Episode #156: Dr. Stephen Flynn

In Episode #156, post-disaster expert and former lead Homeland Security advisor Dr. Stephen Flynn joins Osi to analyze the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. They break down the incident, examine the failures, explore the demanding nature of a Secret Service agent's role, and more. Dr. Stephen Flynn is the Founding Director of the Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University and a Professor of Political Science. He has significant experience with the federal government, serving as an expert advisor to the U.S. Commission on National Security and as executive director of a homeland security task force post-9/11. He advised the Bush Administration on maritime and homeland security and was the lead policy advisor on homeland security for President Obama's transition team. A 1982 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Flynn served 20 years on active duty, including roles in the White House Military Office and the National Security Council. He holds advanced degrees from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.