In 2012, Austin Tice, a Marine who had become a freelance journalist, disappeared in Syria. If he is still alive, he will be recognized as the second longest-held journalist in the world. Josh Baker, a creative and determined journalist, delves into this case with his new podcast titled 'I Am Not a Monster.'
A Podcast Beyond Disappearance
Baker states in this podcast: 'We thought we were searching for a missing person, but what we encountered resembled a Bourne novel; a world of espionage, kidnapping, and dictatorship.' This story not only addresses the search for Austin Tice but also examines the American approach to global issues and how they impact developments in Syria.
Syria and Years of Civil War
Baker carefully details Austin's life and the effects of the Syrian civil war on him. He says: 'Through Austin's story, we learn a lot about the last 14 years of the Syrian civil war. We delve into the depths of the regime and its systems of disappearance and torture.' As the second episode of the podcast begins, we enter a darker world where Bashar al-Assad is no longer in power, and horrifying stories from prisons and torture chambers are recounted.
This podcast is not only a search for truth but also a journey into the dark world of politics and war that reminds us how humans become victims in the face of great powers.
