43 Days to Freedom - Day 2

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43 Days to Freedom - Day 2

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Apr 11, 2024

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At 6:54pm I call Bill through WhatsApp. He gives me the number of someone he trusts in Haiti and tells me “He’s going to help you”. I try to get him to elaborate. Who is this guy? Is he a gang leader? Is he a negotiator? Bill won’t elaborate.

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Apr 11, 2024

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Titles in the series (23)

STIMPACK is a Haiti focused think tank and interventional NGO. We look for points of leverage to help Haitians lift their entire country out of extreme poverty. This podcast discusses those points.

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The first priority for development in Haiti: [Update: This article was initially published January of 2023. Since then security in Haiti has descended to a point that makes all areas of development extremely difficult. This fact makes security the priority for development in Haiti. The points... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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United We Prosper: The Case for U.S. Engagement in Haiti: Haiti's Development: A Strategic Imperative for the U.S. In the complex realities of global interactions, the situation in Haiti stands as a stark reminder of how distant crises can impact American interests directly and profoundly. This narrative... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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Stepping off the scale in Haiti —for a time.: Recent (post assassination) foreign policy statements from U.S. Officials have been widely condemned. Some demanding greater involvement in solving Haiti’s many issues and some demanding the opposite. I am here to both defend the wisdom of recent... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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Applied to Haiti: The Prosperity Paradox: There have been many books on development written and cited by academics from around the world. We will try to focus on those listed within the syllabi of respected universities. It is important for the reader to understand that StimPack is new in its... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 3: The downside of that arrogance (amongst many other things) is that I can become a DIY guy when I aught not. It had not even occurred to me on Day 3, that Mary might be putting together a team of highly qualified experts who were preparing to lead my... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day Minus 1 - Food Distribution: As we went to each location, I expected to see the desperate and dying like I had seen on previous visits to Jacmel. However, it became clear by the afternoon that in the few months that had passed since my previous visit to Jacmel that food security... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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StimPack - 43 Days to Freedom - Prologue: I was kidnapped in Haiti on April 12th, 2023, and held for 43 days. I was beaten, terrorized and tortured. I escaped for about 8 hours but only made it about a mile before I was recaptured by a neighboring gang and returned to my cell. It was... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day Minus 2, Through No Mans Land: Within minutes I am taken aback by the destruction that has taken place since my previous trip through this city just 2.5 years earlier. Most businesses along the road are gone. The homes in sight are empty. by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 1: The soldier reached over to my side of the truck and grabbed my hat and covered my eyes with it and pushed my head down in an effort to keep me from seeing where we were going. I was able to turn my head to the right enough to look out the window and... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 4: Not long after I finish my call and Kervins finishes translating, seven or eight kidnappers storm in the room and tell Stephanie and I to lay face down on two separate mattresses. Bad Cop is there. I don’t quite understand what he wants me to do. I... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 2: At 6:54pm I call Bill through WhatsApp. He gives me the number of someone he trusts in Haiti and tells me “He’s going to help you”. I try to get him to elaborate. Who is this guy? Is he a gang leader? Is he a negotiator? Bill won’t elaborate. by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Days 9-11: Daily life in captivity, Introduction to the guards, Gunny agrees to delevery ransom money by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Days 7 & 8: Escape concepts. Confusion. Cash. by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Days 5&6: Miscommunication abounds. Phone call with Mary by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Days 30-43!: Summary In this part of the conversation, Jeff Frazier shares his experience in captivity and the challenges he faced. He talks about the excitement of DJ getting close to being released and the constant harassment from the kidnappers. Jeff discusses... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Days 12-15: Jeff submits, keeping your mind right, escape planning continues. by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Stephanie Interview: Summary Stephanie Dufort shares her experience of being kidnapped in Haiti and the harrowing moments she went through. She discusses how she was targeted because of the color of her skin and considered a rich person. Stephanie talks about the... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 28: SummaryDay 28 of the Stimpak podcast continues the story of Jeff Frazier's kidnapping. Negotiations are ongoing, and Chef Rasta is now involved. Jeff's team has an agreement with the kidnappers, but the amount of money is not enough for them. Jeff and... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Days 16-27: Big Frazier news, Vigilante justice movements, Chef Jeff is 'fired', Billy is 'hired', Escape plans mature. by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Mary Interview: Summary In this conversation, Mary Frazier joins the podcast to discuss the events leading up to her release from captivity in Haiti. They discuss the challenges of negotiating with the gang, the emotional roller coaster of day 28, and the efforts to... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 29: Summary In this episode, Jeff recounts his experiences on day 29 of captivity. He describes being recaptured after an escape attempt and being placed in a new cell. Jeff reflects on the guards' reactions and the fear they displayed. He then shares... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Bonus - Austin Interview: Jeff Frazier interviews Austin Holmes, who played a crucial role in negotiating and securing Jeff's release from kidnapping in Haiti. Austin is described as having the skill set and integrity needed for the job. The conversation covers their initial... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Season Finale - Reunion & Recovery: Summary In the finale episode of the Stimpak podcast, Mary and Jeff Frazier discuss their homecoming and the emotional experiences they had during that time. They talk about their journey to the airport, the reunion at the car, and their first moments... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 4: Not long after I finish my call and Kervins finishes translating, seven or eight kidnappers storm in the room and tell Stephanie and I to lay face down on two separate mattresses. Bad Cop is there. I don’t quite understand what he wants me to do. I... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 3: The downside of that arrogance (amongst many other things) is that I can become a DIY guy when I aught not. It had not even occurred to me on Day 3, that Mary might be putting together a team of highly qualified experts who were preparing to lead my... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 1: The soldier reached over to my side of the truck and grabbed my hat and covered my eyes with it and pushed my head down in an effort to keep me from seeing where we were going. I was able to turn my head to the right enough to look out the window and... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day Minus 1 - Food Distribution: As we went to each location, I expected to see the desperate and dying like I had seen on previous visits to Jacmel. However, it became clear by the afternoon that in the few months that had passed since my previous visit to Jacmel that food security... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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StimPack - 43 Days to Freedom - Prologue: I was kidnapped in Haiti on April 12th, 2023, and held for 43 days. I was beaten, terrorized and tortured. I escaped for about 8 hours but only made it about a mile before I was recaptured by a neighboring gang and returned to my cell. It was... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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Applied to Haiti: The Prosperity Paradox: There have been many books on development written and cited by academics from around the world. We will try to focus on those listed within the syllabi of respected universities. It is important for the reader to understand that StimPack is new in its... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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Stepping off the scale in Haiti —for a time.: Recent (post assassination) foreign policy statements from U.S. Officials have been widely condemned. Some demanding greater involvement in solving Haiti’s many issues and some demanding the opposite. I am here to both defend the wisdom of recent... by The STIMPACK Podcast
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43 Days to Freedom - Day 2

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