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.

Introducing American Jihadi

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 confide in one other—until it all came to an abrupt end. American Jihadi is hosted and Executive Produced by Christof Putzel in partnership with Endeavor Content. Executive Produced by Adam Levine, Josh Gummersall, and Adam Harrison at 222 Productions. To see how we use your data, visit https://www.endeavoraudio.com/privacy-policy.

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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 JIHADISimpliSafe: SimpliSafe.com/AJ for free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial

Epilogue

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The Chase

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

Abu M American

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Introducing American Jihadi

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