In 2012, Austin Tice, a freelance journalist and former Marine, disappeared in Syria. If he is still alive, he will become the second-longest-held journalist in the world. Josh Baker, the journalist behind the successful podcast "I Am Not a Monster," is conducting astonishing research to solve the mystery of Tice's disappearance.
A Tale Similar to Spy Novels
Baker says, "We thought we were following a missing person, but what we actually encountered was almost like a Bourne novel, completely astonishing. A world full of espionage, intelligence, dictatorship, and..." This story in some ways represents the American exception and shows how Americans see themselves compared to other parts of the world.
He continues, "Without wanting to put this in a grotesque way, but through Austin's story, we also learn a lot about the 14 years of civil war in Syria. We really go inside the regime's apparatus regarding disappearances and torture."
A Story of History and Politics
Baker's new podcast delves into the depths of Austin Tice's story and analyzes its historical and political dimensions. As the second episode begins, Bashar al-Assad's regime becomes a thing of the past, and we go inside these facilities where disappearances and torture are carried out systematically.
This podcast not only seeks to uncover the truth about Austin Tice but also examines the methods of dictatorship and systemic disappearances in Syrian history. Each episode of this podcast is, in fact, a journey into a dark and complex world that few dare to enter.
