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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 2d

"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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https://www.themarshallproject.org/2025/10/04/federal-government-trump-ice-crime

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 5d

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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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 8d

“There are ranges of ‘loneness.’” I spoke about incitement unmoored from a group or movement. @cnn

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 14d

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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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 20d

I was wondering why the right was so in my feed. Thanks!

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 21d

@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

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 21d

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.

Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 22d

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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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 26d

“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.

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 27d

I spoke about violence and politics and why the sentence “political violence is bad” should end with a period. @cnn.com

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 27d

“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

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 28d

The freedom to engage in the arena is what makes a free society. @cnn.com

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · 28d

They have to catch him soon. Violence begets violence. The FBI needs to focus rather than tweet. More from @cnn.com

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Sep 7

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.

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Aug 22

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...

Boston Public Radio Live from the Boston Public Library, Friday August 22, 2025

YouTube video by GBH News

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Aug 15

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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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Aug 13

I spoke to @citizencohn.bsky.social @thebulwark.com about FEMA, Trump and the “freedom” to not evacuate.

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Aug 1

“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.

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 19

I am a walk while on the moving walkway mother in a family of stand on the moving walkway children.

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 17

I am a Democrat and the party needs an accounting of Gaza policy. (2 segments)

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 17

I talked to @stateline.org about FEMA recovery and the Texas flooding.

Stateline @stateline.org · Jul 15

With hurricane and wildfire season well underway, state and local emergency managers say they have little idea how much support the federal government will provide if disaster strikes.

And the recent deadly floods in Texas have shown just how dire the need can be.

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Federal disaster aid is uncertain for states even as Texas floods underscore need • Stateline

With hurricane and wildfire season well underway across much of the country, state and local emergency managers say they have little idea how much support the federal government will provide if disast...

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 16

Live today for @gbhnews.bsky.social Boston Public Radio as a guest only at 11:30. Watch or listen at 89.7 and support your public radio station now more than ever.

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Boston Public Radio Live from the Boston Public Library, Wednesday, July 9, 2025

YouTube video by GBH News

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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 12

I was guest hosting for GBH Boston Public Radio for a live audience but also wrapped up the week with some analysis of the Texas floods.
Full segment:
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Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem.bsky.social · Jul 7

Full clip:
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Staff cuts ‘likely contributed to inability of emergency managers to respond’ in Texas, says former NOAA head | CNN

Bianna Golodryga speaks to former NOAA Administrator, Rick Spinrad, and CNN Senior National Security Analyst, Juliette Kayyem.

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