Ep 464 | The Truth About Adnan Syed, Hae Min Lee and the 'Serial' Podcast

Fearless with Jason Whitlock

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Sports News, Politics, News, Sports

4.8 • 8.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2023

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

The first season of the "Serial" podcast documented the murder of Hae Min Lee and the battle for freedom of her convicted killer, Adnan Syed. Many consider "Serial" as the series that launched the true-crime genre and sparked the podcasting revolution. Produced by the New York Times and hosted by Sarah Koenig, the podcast was briefly successful in having Syed’s murder conviction vacated and was convincing enough that Jason himself donated to the exoneration fund. One reporter has done the job that American media seems to have refused to do, debunking "Serial" and making the case that Adnan Syed is indeed guilty in the death of Lee and was wrongfully exonerated. Andrew Hammel joins Jason to discuss his in-depth reporting, which was praised by the creator of HBO’s “The Wire,” and lays out his case for Syed’s guilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Network Rail.
0:04.0	It's easy to disappear into your own bubble when you're out and about,
0:08.0	whether you're lost in your thoughts or lost in nature.
0:11.0	The last thing on your mind is the danger of trains at level crossings.
0:16.0	Beware the bubble, stay aware, take care and help us keep you safe at level crossings.
0:30.0	Welcome to Fearless with Jason Whitlock.
0:41.0	I am Jason Whitlock here.
0:43.0	Host, happy, happy, Friday.
0:46.0	Oh, it's so awesome. It is Friday.
0:49.0	We are here.
0:50.0	Awesome show playing for you today.
0:52.0	I can't wait for this discussion.
0:55.0	Because I fell all the way down the rabbit hole that we're about to go deeper into.
1:03.0	I don't know any of you remember the True Crime podcast documentary serial.
1:11.0	It debuted in 2014.
1:14.0	It really started. All of this true crime madness that we have going on now.
1:21.0	Well, if you know the story, it's about this kid at Nonsahed who has convicted of murdering his former high school girlfriend.
1:36.0	They were in high school at the time.
1:37.0	I think he was 17. She was 18.
1:39.0	Hey, Men Lee was her name.
1:42.0	Anyway, this podcast was awesome.
1:44.0	Left you on the edge of your seat at maybe 12, 13, 14 episodes.
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