In a world where causes and sincerity are increasingly valued, we are very quick to label those who come to stand against as "traitors". Despite our language of simple dichotomies, between heroes and traitors, loyalty and betrayal, these ideas are more complex than they might appear. Can the individual offer their loyalty to more than one cause? Does the concept of loyalty allow for natural and inevitable human growth and change? This week we welcome Gabe Brison-Trezise to discuss some of these nuances and to explore their implications in our lives and the decisions we make.

Further Reading:

Rolling Stone, "Bowe Bergdahl: America's Last Prisoner of War"

The Washington Post, "How Bowe Bergdahl sounds a lot like other rank-and-file soldiers in the latest ‘Serial’ episode"

Newsweek, "What the Army Doesn't Want You to Know About Bowe Bergdahl"

CNN, "Bowe Bergdahl faces court-martial and possible life imprisonment"