Accept The Call -
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Yusuf Abdurahman, who left Somalia as a refugee 25 years ago, has his worst fear realized when his son is arrested in an FBI counterterrorism sting. Follow Yusuf as he strives to understand why his child would leave America and attempt to join ISIS.

Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 2106

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