Showing results for "Hostage" in Politics & Social Sciences

In a raw and unflinching memoir, Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts the harrowing ordeal of his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th, 2023, the loss of his wife and daughters, and his unyielding resolve to survive. Narrated by award winning actor, Geoffrey...

"Hostages" takes you into the heart of the most striking hostage situations in contemporary history.From Munich ’72 to Tehran ’79, via the Stockholm syndrome, each episode revisits those suspended moments when the entire world held its breath.Who are the captors? What do the hostages endure? What is really happening behind the scenes? Investigation, tension, immersion. True stories, real voices, hard facts — where drama meets history and geopolitics.Through a tense and thoroughly researched narrative, "Hostages" deciphers the psychological mechanisms, the political stakes, the secret ...

Jill Carroll, a freelance reporter for The Christian Science Monitor, was kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents on January 7, 2006.

The modern university still functions, but what it no longer does is govern itself by truth.The Emperor Is a Hostage is a long-form podcast about academia, knowledge, power, and the institutional machinery that keeps inquiry alive while stripping it of authority.Across multiple seasons, the podcast traces the machinery that keeps truth alive but silent: metrics, audit, prestige economies, managerial reform, and the quiet redistribution of risk and sacrifice. It examines why corruption emerges without villains, why competence often exits first, and why stability eventually replaces inquiry as ...

In this gripping blend of reportage, memoir, and analysis, a journalist and daughter of one of the world’s most famous hostages, Terry Anderson, takes an intimate look at her father’s captivity during the Lebanese Hostage Crisis and the ensuing political firestorm on both her family and the...

From coronavirus lockdowns to critical race theory in the classroom, it has become crystal clear that America’s schools aren’t working for America’s students and parents. No one knows this better than Betsy DeVos. Long before she was tapped by President Trump to serve as secretary of...

Virtual Live Conversation with Hostages Families shares the voices and stories of families of hostages and missing persons. In each episode, we bring personal perspectives, updates, and heartfelt conversations that raise awareness and keep their voices heard until every hostage returns home.

A year after his dramatic release by a multinational military raid, Norman Kember revealed his story behind the controversy of his captivity in Baghdad. Written with honesty and emotion, Norman Kember describes in detail his four month ordeal, during which he was imprisoned in a small room and chained to the two Canadian peace activists, James Loney and Harmeet Singh Sooden, and the American Tom Fox, who was later killed by his captors.

Hostage to Nature" is a compelling three-part documentary series that explores harrowing stories of individuals and communities who became unwilling prisoners of natural forces beyond their control. Through intimate narratives and scientific context, the series examines how people adapt, survive, and find resilience when trapped by extreme environmental events with no clear timeline for rescue or escape. Each episode focuses on a different elemental force—fire, water, and earth—showcasing both the terrifying power of nature and the remarkable human capacity for adaptation when normal ...

The Three Hostages is a thrilling blend of espionage and mystery, featuring the resourceful Richard Hannay. When three children from prominent families are kidnapped, Hannay is called upon to unravel a complex web of deception, crime, and danger. Racing against time and facing formidable enemies, he must uncover the truth before it’s too late. Packed with intrigue and action, this novel is a gripping installment in John Buchan’s iconic spy series.

The "Hostage to the Devil" podcast features exclusive interviews and stories about Malachi Martin not found in the film. Produced by Causeway Pictures and Scattered Images with music by Andrew Simon McAllister, it explores Martin’s life, his controversial ideas, and themes of possession and exorcism. Each episode provides unique insights, creating an eerie atmosphere. This series is essential for documentary enthusiasts, challenging views on faith, fear, and the unknown. The film is globally available on platforms like Amazon.

Welcome to our podcast, your go-to source for up-to-the-minute updates on the current conflict in Israel. Join us as we bring you the latest news, insights, and analysis on the situation unfolding in the region. Stay informed about the evolving events, including hostage updates, and gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues at play. Subscribe today to stay connected and stay informed.

The America Held Hostage podcast is a daily news analysis show hosted by Jon Hinton featuring contributors J.J. Knight, Uncle FreightTrain, Pastor Sam Jones, Mario Izzo and more. The headlines are gathered from hard news sources then analyzed from a Declarational, Constitutional, Conservative, Liberty-loving, Christian & Biblical worldview. A Freedom First Podcast Network / SDG Consulting production For more episodes of America Held Hostage & other podcasts hosted on The GK Podcast Network, please visit http://gatekeepersonline.com. Thank you for listening, and please take the time to like & ...

Just about everybody knows the name Rikers Island. A fixture of pop culture and underground prison lore alike, the sprawling East River jail complex has become synonymous with both the horrors of mass incarceration and the structurally-racist class domination at its core. But how did Rikers Island get to be this way?

"Held Hostage in Orlando: Playing Dead in an Effort to Live" is from the June 13, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jack Healy and Marc Santora and narrated by Caroline Miller.

We work to free hostages and the unjustly detained worldwide. Together with their families, we share their stories and let you know how you can help. Host, Daren Nair has been campaigning with many of these families for years and will introduce you to some of the most courageous and resilient people among us, people who have never given up hope, people who will never stop working to reunite their families.

Starting in late 2012, Westerners working in Syria -- journalists and aid workers -- began disappearing without a trace. A year later the world learned they had been taken hostage by the Islamic State. Throughout 2014, all the Europeans came home, first the Spanish, then the French, then an...

"Hostage Standoff at Police Building in Armenia Enters 2nd Day" is from the July 18, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ivan Nechepurenko and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. Investigates Whether Airstrikes Killed Taliban Hostages" is from the June 27, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Rod Nordland and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Afghan Vice President Is Accused of Assaulting Rival and Taking Him Hostage" is from the November 27, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and Fahim Abed and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.