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How Reddit ruined ‘Serial’—and journalism

How is it that we know everything about Serial from the subreddit, and not from the podcast itself?

On Dec 20, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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‘Serial’ finale points to more questions than answers

Don, Dana, and all the little disappointments.

On Dec 18, 2014 by Nayomi Reghay

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The real problem with Serial is its fans

Serial fans won't get their happy ending, because true crime doesn't have one.

On Dec 17, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Sarah Koenig of ‘Serial’ is Stephen Colbert’s favorite guest ever

"Can you just tell me if, by the end of the series, that girl ever learns to pronounce MailChimp?”

On Dec 11, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Serial’ and Ferguson crowdsourced the hunt for justice—and changed America forever

This is what happens when the media and the justice system collide.

On Dec 2, 2014 by Marisa Kabas

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The one problem with ‘Serial’ no one is talking about

The podcast has been lauded for its complex portrait of a possible murderer. But what about the victim?

On Nov 19, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Brother of murdered ‘Serial’ podcast victim speaks out

In the midst of the Serial backlash, Hae's brother speaks out on the show that's broadcast his family's story to millions.

On Nov 18, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Serial’ fans, here’s how to get your between-episode fix

How to quell the madness?

On Nov 14, 2014 by Nayomi Reghay

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‘Serial’ podcast theories: The wildest conspiracies on the Internet

Who really killed Hae? Is Jay a criminal informant? Is Adnan Syed a psychopath? And how long has Sarah Koenig been involved?

On Nov 4, 2014 by EJ Dickson