American Jihadi

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American Jihadi is the incredible story of a complicated relationship between journalist Christof Putzel and Omar Hammami, the American-born Christian who became one of the FBI’s most wanted Islamic extremists. Follow the evolution of their risky relationship, dodging government surveillance to conf…

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    • Nov 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Introducing Dark Woods: Dropping 11/8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 3:37


    From Legendary Producer Dick Wolf and Wolf Entertainment comes a new fiction series starring Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep). When the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods, two estranged ex-spouses, game warden Mark Ellis (Stoll) and city councilwoman (Raymund), must put their differences aside to learn the terrifying truth about what is happening in their state park. Executive Produced by Elliot Wolf (Hunted), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and written by David Pergolini. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Epilogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 16:48


    Al-Shabaab carries out an unprecedented attack on a shopping mall in Kenya. Omar's family struggles to find solace and meaning after his death. ADs: DoorDash: $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code JIHADI SimpliSafe:SimpliSafe.com/AJ for free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial

    The Chase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 18:59


    As Godane consolidates his power in Al-Shabaab, Omar flees to the forest. ADs: BetterHelp.com/AMERICAN 10% off first month NativeDeodorant.com with promo code AJ for 20% off first purchase

    Abu M American

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 19:56


    As Christof's access to Omar slips away, the circle of people tracking him expands. ADs: Download DoorDash and use code AMERICAN for $5 off $15

    The Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 25:39


    Omar has disappeared, leaving behind a haunting audio recording. ADs: Download DoorDash and use code AMERICAN for $5 off $15 BetterHelp.com/american for 10% off first month SimpliSafe.com/aj for free shipping and 60-day money-back guarantee

    The Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 21:37


    Secrets about Omar come to light. And his conflict with Al-Shabaab takes a turn for the worse. ADs: EthosLife.com/American to get a personal quote BoxOfAwesome.com 20% off first box w/ promo code: AJ

    Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 29:52


    Christof searches for answers in Alabama to uncover Omar's path to Al-Shabaab. EthosLife.com/American to get a personal quote Download DoorDash and enter code AMERICAN for $5 off $15 Upstart.com/American to check your rate

    The Exclusive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 24:37


    Christof learns more about Omar's life in Al-Shabaab and has to decide how far he will go to get the story. ADs: BoxOfAwesome.com 20% off first box w/ promo code: AJ Blinkist.com/AMERICAN for free 7-day trial + 25% off a new subscription NativeDeodorant.com 20% off first purchase w/ promo code: AJ

    The Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 24:15


    Journalist Christof Putzel gets a mysterious message from a source he believes is already dead. ADs: Download the DoorDash app and get $5 off $15 w/ promo code AMERICAN. EthosLife.com/AMERICAN for a personal quote. Upstart.com/AMERICAN to check your rate. BoxofAwesome.com 20% off w/ promo code AJ.

    Introducing American Jihadi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 2:09


    How does an American become one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists? Journalist Christof Putzel investigates the true story of Omar Hammami, the Alabama-born terrorist who joined Al-Shabaab in Somalia, in this serialized audio documentary podcast premiering December 2nd. 

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