In 2009, U.S. Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl vanished from his post in Afghanistan, setting off a massive military operation to locate him. As it became clear he had been captured by the Taliban, the question of his value—both strategically and morally—became a point of intense debate. This episode explores the complex and often conflicting perspectives surrounding Bergdahl’s disappearance, the challenges faced by the military in locating him, and the broader implications of prioritizing one soldier’s rescue over larger operational goals.