Narrative Doubt in Serial and Othello

Sarah Koenig – Journalist and host of Serial. She is curious, self-aware, and transparent

about her doubts and limitations. Adnan Syed – A 17-year-old convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend.

He claims innocence and wants the narrative reconsidered. Hae Min Lee – Adnan’s ex-girlfriend and

the victim; ambitious, independent, and caught between cultures. Jay Wilds – The

state’s key witness; his inconsistent testimony creates doubt and controversy. Podcasting & Journalism

Podcasting allows journalism to be: Intimate – Koenig’s voice creates trust and emotional connection.

Nonlinear – Listeners hear uncertainty in real time. Participatory – The audience becomes

part of the investigation. However, it challenges journalism by: Blurring objectivity