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How A Terror Suspect Was Allowed Back On A College Campus

Sep 5, 2026 · 12m

Summary

Former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams discusses the fatal attack at Old Dominion University, where a released ISIS member killed an ROTC instructor. The episode highlights critical gaps in national security, including the lack of criminal history checks during university admissions and the absence of a registry for released terrorists. Adams also addresses the rising threat of ISIS reactivation and the need for policy changes to better monitor individuals released from prison.

Topics discussed

Jerry App: Save on car insurance Blinds.com: Labor Day window treatment sale Intro: ISIS attack at Old Dominion University Guest Sarah Adams: CIA targeting background Muhammad Jalo: ISIS plot and early release University unaware of Jalo's criminal history Gaps in monitoring released terrorists Alliance Defending Freedom: Defending freedom Horizon3: AI cybersecurity testing Details of the targeted ROTC attack Rising ISIS threat and online recruitment Policy changes and lack of terror registry
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