The Hostage Question: Time to Talk to the Enemy? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Ed Kassig (L) and Paula Kassig (R) speak to the media about the recent execution of their son Peter Kassig by ISIL forces on Nov. 17, 2014. Peter was held hostage by ISIL for over a year. ( Aaron P. Bernstein / Getty ) Produced by Ellen Frankman Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC