An American Mission: Mapping the Way to Making Hostage Policy A Top Priority, Part One

Following the wake of the tragic deaths of the "ISIS Four" during what was a time of increased kidnappings of Americans overseas, the United States Government called for a comprehensive review of hostage policy. In this four-part podcast mini-series, navigate the path to making hostage cases a priority from the perspectives of those who charted it—from victims to former government employees. Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed in these podcasts belong to the host and those of the i...

Following the wake of the tragic deaths of the "ISIS Four" during what was a time of increased kidnappings of Americans overseas, the United States Government called for a comprehensive review of hostage policy. In this four-part podcast mini-series, navigate the path to making hostage cases a priority from the perspectives of those who charted it—from victims to former government employees. Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed in these podcasts belong to the host and those of the interviewees and not that of the U.S. Department of State, The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI.