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America maintains a sacred promise to its citizens: Never leave an American behind. Each year, over 200 Americans are wrongfully detained or held hostage across the globe. Leading the charge to bring them home is the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA)—a mission that requires strategy, resolve, and the unique capability to negotiate with America’s adversaries.

Ambassador Roger Carstens served as the SPEHA from 2020 to 2025. A West Point graduate, former Army Ranger, and Green Beret, Roger led the successful recovery of nearly 70 Americans during his tenure—including high-profile cases like WNBA star Brittney Griner and Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich.

In this episode, Roger sits down with host Fran Racioppi from the McCain Institute in Washington, D.C., to unpack the complex role of the SPEHA, the motivations behind hostage-taking by foreign states and non-state actors, and the hidden diplomatic machinery behind high-stakes recoveries.

They break down the difference between hostage situations and wrongful detentions, the tools the U.S. uses to respond, and why “bringing Americans home” is more than just a tagline—it’s a national imperative. Roger also explains why it takes a Warrior Diplomat to navigate this space, the power of persistence, and the personal toll these missions take on families.

The conversation also highlights Hostage US, a nonprofit that supports victims and their families through the trauma of captivity and the reintegration process after return. It’s a reminder that behind every headline is a family in crisis—and a network working relentlessly behind the scenes.

About the Guest:
Ambassador Roger Carstens is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Officer and the longest-serving Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. His tenure from 2020 to 2025 included the successful repatriation of nearly 70 Americans. He is a champion of international human rights, hostage recovery, and the dignity of every American held abroad.

We Cover:
-The role of the Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs
-How America negotiates with terrorists
-Finding a post-Special Forces mission

Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Welcome to the McCain Institute
05:09 What is the SPEHA?
08:54 Terrorists vs nation states
13:18 Deciding which cases
22:38 Negotiating with terrorists
26:03 Drawing the line
28:57 No negotiation approach
36:40 Family impact
43:38 Why Serve In The Army
52:35 Challenges In Transition
1:01:48 Hostage US Impact
1:05:38 Future of hostage security

Watch, listen or read our conversation. Special thanks to the McCain Institute for hosting us and sharing their mission to defend and enhance human rights across the globe.

The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.

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