
Seeking to separate fact from fiction, the multi award-winning series returns to investigate the divisive story of Shamima Begum.
When three London school girls went missing in 2015, they generated global headlines and the media storm that ensued continues to this day. Back then, investigative journalist Josh Baker was filming at a mosque in the girls' neighbourhood as their families came to seek ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Nine years to the day since Shamima Begum entered ISIS controlled Syria, she’ll find out whether she’s any closer to coming back to Britain. Josh is at the Royal Courts of Justice in central London to hear whether Begum’s lawyers have succeeded in ar... more
Josh answers your questions about Shamima Begum and the making of the multi-award winning series. Recorded in front of an audience at the BBC’s Radio Theatre in London, Naga Munchetty puts your questions to Josh including: what is it about this story... more
What do you want to know about The Shamima Begum Story and the making of the podcast? Join us on Tuesday the 12th of September in London, as Josh answers your questions about the series, share more about how it was made and some extra things we’ve le... more
What happened to the girl Shamima Begum says convinced her to join the Islamic State group?
Less than 24 hours before this episode was published ,we got the answer.
Reporter: Josh Baker Written and produced by: Josh Baker, Sara Obeidat and Joe Ken... more
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Incredible journalism and storytelling
I’ve listened to these series a few times now, and every time I am struck by the incredibly high quality journalism in phenomenally difficult circumstances. Bravo to all involved.
The podcast is captivating. But, the host goes out of his way to not believe Sam. Of course, she lied on some things. But, the host Josh always second guesses her, even when a lot of things she said checked out.. He lacks basic understanding that someone can be in an abusive relationship even if they had happy moments. He probably has some internal biases he needs to check
Great listen and in-depth
solid journalistic story for both cases.
I like the second season a lot more because it deals with the psyche of brainwashing on a deeper level. religion and ego is such a good recipe for disaster.
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