In 2012, Austin Tice, a freelance journalist and former U.S. Marine, disappeared in Syria. If he is still alive, he would be recognized as the second-longest-held journalist in the world. Josh Baker, the journalist behind the popular podcast "I Am Not a Monster," is now on an extraordinary investigation to uncover the mystery of Tice's disappearance.
A Journey into the Hidden World
Baker tells us about this project: "We thought we were searching for a missing person, but what we discovered was more like a spy novel, absolutely extraordinary. We entered the world of espionage, diplomacy, and dictatorship." This story is in a way an exceptional narrative of America and how it views the world.
Baker continues: "Without wanting to put this in a trivial way, through Austin's story, we learn a lot about the 14-year history of the civil war in Syria. We delve into the complexities of disappearance and torture under the Syrian regime."
Step by Step Towards the Truth
With the start of the second episode of this podcast, Bashar al-Assad is gone, and we go inside these facilities. Baker says: "This story is not only about Austin but also about the developments that have taken place in this country and its human dimensions."
This podcast allows us not only to explore the story of a missing journalist but also to gain a deeper understanding of the current situation in Syria and its implications for the global community. Baker is in search of more answers on this journey, and we join him on this quest.
