'It detonated right outside our house': the explosion that started an incredible podcast series
Josh Baker is the journalist behind the BBC’s smash hit I’m Not a Monster. He’s back with his most extraordinary investigation yet – to solve the mystery of Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria 14 years ago
TL;DR
- Austin Tice, a US marine turned freelance correspondent, disappeared in Syria in 2012.
- Josh Baker's podcast "I'm Not a Monster" explores the "industrial complex of disappearance and torture" within Syria's regime.
- Baker's prior journalistic work includes investigations into the Islamic State, focusing on individuals like Sam and Shamima Begum.
- Baker survived a car bomb attack in Mosul in 2015 that resulted in a broken back.
- Baker received numerous leaks from various intelligence sources regarding the Austin Tice case.
- The article touches on American exceptionalism and the challenges of accessing intelligence sources, especially under the Trump administration.
- Baker aims to make listeners care about the plight of victims in complex geopolitical situations, moving beyond matter-of-fact reporting.