Deborah Theis
Person
A person identified in the episode as Deborah, likely a family member or spokesperson connected to the Austin Tice case. Public biographical information about her is limited in the excerpt.
3 episodes featuring Deborah Theis
Up First from NPR
Regime collapse opens a perilous search for Austin Tice
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government may create the first real chance in years to investigate claims that Austin Tice survived in detention.
Sep 20, 2026 · 33 min
Up First from NPR
Clancy mistrial exposes the stakes of postpartum psychosis
The deadlocked case tests how courts and society understand criminal responsibility, postpartum mental illness, and the care available to new mothers.
Sep 13, 2026 · 32 min
Up First from NPR
Military shake-up tests wartime readiness
The episode connects senior military departures, Venezuelan oil diplomacy, and a contested mental-health defense to questions of institutional stability and accountability.
Sep 3, 2026 · 16 min