In 2012, Austin Tice, an American Marine turned freelance journalist, disappeared in Syria. If alive, he would be recognized as the second longest-held journalist in the world. Josh Baker, a journalist and creator of the popular podcast "I'm Not a Monster," investigates this case and says: "We thought we were searching for a missing person, but what we found was more like a Bourne novel, absolutely extraordinary. A world of espionage, agents, and dictatorship."
A Journey into the Syrian War
This story also depicts the exceptionalism of Americans; how the United States sees itself in comparison to other countries. Baker carefully states: "I don't say this in a trivial way, but through Austin's story, we also learn a lesson about the last 14 years of the Syrian civil war. We really delve into the complexities of the regime regarding disappearances and torture."
Entering the Dark World
In the second season of this podcast, with Bashar al-Assad's exit, we enter the ominous facilities. Josh Baker and his team are in search of a truth that they find within an exciting and terrifying story. This effort is not only to find Austin but also to unveil the hidden aspects of war and dictatorship. Here, everything is portrayed in a deeply moving and shocking way that compels the audience to think.
