4) It’s not about Adnan Syed. He hasn’t been forgotten — his case is being re-examined and a book about him is due out next September by Rabia Chaudry, who told Koenig about the case.
But the clinky piano theme song is the same, and Koenig is on great form - hearing her voice again is like being reunited with an old friend. 5) This time we’re focused on Bowe Bergdahl, 29, a former prisoner-of-war from Idaho. There are parallels between him and Syed and not just that they both enjoy eating spicy sauce. Like Syed, Bergdahl’s life has been changed by a decision he made as a young man. In 2009 he left his army base in Afghanistan and was captured by the Taliban, who held him for five years.
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It’s all very Homeland. 6) Prepare to discuss whether Bergdahl is a hero or a deserter.
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There have been claims that six US soldiers died in Afghanistan because of his actions, and the first episode opens with Donald Trump saying: “In the old days deserters were shot.” 7) As we listen, his fate is being decided in real time. Bergdahl returned to duty in Texas while the military conducted an investigation into his case.
In March 2015 he was charged with desertion with intent to shirk important or hazardous duty and one count of misbehaviour before the army, which could result in a life sentence. He is waiting to find out whether he will have a hearing in a military court. He has never spoken to the press. Serial is hosted by journalist Sarah Koenig.