Serial

Julian Barnes, an intelligence reporter at The New York Times, dives deep into the shadowy world of government secrecy and the high-stakes environment of Guantanamo Bay. He reveals the formation and tactics of a Special Projects team aimed at extracting information from detainees like Mohamedou Slahi through unconventional and often brutal interrogation methods. The conversation touches on the psychological manipulation involved, the moral dilemmas faced by operatives, and the profound impacts of trauma on detainees, inviting listeners to ponder the ethics of intelligence operations.

Raul Sanchez, a former Army Specialist and public affairs escort at Guantanamo Bay, shares gripping insights from his time at the infamous prison. He reveals the complex realities of life there, contrasting the vibrant social scene with the grim experiences of detainees. Raul delves into the emotional toll of military operations and the moral struggles faced during force-feeding practices. Personal anecdotes highlight the chaotic dynamics between guards and inmates, emphasizing the humanity often overlooked in this controversial setting.

Dive into the intricate world of Guantanamo Bay, where personal stories reveal the absurdities and harsh realities of an improvised justice system. The podcast delves into the moral dilemmas faced by officials and detainees alike, shedding light on the complexities of post-9/11 detentions. Expect compelling narratives that challenge our understanding of human rights and the legal landscape of this controversial facility. It's a gripping exploration of history told through the voices of those who experienced it firsthand.

Follow young lawyer Wes Clark's frustrating journey in Rutherford County juvenile court as he uncovers a pattern of unlawful detention. He forms a bond with Mark, an experienced juvenile attorney, and fights to end solitary confinement for a 15-year-old client. After filing a federal complaint, Quintarius is released and a deeper scandal is uncovered.

A police officer investigates a video of children fighting, leading to the arrest of 11 kids. The arrests are not smooth. The controversy surrounding the arrests and the emotional impact on the children are explored. The public outrage and the alarming number of kids being jailed in Rutherford County are discussed. The significance of sharing a video is highlighted.

A new show hosted by Maraben Knight explores the arrest of 11 kids for watching a fight, revealing a troubling trend of jailing children in Rutherford County. Brandon shares his experience of being arrested at a young age and the normalization of kids' arrest and detention for minor offenses in Tennessee.

Meet the Nurse, a nurse who experienced her own unseen pain. Explore the nurse's descent into addiction, the impact she had on patients' lives, and her complex confession. Reflect on the emotional impact of hearing patients' stories and the conflicting emotions of punishment and justice.

Patients at a fertility clinic experience excruciating, unexpected pain. A drug-addicted nurse is stealing medication, causing the pain. Multiple patients share their frustration with the clinic. The experiences of women in the healthcare system are explored, with a focus on advocating for themselves. A shocking letter reveals the nurse's actions.

The patients in this story came to the Yale Fertility Center to pursue pregnancy. They began their I.V.F. cycles full of expectation and hope. Then a surgical procedure called egg retrieval caused them excruciating pain.Some of the patients screamed out in the procedure room. Others called the clinic from home to report pain in the hours that followed. But most of the staff members who fielded the patients’ reports did not know the real reason for the pain, which was that a nurse at the clinic was stealing fentanyl, and replacing it with saline.From Serial Productions and The New York Times, The Retrievals is a five-part narrative series reported by Susan Burton, a veteran staff member at “This American Life” and author of the memoir “Empty.”Susan details the events that unfolded at the clinic, and examines how the patients’ distinct identities informed the way they made sense of what happened to them in the procedure room. The nurse, too, has her own story, about her own pain, that she tells to the court. And then there is the story of how this all could have happened at the Yale clinic in the first place.Throughout, Burton explores the stories we tell about women’s pain. How do we tolerate, interpret and account for it? What happens when pain is minimized or dismissed?Episode 1 of The Retrievals arrives Thursday, June 29th. Our newest podcast, “The Preventionist” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts.To get full access to this and other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts.To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com 

Kim talks to Shelli’s former roommate, who connects Kim with a man who was at the crime scene and has troubling memories about Fred Lamb and the police. Our newest podcast, “The Preventionist” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts.To get full access to this and other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts.To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com