believe is in their best interest-protecting their sources and methods from an admin they don’t trust to safeguard them on issues like Russia. At this point, that distrust is baked in.
Great substantive discussion this morning on (rather unprecedented) lack of requisite congressional oversight over US military action in western hemisphere, plus the shaky cease fire in Gaza. Awesome way to start 🎃
It’s Friday w/ @waytooearly.bsky.social & day 31 of the shutdown. With us:
👻 Alex Gangitano
🎃 Moses Small
👻 Marc Polymeropoulos
🎃 Rebecca Pearcey
👻 Mark Bednar
If you’re up -maybe prepping the kids or the pets for Halloween?- email waytooearly@msnbc.com and we may put it on the show. #waytooearly
👻 Alex Gangitano
🎃 Moses Small
👻 Marc Polymeropoulos
🎃 Rebecca Pearcey
👻 Mark Bednar
If you’re up -maybe prepping the kids or the pets for Halloween?- email waytooearly@msnbc.com and we may put it on the show. #waytooearly
October 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Great substantive discussion this morning on (rather unprecedented) lack of requisite congressional oversight over US military action in western hemisphere, plus the shaky cease fire in Gaza. Awesome way to start 🎃
Another great episode.... plus, we dissect the reality of the new season of "The Diplomat".....
🚨 New episode alert!
Amber on whether it's time to split the Home Office in half following the latest scandal over the deported Epping migrant
Plus - are we entering a new Cold War?
Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
@markurban.bsky.social | @mpolymer1.bsky.social
Amber on whether it's time to split the Home Office in half following the latest scandal over the deported Epping migrant
Plus - are we entering a new Cold War?
Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
@markurban.bsky.social | @mpolymer1.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Another great episode.... plus, we dissect the reality of the new season of "The Diplomat".....
On @msnbc.com 530am tomorrow, lots going on in foreign policy/intelligence world!..... ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
On @msnbc.com 530am tomorrow, lots going on in foreign policy/intelligence world!..... ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️
As someone who had a Jewish mom from Long Island and a Greek orthodox dad from Athens….and thus quite the interesting upbringing….I truly love this show! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/a...
‘Nobody Wants This’ Is Back. So Is Jewish Debate Over Its Depictions.
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
As someone who had a Jewish mom from Long Island and a Greek orthodox dad from Athens….and thus quite the interesting upbringing….I truly love this show! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/a...
Extraordinary (and infuriating) film. I’m proud to call @adamkinzinger.substack.com
a friend. History will be very kind to him, as he demonstrated mountains of courage that went far beyond the ordinary. But not so much to all those who condoned and whitewashed Jan 6. Shame on all of them.
a friend. History will be very kind to him, as he demonstrated mountains of courage that went far beyond the ordinary. But not so much to all those who condoned and whitewashed Jan 6. Shame on all of them.
BIG NEWS: When Adam Kinzinger stood up to Trump and risked everything, director Steve Pink captured it all. Meidas Studios just released our latest documentary ‘The Last Republican’ on all major platforms. Watch the movie today!
October 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Extraordinary (and infuriating) film. I’m proud to call @adamkinzinger.substack.com
a friend. History will be very kind to him, as he demonstrated mountains of courage that went far beyond the ordinary. But not so much to all those who condoned and whitewashed Jan 6. Shame on all of them.
a friend. History will be very kind to him, as he demonstrated mountains of courage that went far beyond the ordinary. But not so much to all those who condoned and whitewashed Jan 6. Shame on all of them.
Congrats to Jules Giraudat and Arthur Bouvard, who just won the Albert Londres prize, the most prestigious French journalism award, the equivalent of the Pulitzer, for their documentary on Havana Syndrome. Several victims were featured (including me). www.liberation.fr/economie/med...
Prix Albert Londres : un livre sur Poutine et un documentaire sur les soupçons d’arme secrète russe récompensés
Elena Volochine est lauréate pour «Propagande, l’arme de guerre de Poutine» ; Jules Giraudat et Arthur Bouvart pour leur série documentaire «Le syndrome de la Havane».
www.liberation.fr
October 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Congrats to Jules Giraudat and Arthur Bouvard, who just won the Albert Londres prize, the most prestigious French journalism award, the equivalent of the Pulitzer, for their documentary on Havana Syndrome. Several victims were featured (including me). www.liberation.fr/economie/med...
My latest on the Middle East . engelsbergideas.com/notebook/the...
The Palestinian question is still unanswered
The challenges in the next phases of Trump’s plan go right to the heart of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
engelsbergideas.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My latest on the Middle East . engelsbergideas.com/notebook/the...
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“Whose side is Pakistan really on?”
@mpolymer1.bsky.social describes coming under rocket fire when he ran a US base on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and grappled with the challenges posed by Pakistan’s unclear alliances
Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
#Pakistan #Afghanistan
@mpolymer1.bsky.social describes coming under rocket fire when he ran a US base on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and grappled with the challenges posed by Pakistan’s unclear alliances
Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
#Pakistan #Afghanistan
October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“Whose side is Pakistan really on?”
@mpolymer1.bsky.social describes coming under rocket fire when he ran a US base on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and grappled with the challenges posed by Pakistan’s unclear alliances
Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
#Pakistan #Afghanistan
@mpolymer1.bsky.social describes coming under rocket fire when he ran a US base on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and grappled with the challenges posed by Pakistan’s unclear alliances
Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
#Pakistan #Afghanistan