Embedded
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 206 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Josh and Sara track down a witness who says he knows what happened to Austin Tice. He gives them names, places and a version of events that is terrifyingly detailed. He says people are trying to stop the truth from coming out. Josh and Sara test his ... more
Josh and Austin’s mother Debra arrive in Beirut chasing the same man — someone who may hold the key to Austin’s fate. But he is not the only one who knows something, there are others.
As Josh and Sara close in, competing accounts begin to emerge: st... more
When was the last time Austin was seen alive? Josh and Sara find the people who claim to know. Josh meets a man who says he interrogated Austin. Then two more witnesses are found. Each of them helps fill gaps in Austin’s story, and the hidden months ... more
Josh uncovers a hidden world of secret negotiations, backchannels, and high-level talks. And, after years of failed promises, Austin’s mother Debra decides to go to Syria herself - alone. She believes the U.S. government could have done more to get h... more
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The series on Austin Tice is amazing. I have binged it, it's gripping.
Podcast Addict511 days agogambrel- Spectacular Journalism
Honestly, just some of the highest quality investigative journalism combined with amazing storytelling and production make this an absolute Joy. Embedded for Prez
Apple Podcasts5WiseMап
United States11 days ago - Overdone
The Austin Tice podcast is ridiculous as to background noises, and the attempts to make it realistic. They really overdid it. Just listened to first episode, in doubt whether or noy yo continue
Apple Podcasts3EMS Amsterdam
Netherlandsa month ago - Fascinating!
Really thorough research, great story telling, and fascinating events. Well done! You will be hooked after the first episode.
Apple Podcasts5PrarieDogAttentionSpanUnited Statesa month ago - Must Listen
Excellent investigative journalism and engaging story telling
Apple Podcasts5JT in 562United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #12 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #58 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #135 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Narrative-driven investigations focus on underreported social issues, power dynamics, and accountability. Across recent episodes, the spotlight often falls on protest movements, public safety, and complex legal or policy questions, told through on-the-ground reporting, archival footage, and firsthand testimonies. Notable strengths include deep sourcing, multilingual perspectives, and a distinctive blend of investigative journalism with intimate personal narratives, making it valuable for listeners who crave context, nuance, and accountability in current events and institutional practices.
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Embedded launched 11 years ago and published 206 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Embedded include:
1. Debra Tice
2. Ramez Salha
3. Bassam al-Hassan
4. Yasmine Mashan
5. Amina Hulani
6. Fadi Saka
7. George Chawy
8. Danny Mackey
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