Serial Productions
Organization
Serial Productions is an audio production company known for creating highly acclaimed narrative podcasts, including the breakout investigative journalism series Serial and S-Town. Originally launched as a spin-off of the public radio show This American Life, the company was acquired by The New York Times Company in July 2020.
4 episodes featuring Serial Productions
The Daily
Scholars debate the modern power of the Odyssey ahead of Nolan film
As a major Hollywood adaptation looms, the creators shaping how we read ancient myths today reveal how translating and reclaiming these stories keeps their themes of trauma and hospitality alive.
Jul 12, 2026 · 53 min
The Daily
Texas lawyers scramble to stop execution as key evidence is questioned
This case highlights the extreme difficulty of overturning decades-old capital convictions in Texas, even when new evidence suggests the original trial was compromised.
Jun 28, 2026 · 46 min
The Daily
US-Israel alliance faces unprecedented strain over proposed Iran peace deal
The diplomatic friction reveals a fundamental shift in the U.S.-Israel relationship, with long-term consequences for security cooperation in the Middle East.
Jun 24, 2026 · 33 min
The Daily
Incompetence and systemic neglect enabled Jeffrey Epstein jail suicide
The investigation exposes how severe administrative failures in the federal prison system can undermine public trust and fuel lasting conspiracy theories.
Jun 18, 2026 · 45 min