Serial

On the move with Bergdahl, the Taliban slip past the U.S. Army’s massive effort to find him. During those days and weeks, each side is asking, what is Bergdahl worth to us? Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleTo 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 

In the middle of the night, Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl grabs a notebook, snacks, water, some cash. Then he quietly slips off a remote U.S. Army outpost in eastern Afghanistan and into the dark, open desert. About 20 minutes later, it occurs to him: he’s in over his head.  Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleTo 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 

Adnan Syed, the central figure in a high-profile murder case, reflects on his tumultuous teenage romance with Hae Min Lee. Their passionate yet secretive relationship faced cultural pressures, leading to a heartbreaking breakup. Adnan discusses how different interpretations of his emotional state post-split—from tragic to potentially violent—have colored perceptions of him. The conversation delves into the complex aftermath of young love and the web of misunderstandings that followed Hae's mysterious disappearance, raising poignant questions about truth and memory.

In 1999 Baltimore, the mysterious disappearance of high school senior Hae Min Lee leads to a gripping murder investigation. Adnan Syed, her ex-boyfriend, finds himself accused despite claiming innocence. The struggle of memory plays a vital role, as Alibi witnesses like Asia hold critical pieces of truth that could alter the case. As suspicion weaves through the narrative, themes of identity and societal expectations emerge, revealing a complex tapestry of human experience mixed with the relentless pursuit of truth.