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Congressional Investigation of Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
39:08 - 44:59 (05:50)
A congressional investigation revealed that there were concerns about the security of prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, with a Defense Department official stating that they were worried about a possible attack by one of the inmates.
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In this transcript, we hear about the efforts of the US government in rescuing an American citizen held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
39:08 - 41:22 (02:13)
Summary
In this transcript, we hear about the efforts of the US government in rescuing an American citizen held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
ChapterCongressional Investigation of Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
EpisodeSerial S02 - Ep. 9: Trade Secrets
PodcastSerial
In May 2014, the US exchanged five Taliban prisoners for Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl.
41:22 - 42:32 (01:10)
Summary
In May 2014, the US exchanged five Taliban prisoners for Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. This trade sparked controversy, and Sarah Koenig re-examines the events leading up to the exchange.
ChapterCongressional Investigation of Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
EpisodeSerial S02 - Ep. 9: Trade Secrets
PodcastSerial
The Taliban detainees that were sent to Guantanamo were in communal confinement, following the rules and not causing any trouble.
42:32 - 44:59 (02:26)
Summary
The Taliban detainees that were sent to Guantanamo were in communal confinement, following the rules and not causing any trouble. The prisoners had no intelligence value and were like POWs.