How Does Security Clearance Work?
How Does Security Clearance Work?  
Podcast: Civics 101
Published On: Tue Feb 08 2022
Description: From "top secret," like the names and locations of intelligence agents,  to "confidential," like the drinking habits of a prime minister, the federal government has a lot of sensitive information. What are the different levels of security clearance, and how does it all work?Helping us untangle this web is Juliette Kayyem, professor of international security at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and national security analyst for CNN. She formerly served as Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security under President Obama.  CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!