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Recent Guests

Susanna Stanford
A patient turned advocate for better anesthesia practices during cesarean sections
Episode: The Retrievals S02 Episode 3: The Guidelines
David Bogod
Immediate past president of the Obstetric Anesthetist Association
Episode: The Retrievals S02 Episode 3: The Guidelines
Susan Burton
Host of The Retrievals
Serial Productions
Episode: The Retrievals, Season 2 - Trailer
Majid Khan
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee who joined Al-Qaeda; reflects on his experiences and the impact of torture during his imprisonment.
Episode: S04 - Ep. 8: Two Ledgers
Carol Rosenberg
A veteran journalist specializing in Guantánamo reporting, covering the prison since its opening.
The New York Times
Episode: S04 - Ep. 7: The Forever Reporter
Daniel Bernardi
Recently retired Navy commander who served as a public affairs officer.
Episode: S04 - Ep. 7: The Forever Reporter
Mike Bumgarner
De facto warden of Guantánamo during a critical period
U.S. Military
Episode: S04 - Ep. 5: The Big Chicken, Part 1
Ahmed Arashidi
Former detainee at Guantánamo
Episode: S04 - Ep. 5: The Big Chicken, Part 1

Hosts

Daniel Alarcon
Creator, host, writer, and producer; involved in various storytelling projects including The Good Whale.
Alyssa Ship
Producer with a focus on narrative audio and production quality.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 110.2k ratings
  • Huge Disappointment

    I love all of Serial’s podcasts, but this one is terrible. Having worked in the medical and ob/gyn field in research for over 20 years, this one is particularly awful because I understand the substance and subject matter. Aside from that, this podcast drones on and on and the main actors in this drama sound like valley girls of yesteryear, not professionals in the field. Truly disappointed.

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    Catherine571
    Canada7 days ago
  • Meh

    Remember when Serial was good?

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    KneelingAtlas
    United States9 days ago
  • Beware

    They let you listen to a couple of episodes then put the rest behind a subscription fee after you’re hooked. Underhanded. ☹️

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    Jo D38
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Sell outs

    Serial was better before they joined up with NYT

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    joshawotto
    United States16 days ago
  • You have to subscribe to listen anymore 🤬

    Apparently they want to screw over their loyal listens and you have to now subscribe to NYT to now listen to anything. What’s the point of that? I’ve have listen since the beginning and I’m not doing it anymore. You could’ve made it like you had done in the past and made it so that you subscribe to listen ad free or listen to ads. So I’m done and I refuse to listen to any of their shows no matter how good they are.

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Critics highlight concerns over sensationalism and the ethical implications of the stories covered, particularly in true crime contexts.
There is notable frustration regarding recent shifts toward subscription models and paywalls, with many expressing dissatisfaction.

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The Retrievals S02 Episode 2: The Speech
Q: Why would a patient be in severe pain during a C-section?
There are various reasons including failure of the epidural or spinal block, and communication issues between the doctor and patient regarding pain.
The Good Whale - Ep. 3
Q: Was there a moment where you were like, oh, this is too much. I can't do this?
Yeah, it kind of kept building over time as he recognized the emotional pain involved in capturing orcas.
S04 - Ep. 5: The Big Chicken, Part 1
Q: How did the hunger strikes influence your management approach?
The hunger strikes prompted Bumgarner to reevaluate his methods and implement stricter control measures, ultimately leading to the use of force-feeding when negotiations failed.
S04 - Ep. 5: The Big Chicken, Part 1
Q: What were the initial strategies you used to manage Guantánamo?
Bumgarner aimed to foster compliance by reforming privileges for detainees based on their behavior while initiating dialogue with them to understand their needs.
S04 - Ep. 6: Part 2, Asymmetry
Q: How did the military personnel react to the suicides?
The military attributed the suicides to a manipulation tactic by the detainees against the U.S. government.

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