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Totally Terrorism

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23 episodes

2 days ago

Episode #023 - Peter Clarke - 7/7, Litvinenko, and the Future of Terrorism Threat Peter Clarke joined the Metropolitan Police in 1977. His senior posts included Commander of the Brixton Division, Head of the Royalty and Diplomatic Protection Department, Head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch and in 2006 the first head of the newly formed Counter-Terrorism Command (SO15). From 2009 – 2013 he was a non-executive director of the Serious Organised Crime Agency and from 2013 -2016 a member of the Board...

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Episode #023 - Peter Clarke - 7/7, Litvinenko, and the Future of Terrorism Threat Peter Clarke joined the Metropolitan Police in 1977. His senior posts included Commander of the Brixton Division, Head of the Royalty and Diplomatic Protection Department, Head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch and in 2006 the first head of the newly formed Counter-Terrorism Command (SO15). From 2009 – 2013 he was a non-executive director of the Serious Organised Crime Agency and from 2013 -2016 a member of the Board...

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Episodes (20/23)

Totally Terrorism

Peter Clarke - 7/7, Litvinenko, and the Future of Terrorism Threat

Episode #023 - Peter Clarke - 7/7, Litvinenko, and the Future of Terrorism Threat Peter Clarke joined the Metropolitan Police in 1977. His senior posts included Commander of the Brixton Division, Head of the Royalty and Diplomatic Protection Department, Head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch and in 2006 the first head of the newly formed Counter-Terrorism Command (SO15). From 2009 – 2013 he was a non-executive director of the Serious Organised Crime Agency and from 2013 -2016 a member of the Board...

2 weeks ago

53 minutes

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Dr Timothy Less - The Intersection Between Geopolitics, Terrorism, and Risk

Episode #022 - Dr Timothy Less - The Intersection Between Geopolitics, Terrorism, and Risk. Dr Timothy Less is a Senior Advisor for Geopolitics at the Centre for Risk Studies where he is developing a programme of work in geopolitical analysis. He also leads a study group at the University’s Centre for Geopolitics which introduces final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to the rudiments of political and geopolitical risk analysis. Outside the University, Tim provides analytica...

1 month ago

44 minutes

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Heather Arrowsmith-Tosley - The Competent Person Scheme

Episode #021 - Heather Arrowsmith-Tosley - The Competent Person Scheme Heather Arrowsmith-Tosley is the Head of Professional Capability at the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and the national training lead responsible for the training and accreditation of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA’s) and Prepare Officers. Heather's portfolio area includes being the lead for the Competent Person Scheme Project and she is the NaCTSO lead for Disruptive Effects (Project ...

2 months ago

45 minutes

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Matt Jukes QPM - Insights from the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing

Episode #020 – Matt Jukes QPM - Insights from the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing. Matt Jukes QPM is the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) and a member of the Metropolitan Police Service’s Management Board as Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Operations). He has held this role since July 2021. His responsibilities span countering threats from domestic and international terrorism and the protection of the Royal Family, Ministers and Parliament. Matt oversaw the CTP investigati...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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Steve McGrath - Managing Risk at Wembley Stadium

Episode #019 – Steve McGrath – Managing Risk at Wembley Stadium Steve is the Head of Security for Wembley National Stadium, responsible for security strategy, policy, crisis management and asset protection. Prior to this he had a distinguished career in counter terrorism policing as a Regional Protect & Prepare lead and with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. As Head of NaCTSO Information Capability & Engagement, Steve was responsible for ACT e-learning, the ACT app and e...

4 months ago

38 minutes

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The Current State of Islamist Terrorism

Episode #018 – The Current State of Islamist Terrorism This month, Threat Analysts Oliver Hair and Lucy Hagger sit down to discuss their latest research into the current state of Islamist terrorism in the UK. Lucy and Oliver explore a range of topics including how to define Islamist terrorism, the current capability of organised overseas Islamist terrorist groups, as well as the potential impact of crises throughout the Middle East on the threat posed by Islamist terrorism. Oliver is also joi...

4 months ago

35 minutes

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Mary Harper - Three Decades on the Frontlines of Extremism in Africa

Episode #017 – Mary Harper – Three Decades on the Frontlines of Extremism in Africa Mary Harper is a journalist, author, and expert on the Horn of Africa. Mary was until recently the BBC’s Africa Editor. She now works with the United Nations and continues to report on Africa. Mary has reported extensively on the Somali Islamist movement, Al Shabaab, and other insurgent groups on the continent. She is the author of the books Getting Somalia Wrong: Faith, War and Hope in a Shattered State and E...

6 months ago

39 minutes

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Superintendent Amanda King - Insights from the Head of NaCTSO

Episode #016 – Superintendent Amanda King – Insights from the Head of NaCTSO Please note, this episode was recorded on the 12th of December 2024, prior to Vehicle as a Weapon attacks conducted in Germany and New Orleans, US. Superintendent Amanda King leads the UK’s National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) – a team of experts developing and sharing protective security advice as well as working directly with individuals, organisations and communities needing practical guidance and...

7 months ago

41 minutes

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Sohail Ahmed - A Former Extremist's Story

Episode #015 - Sohail Ahmed - A Former Extremist's Story Sohail Ahmed is a former Islamist who was radicalised as a child. In his late teens he considered engaging in an act of violence in London. He subsequently underwent an intellectual journey which culminated in his self-deradicalisation. Sohail now works in the counter-extremism space and advocates for Islamic reform. He has appeared on multiple media outlets and has had his testimony presented in parliament. In this episode, we speak ...

8 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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The Current State of Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism

Episode #014 – The Current State of Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism This month, Threat Analysts Lucy Hagger and Oliver Hair sit down to discuss their latest research into the current state of Extreme Right-Wing terrorism in the UK. Lucy and Oliver explore a range of topics including how to define Extreme Right-Wing terrorism, the role of the internet in spreading Extreme Right-Wing ideology, as well as the prevalence of Extreme Right-Wing ideology in counter-terrorism investigations related to y...

9 months ago

26 minutes

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Jonathan Hall KC - Insights from the UK's Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation

Episode #013 - Jonathan Hall KC - Insights from the UK's Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Jonathan Hall KC (@terrorwatchdog) is a practising barrister and was appointed Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation in 2019, and of State Threat Legislation in 2024 after the coming into force of the National Security Act 2023. Jonathan’s annual reports, papers, and speeches are all available online. In this episode, we speak to Jonathan about what it means to be the Independ...

10 months ago

41 minutes

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Andrew Donaldson - The Shard and mitigating terrorism threat in the UK

Episode #012 – Andrew Donaldson - The Shard and mitigating terrorism threat in the UK Andrew Donaldson is Head of Security for Real Estate Management (UK) Ltd, responsible for security policy, strategy, and crisis management at some of London’s most iconic buildings, including The Shard. Andrew is a Chartered Security Professional, Fellow of the Security Institute, and Co-Chair of their Counter Terrorism and Insider Risk Special Interest Groups. He holds a Master’s degree in International Se...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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Joe Whittaker - The incel subculture: An emerging threat?

Episode #011 – Joe Whittaker – The incel subculture: An emerging threat? Joe Whittaker is a senior lecturer in Criminology, Sociology, and Social Policy at Swansea University and is affiliated with the Cyber Threats Research Centre in Swansea. Joe’s doctoral research was a behavioural study of Islamic State actors in America 2012-2018, conducted jointly with Swansea University and Leiden University. Joe also researches the incel subculture, online counter-narratives, and how online recommenda...

1 year ago

57 minutes

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Don Randall MBE – Lessons learnt from a lifetime in counter terrorism

Episode #010 – Don Randall MBE – Lessons learnt from a lifetime in counter terrorism. Don Randall served with the City of London Police from 1969-1995, with specific emphasis on fraud and counter terrorism. Following 13 years at JPMorgan Chase as Managing Director, he joined the Bank of England in 2008 and was appointed the Bank’s first Chief Information Security Officer in 2013. In 2007, Don was awarded an MBE for services to law enforcement for the harmonisation of the public/private sect...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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Tom Clementi: How insurance plays a role in managing terrorism threat

Episode #009 - Tom Clementi - How insurance plays a role in managing terrorism threat Tom Clementi is the Chief Executive Officer of Pool Re. Tom joined Pool Re in April of 2022, following a career spanning law, strategy, business, and insurance. Since joining Pool Re, Tom has overseen the company’s transition to an Arm’s Length Body of the UK Government, continued to ensure that UK terrorism insurance remains fit-for-purpose in the face of an evolving terrorism threat, and overseen the grow...

1 year ago

34 minutes

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Barnaby Jameson KC: Islamist and Right-Wing Terrorism through the eyes of a prosecutor

Episode #008 – Barnaby Jameson KC - Islamist and Right-Wing Terrorism through the eyes of a prosecutor Barnaby Jameson KC is a barrister with globally recognised expertise in Terrorism. He has been involved in some of the most notorious terrorist cases of the century including plots to overthrow governments, plots to assassinate politicians, and terrorist bombings in the UK and overseas. These cases range from 21/7 (a conspiracy to bomb the London Underground) and other religiously-motivated ...

1 year ago

43 minutes

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Lizzie Dearden: Exploring the Role of the Media in Countering Terrorism

Episode #007 – Lizzie Dearden - Exploring the Role of the Media in Countering Terrorism Lizzie Dearden is the author of Plotters: The UK Terrorists Who Failed, which covers foiled attacks in the UK since 2017 and shifts in current threats. She has been covering terrorism as a journalist since Islamic State (IS) declared its caliphate in Syria and Iraq in 2014. She initially reported on IS-inspired attacks around the world and the group’s propaganda and strategy, before her work widened...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Travis Frain - How the Westminster Bridge Attack Changed My Life

Episode #006 - Travis Frain - How the Westminster Bridge Attack Changed My Life Travis Frain sustained injuries in the Westminster Bridge terror attack on 22nd March 2017. Travis has spent the years following the attack campaigning for the rights of victims of terrorism to improved support from the state, and has committed to doing what he can to play a small part in preventing future attacks. He co-founded the pressure group Survivors Against Terror in 2018, was awarded a Young Leaders in ...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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Dr. Martin Gallagher - Terrorism and Organised Crime in "the Age of the Individual"

Episode #005 – Dr. Martin Gallagher – Terrorism and Organised Crime in "the Age of the Individual" Dr. Martin Gallagher is a former Superintendent with Police Scotland. His policing career spanned three decades, encompassing periods both in uniform roles and many years as a detective, where he focussed on intelligence activities and the investigation of serious crime. He was formerly Area Commander of Paisley, Scotland’s largest town, and during his policing career received 3 commendations f...

1 year ago

55 minutes

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Dr. Jens Binder - Should Online Radicalisation Be Our Biggest Concern?

Episode #004 – Dr. Jens Binder – Should online radicalisation be our biggest concern? Dr. Jens Binder is Associate Professor of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. His research focuses on cybersecurity and safety, social media engagement and user wellbeing as well as online communication. He draws on perspectives from cyberpsychology, cognitive psychology and human-computer interaction and uses predominantly quantitative methods. His work has been published in high profile journals i...

1 year ago

39 minutes