Austin Tice: A Search for Answers

Where is Austin Tice?

Austin Tice, an American journalist, disappeared in Syria 14 years ago. A secret lead now suggests he might still be alive.

NPR’s documentary podcast Embedded partners with BBC Radio 4 in a nine-episode series to follow reporter Josh Baker. Baker travels through a changing country in an effort to uncover the truth about Tice’s fate.

The unfolding story takes a dramatic turn in Episode 5, where a video surfaces online with the title: “Austin Tice Still Alive.” It depicts Austin bound, blindfolded, and visibly terrified, encircled by armed men. The investigation conducted by Josh and Sara brings new details to light, pointing to involvement by Syria’s most powerful figure.

Austin Tice’s case stands as unique, warranting extensive probing. His situation remains a mystery, and the series endeavors to shed light on the entangled circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

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The podcast is produced by Monika Evstatieva, Simon Maybin, and Lucy Burns. It undergoes editing by Katie Simon, Robert Little, and Clare Fordham with fact-checking conducted by Nicolette Khan and Mary Glendinning. Mastering is executed by Tom Brignell.