The Line
Apple TV+ / Jigsaw Productions
In 2018, a group of Navy SEALs broke ranks and accused their chief, Eddie Gallagher, of murder—sucking them all into the biggest war crimes trial in a generation. Did a Navy SEAL cross the line in Iraq? Dan Taberski (“Running from COPS”) takes you inside that courtroom for the first time, peeling back the curtain on how America wages its wars now and revealing the story that the media covering the trial blew right past. Through intimate conversations with over 50 special operators, the series explores just how blurred the line between right and wrong has become in the forever wars—and what that’s doing to the hearts and minds of those we send to fight them.New Episodes on Tuesdays. An Apple Original podcast produced by Jigsaw Productions. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.
Episodes
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Nov 19, 2021 • 6min
Postscript
Six months after The Line was released, Dan addresses the fallout from Eddie Gallagher’s narrative shift in the season finale—and introduces the new Apple Original docuseries about the Gallagher case, also titled The Line, available on Apple TV+. http://apple.co/TheLine_AppleTV
May 4, 2021 • 51min
The Hardest Thing
In this riveting conversation, Eddie Gallagher, a former Navy SEAL chief embroiled in a controversial courtroom case, recounts the shocking moments leading to his trial. Dr. Bill Nash, a former Navy psychiatrist, delves into the concept of moral injury and its psychological toll on service members. They discuss the courtroom bombshell testimony that shifted the case dynamics and examine how two decades of warfare have impacted special operators. Together, they reflect on the hidden injuries of combat and the complexity of accountability in military operations.
Apr 27, 2021 • 40min
No One Confesses On the Stand
The intense war crimes trial centers on whether Eddie Gallagher killed a prisoner, with a shocking twist that changes everything. The examination of trophy photos raises questions about combat culture and moral judgment. Testimonies from soldiers reveal uncertainties while a surprising confession flips the narrative, leaving jurors to reconsider the case. The courtroom drama highlights the stark differences between real trials and TV portrayals, all leading to a suspenseful climax ripe with unresolved questions.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 36min
You Can't Unring the Bell
Dylan DeLay, a former Navy SEAL sniper, shares harrowing eyewitness accounts from Mosul, including a shocking incident involving Gallagher. Tim Parlatore, the defense attorney, fiercely questions witnesses and suggests a mutiny narrative among disgruntled platoon members. Bill, a former Green Beret, reveals moral dilemmas he faced with an Iraqi interrogator, highlighting the painful concept of moral injury in combat. Together, they explore the blurred lines of ethics and legality in military operations, forcing listeners to confront the weight of impossible decisions.
Apr 13, 2021 • 35min
The Curvy Line
Sean Gallagher, a D.C.-based science advocate and brother of Eddie Gallagher, and Andrea Gallagher, a branding consultant and founder of The Better Business Babe, dive into a gripping discussion about the realities of war and justice. Andrea shares her bold approach to controlling the narrative during her husband's war crimes allegations. They explore the concept of the 'curvy line' in combat ethics, the internal conflicts within the SEALs community, and how political support and strategic branding played pivotal roles in shaping public perception.
Apr 6, 2021 • 38min
A Righteous Thing
Eddie Gallagher, a former Navy SEAL chief renowned for his combat experience, shares gripping insights on the morality of killing in war. He reflects on the intense brotherhood among SEALs, the allure of combat, and the psychological toll of their high-stakes missions. Gallagher candidly discusses his first kill and his perspective on viewing violent acts as righteously combating evil. As he navigates allegations and public scrutiny, he opens up about the challenges of reintegration into civilian life after years of intense military service.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 42min
We Have a Problem
In 2017, during the Battle for Mosul in Iraq, a young ISIS fighter is taken prisoner and brought to the SEALs of Alpha Platoon, SEAL Team 7. The prisoner dies in their custody—and the SEALs from Alpha Platoon accuse their chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes.The accusations are one more scandal in the SEAL community, which is hurting after nearly two decades of war. What is happening to the Navy SEAL?An Apple Original podcast produced by Jigsaw Productions. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.
Apr 6, 2021 • 2min
Introducing "The Line"
Explore the impact of the forever wars on the U.S. Navy SEALs through the lens of the Eddie Gallagher case.Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.
