Rumors, Reporters, and Psychopaths: We Discuss the Latest Episode of Serial

Detail from Woodlawn High School yearbook courtesy ofThis American Life
Serial is investigating the 1999 murder of a Baltimore area high school student, and here at Slate we are following the story closely, discussing each new episode as it appears. This week, David Haglund and Katy Waldman are joined by Wesley Morris of Grantland to talk about the meaning of psychopathy, the reporting of rumors, and what people should read, watch, or listen to when Season 1 of Serial ends next week. We are also joined by Mark Phillips, who mixes and composes music for Serial.
This edition of the Serial Spoiler Special is meant to be heard after you’ve listened to Episode 11, “Rumors.” You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and find previous episodes in our archive. You’ll also find them, along with additional writing and commentary about the show, at www.slate.com/serial.