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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...

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

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 ...

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.

"Omar Mateen Told Police He'd Strap Bombs to Hostages, Orlando Mayor Says" is from the June 15, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Frances Robles and Richard Pérez Peña and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"20 Hostages and 6 Gunmen Killed in Bangladesh Attack" is from the July 02, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Julfikar Ali Manik and Geeta Anand and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"10 Indonesian Soldiers Held Hostage in Philippines Are Released" is from the May 01, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Floyd Whaley and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"U.S. Strikes in Libya Kill Two Hostages From Serbia" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Declan Walsh and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.