Uncovering the American mother caught up in Syria

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Uncovering the American mother caught up in Syria
Over to You
Apr 17, 2021

I'm Not a Monster is the story of an American mother living in the heart of the Isis caliphate. We hear your thoughts and talk to the podcast's host. Plus a listener to The Fifth Floor asks why some interviews seem to come to an abrupt end.

Presenter Rajan Datar Producer Howard Shannon

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Uncovering the American mother caught up in Syria

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