Julia Curlee

former CIA analyst

United States

About Julia

Julia Curlee is a former CIA analyst who made history as the first openly transgender officer in the agency. She served at the highest levels in the White House and has been vocal about her experiences during the Trump administration.

Associated Podcasts

The Bulwark Podcast

Guest

The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition

Host

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Recent Appearances

Rational Security: The “All Takin’ and No Givin’” Edition

The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition•Aug 27, 2026•1:15:44•guest

Ask Lawfare Anything: August 2026

The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition•Aug 26, 2026•1:00:28•guest

Julia Curlee

About Julia

Associated Podcasts

The Bulwark Podcast

The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition

Connect

Recent Appearances

Rational Security: The “All Takin’ and No Givin’” Edition

Ask Lawfare Anything: August 2026

Key Topics

Lawfare Daily: Censorship Incentives with Julia Curlee and Mike Feinberg

Julia Curlee and Errin Haines: Cowards Are Running This Country

Lawfare Daily: Trans and Indispensable in the Trump White House

Rational Security: The “Live from Mom’s Basement” Edition

Lawfare Daily: Ukraine, Iran, Taiwan, and the Short War Illusion

Rational Security: The “(Deep State) Friends We Make Along the Way” Edition

Rational Security: The “Hip to Be a Square State” Edition

Lawfare Daily: What's Happening at ODNI?

Rational Security: The “Predestination” Edition