Security Mom by Juliette Kayyem.
Juliette describes this new podcast series:
My goal with every guest on this podcast– whether it’s a sneak peek into the war room, a debate between friends, or a revealing conversation from the fronts lines of homeland security — is to bring it home for you. We’re going to unpack how this strange and secretive world works, and give you a new perspective on the challenges, successes, and failures we all confront to to keep our nation and our families safe.
What do you want to hear from me? What security issues are on your mind? Email me at securitymom@wgbh.org, or find me on Twitter: @JulietteKayyem.
The first episode: Inside Command And Control During The Boston Marathon Bombings by WGBH News & Juliette Kayyem.
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis was in command and control during the week of the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013. On the eve of the second anniversary of the bombing, he details incredible behind-the-scenes decisions during the 100 hours spent in pursuit of Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Not deeply technical but promises to be an interesting window on how security advocates view the world.
Juliette’s reaction to violence in her “backyard” wasn’t unexpected but was still interesting.
Transpose her reaction to individuals and families who have experienced U.S. drone strikes in “their” backyards.
Do you think their reactions are any different?
“Explanations” of violence, including drone strikes, only “work” for the perpetrators of such violence. Something to keep in mind as every act of violence makes security more and more elusive.
I first saw this in a blog post by Jack Goldsmith.