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That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

English, Investigative journalism, 1 season, 208 episodes, 1 day, 22 hours, 49 minutes
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Each week, comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk break down episodes of Law & Order: SVU, deep dive into the true crimes they're based on, and interview on-screen talent, ranging from big stars to joggers who find the body. These are their stories. Dun dun!
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Goliath w/ Amy Landecker

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Goliath” (Season 6, Episode 23), the Mefloquine-related murders on the Fort Bragg military installation, and interview the phenomenally talented Amy Landecker. SOURCES: CBS News The Washington Post The New York Times Los Angeles Times Vanity Fair ABC News People NBC News Rolling Stone WRAL Newsweek Army Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Locator Next week’s episode will be “The Presence of Absence” (Season 24, Episode 16).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20242 hours, 19 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ritual

Today, Liza and Kara cover the episode “Ritual” (Season 5, Episode 14) and discuss the horrific real-life murder of the unidentified male child “Adam.” SOURCES: BBC 1 BBC 2 BBC 3 Wikipedia - Adam (murder victim) National Library of Medicine Los Angeles Times The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Nomi Network Next week’s episode will be “Goliath” (Season 6, Episode 23).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20241 hour, 46 minutes, 26 seconds
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Blinded w/ Arye Gross

This week, Liza and Kara recap the episode “Blinded” (Season 9, Episode 7), discuss the crimes of serial killer Charles Ray Hatcher, and interview the prolific Arye Gross. SOURCES: NBC News Murderpedia Wikipedia - Riggins v. Nevada Wikipedia - Ford v. Wainwright Wikipedia - Charles Ray Hatcher The New York Times Radford University Duke Law WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Severe Mental Illness Initiative Next week’s episode will be “Ritual” (Season 5, Episode 14).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20241 hour, 57 minutes, 37 seconds
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P.C. w/ Kathy Griffin

For their incredible 200th episode, Kara and Liza break down “P.C.” (Season 11, Episode 13), discuss the Lesbian Avengers feminist organization, and interview the iconic Kathy Griffin. SOURCES: Medium KSBY News San Luis Obispo Tribune 1 San Luis Obispo Tribune 2 Noozhawk California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) lesbianavengers.com Wikipedia - Lesbian Avengers WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire, Too - Documentary Next week’s episode will be “Blinded” (Season 9, Episode 7).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20242 hours, 22 minutes, 14 seconds
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Contact w/ Nicole Sullivan

This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Contact” (Season 1, Episode 19), the horrific subway crimes of James Smith in Brooklyn, and interview the legendary Nicole Sullivan. SOURCES: The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 New York Daily News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: What Is Street Harassment? - RAINN Next week’s episode will be “P.C.” (Season 11, Episode 13).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20242 hours, 14 minutes, 8 seconds
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Monogamy

Today, Kara and Liza cover the episode “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11) and discuss the horrific Richard Greist case. SOURCES: The Philadelphia Inquirer 1  The Philadelphia Inquirer 2 The Philadelphia Inquirer 3 The Philadelphia Inquirer 4 The Philadelphia Inquirer 5 ifunny.co Daily Local News 1 Daily Local News 2 The Times Herald findagrave.com The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Partnership for Women & Families Next week’s episode will be “Contact” (Season 1, Episode 19).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20241 hour, 41 minutes, 13 seconds
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Mama w/ Kathleen McNenny

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Mama” (Season 19, Episode 22), discuss the crimes of former nursing home aide Luis Gomez, and interview the wonderful Kathleen McNenny. SOURCES: Sacramento Bee 1 Sacramento Bee 2 CNN 1 CNN 2 CNN 3 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Elder Voice Advocates Next week’s episode will be “Monogamy” (Season 3, Episode 11).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20241 hour, 55 minutes, 51 seconds
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Dearly Beloved

Kara and Liza break down “Dearly Beloved” (Season 20, Episode 19) and discuss the therapist-marrying murderer Susan Polk. SOURCES: KRQE New Mexico The New York Times The Cut WKMG Orlando The Palm Beach Post Oxygen The Mercury News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Are You Being Gaslighted? - Psychology Today Next week’s episode will be “Mama” (Season 19, Episode 22).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20241 hour, 43 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ridicule w/ Diane Neal

This week, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Ridicule” (Season 3, Episode 10), the case of the "Manacled Mormon," and they are once again joined by the electric Diane Neal. SOURCES: The Guardian Wikipedia - Manacled Mormon case NBC Los Angeles The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Tabloid - A film by Errol Morris Next week’s episode will be “Dearly Beloved” (Season 20, Episode 19).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20242 hours, 2 minutes, 56 seconds
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Shattered w/ Tamara Tunie

Today, Kara and Liza cover the episode “Shattered” (Season 11, Episode 24), discuss the upsetting crimes of Alice Crimmins, and interview the magnificent Tamara Tunie. SOURCES: ABC News CBS News Omaha News Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan 1 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan 2 Bozeman Daily Chronicle KHGI Nebraska TV NYC Department of Records & Information Services The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Times 5 The New York Times 6 The New York Times 7 The New York Times 8 The New York Times 9 The New York Times 10 The New York Times 11 The New York Times 12 The New York Times 13 The New York Times 14 The New York Times 15 The New York Times 16 The New York Times 17  The New York Times 18 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center Next week’s episode will be “Ridicule” (Season 3, Episode 10).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20242 hours, 19 minutes, 24 seconds
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Lowdown w/ Michael Beach

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Lowdown” (Season 5, Episode 20), discuss the “Down-low phenomenon” and the death of Frank Vaccaro, and speak to the prolific Michael Beach (Waiting to Exhale, ER). SOURCES: Wikipedia - Down-low (sexual slang) The New York Times National Center for Biotechnology Information The Village Voice Oprah.com The Reckoning Tampa Bay Times Findlaw.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Black Justice Collective Next week’s episode will be “Shattered” (Season 11, Episode 24).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20242 hours, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
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Scheherezade

Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “Scheherezade” (Season 8, Episode 10) and discuss the outrageous crimes of Canadian bank robber Edwin Alonzo Boyd. SOURCES: Media Wales Waterloo Region Record 1 Waterloo Region Record 2 Beach Metro Community News TVO The MarkeTo District Business Improvement Area Barrie Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Hospice Foundation of America Next week’s episode will be “Lowdown” (Season 5, Episode 20).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20241 hour, 35 minutes, 13 seconds
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Parasites

Today, Liza and Kara recap “Parasites” (Season 2, Episode 19) and discuss the bizarre murder case involving sisters Stevie Allman and Sarah Mitchell. SOURCES: CBS News 1 CBS News 2 Wikipedia - Murder of Reyna Marroquín New York Times 1 New York Times 2 Newsday New York Post Sun Sentinel SFGATE Oxygen San Mateo Daily Journal That’s Life! WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Teacher Wishlists on TMU Instagram Next week’s episode will be “Scheherezade” (Season 8, Episode 10). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20241 hour, 59 minutes, 4 seconds
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Fat

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Fat” (Season 7, Episode 20) and the real-life lawsuits against McDonald’s filed by Jazlyn Bradley and others. SOURCES: New York Times 1 New York Times 2 New York Post Mental Floss WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Weight Stigma - World Obesity Federation Next week’s episode will be “Parasites” (Season 2, Episode 19).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20241 hour, 55 minutes, 14 seconds
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Shadow

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Shadow” (Season 11, Episode 12) and the life and times of the infamous Lizzie Borden. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Max Mosley Wikipedia - Lizzie Borden Smithsonian Magazine Rolling Stone Lizzie-Borden.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Lizzie (2018) Next week’s episode will be “Fat” (Season 7, Episode 20).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20242 hours, 10 minutes, 12 seconds
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Retro

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Retro” (Season 10, Episode 5) and discuss AIDS deniers and the Christine Maggiore/ Eliza Jane Scovill case. SOURCES: Los Angeles Times 1 Los Angeles Times 2 Los Angeles Times 3 Los Angeles Times 4 HIVinfo POZ Daily Breeze TIME The Guardian 1 The Guardian 2 China Daily Wikipedia - Hu Wanlin Wikipedia - Paul M. Fleiss Smithsonian The New York Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Shadow” (Season 11, Episode 12).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20241 hour, 56 minutes, 32 seconds
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Amaro's One-Eighty w/ Danny Pino

SOURCES: Wikipedia - Killing of Ramarley Graham The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 DNAinfo.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) Next week’s episode will be “Retro” (Season 5, Episode 10).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20242 hours, 15 minutes, 23 seconds
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Infiltrated w/ Maria Thayer

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Infiltrated” (Season 8, Episode 6), discuss the horrific kidnapping of Natascha Kampusch, and interview the delightful Maria Thayer (Strangers with Candy). SOURCES: A & E Network The Guardian 1 The Guardian 2 Australian Broadcasting Corporation AllThatsInteresting.com MSN.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 3,096 Days in Captivity Next week’s episode will be “Amaro's One-Eighty” (Season 15, Episode 11). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20242 hours, 12 minutes, 6 seconds
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Spring Awakening w/ G.K. Umeh

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Spring Awakening” (Season 15, Episode 24), the murder of Brenda Paz by MS-13 members, and talk with the incredibly talented actor and musician G.K. Umeh. SOURCES: WNBC CNN PeterMercurio.com CBS News NBC News Wikipedia - MS-13 NPR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Our Subway Baby Next week’s episode will be “Infiltrated” (Season 8, Episode 6).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20242 hours, 11 minutes, 38 seconds
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Possessed

Today, Kara and Liza cover “Possessed” (Season 12, Episode 12) and the disturbing life of Alex Cabarga. SOURCES: United Press International 1 United Press International 2 United Press International 3 United Press International 4 United Press International 5 Vallejo Times Herald SFGATE City-data.com Alabama Law - The University of Alabama ​​Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development Los Angeles Times Missouri Law Review  WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Helping Survivors Next week’s episode will be “Spring Awakening” (Season 15, Episode 24).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20241 hour, 46 minutes, 44 seconds
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Fast Times @TheWheelhouse w/ Ainsley Seiger

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Fast Times @TheWheelhouse” (Season 23, Episode 5), discuss the controversies surrounding Logan and Jake Paul, and interview the one and only Ainsley Seiger aka Jet Slootmaekers from Law & Order: Organized Crime. SOURCES: Deadline Wikipedia - The Hype House Vulture 1 Vulture 2 NBC News The New York Times The Washington Post People Business Insider WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Jawline - Documentary Next week’s episode will be “Possessed” (Season 12, Episode 12).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20242 hours, 14 minutes, 35 seconds
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Deception

Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “Deception” (Season 4, Episode 2) and discuss the wild crimes of Virginia Larzelere.  SOURCES: The Daytona Beach News-Journal 1 The Daytona Beach News-Journal 2 Miami New Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: 1in6 Organization Next week’s episode will be “Fast Times @ TheWheelHouse” (Season 23, Episode 5).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20241 hour, 42 minutes, 47 seconds
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Snitch w/ Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Liza and Kara recap “Snitch” (Season 9, Episode 10), revisit the case of the polygamist preacher turned murderer Sean Goff, and interview the prolific Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Hotel Rwanda). SOURCES: WhosARat.com Wikipedia - Stop Snitchin' Wikipedia - Whosarat.com NBC News 1 NBC News 2 Oxygen Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: What is UNICEF doing to stop FGM? Next week’s episode will be “Deception” (Season 4, Episode 2). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20242 hours, 19 minutes, 31 seconds
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Resilience w/ Rachael Bella

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover SVU’s “Resilience” (Season 4, Episode 10), the horrific murders committed by serial killers Fred and Rosemary West, and talk with actor Rachael Bella (The Ring). SOURCES: BBC Wikipedia - Rose West CNN NBC News Record-Courier The Blade Daily Kent Stater MoreLaw Akron Beacon Journal Cleveland Scene WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Zero Abuse Project Next week’s episode will be “Snitch” (Season 9, Episode 10).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20242 hours, 3 minutes, 34 seconds
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Honor w/ Aasif Mandvi

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Honor” (Season 2, Episode 2) and the murder of Tina Isa. Plus, they interview the prolific Aasif Mandvi. SOURCES: Wikipedia - Honor killing Wikipedia - Murder of Tina Isa Amnesty International USA PBS National Center for Biotechnology Information People KTVI Guarding the Secrets The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: World Central Kitchen Next week’s episode will be “Resilience” (Season 4, Episode 10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20242 hours, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
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Girl Dishonored w/ Skyler Day

This week, Liza and Kara recap “Girl Dishonored” (Season 14, Episode 20), discuss a variety of college fraternity-related crimes, and interview the multi-talented musician and actor Skyler Day (Parenthood). SOURCES: Wikipedia - Clery Act Wikipedia - Murder of Laura Dickinson Wikipedia - Death of Lizzy Seeberg The Arizona Republic The Amherst Student ABC News National Catholic Reporter Buzzfeed Gothamist USA Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Know Your IX Next week’s episode will be “Honor” (Season 2, Episode 2). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20242 hours, 30 minutes, 9 seconds
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Twenty-Five Acts

Kara and Liza break down “Twenty-Five Acts” (Season 14, Episode 3) and discuss the David Letterman blackmail scandal.  SOURCES: ABC News 1 ABC News 2 ABC News 3 ABC News 4 ABC News 5 Wikipedia - Stephanie Birkitt CBS News 1 CBS News 2 CNN Vanity Fair The New York Times The Washington Post WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Sexual Boundaries: How to Set Them Next week’s episode will be “Girl Dishonored” (Season 14, Episode 20).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20242 hours, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
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Penetration w/ J.C. MacKenzie

Liza and Kara recap “Penetration” (Season 12, Episode 8), revisit the case of Matthew Hale and his target Judge Joan Lefkow, and interview Scorcese and SVU regular, J.C. MacKenzie.  SOURCES: Wikipedia - Park51 Wikipedia - Joan Lefkow Park51.org The New York Times New York Post Los Angeles Times Chicago Tribune WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Southern Poverty Law Center Next week’s episode will be “Twenty-Five Acts” (Season 14, Episode 3). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20242 hours, 11 minutes, 52 seconds
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Stocks & Bondage w/ Geoffrey Nauffts

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover SVU’s “Stocks & Bondage” (Season 1; Episode 9), the cases of financial criminal Martin Frankel and homicide victim Sharon Lopatka, and talk with playwright, TV writer and Dick Wolf Universe regular, Geoffrey Nauffts. SOURCES: CNBC Hartford Courant Greenwich Time Toledo Blade Independent Washington Post - 1 Washington Post - 2 Wall Street Journal - 1 Wall Street Journal - 2 Wall Street Journal - 3 Wall Street Journal - 4 Wall Street Journal - 5 Wall Street Journal - 6 Wall Street Journal - 7 NY Times The Herald-Times CNN WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Trevor Project - "Support for Self-Harm Recovery" Next week’s episode will be “Penetration” (Season 12, Episode 8). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20242 hours, 28 minutes, 45 seconds
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Missing Pieces

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Missing Pieces” (Season 13, Episode 5) and the hoax perpetrated by Joseph Bales and Helene Lemay.  SOURCES: NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 Washington Post Tampa Bay Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: CDC: SIDS Next week’s episode will be “Stocks & Bondage” (Season 1, Episode 9).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20241 hour, 23 minutes, 48 seconds
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Crush w/ Noel Fisher

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Crush” (Season 10, Episode 20), the Kids for Cash scandal, and interview the SVU character we all love to hate, Dale Stuckey, aka the wonderful Noel Fisher. SOURCES: Juvenile Law Center AP News - 1 AP News - 2 "Kids for Cash" Philadelphia Inquirer NBC News NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 CNN WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: "Kids for Cash" Documentary Next week’s episode will be “Missing Pieces” (Season 13, Episode 5).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20242 hours, 25 minutes, 58 seconds
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Perverted Justice

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Perverted Justice” (Season 16, Episode 21) and the story of Chaneya Kelly. SOURCES: The New Yorker New York Magazine NBC News Change.org WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Innocence Project Next week’s episode will be “Crush” (Season 10, Episode 20).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20241 hour, 28 minutes, 45 seconds
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Cage w/ Marlyne Barrett

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza break down “Cage” (Season 8, Episode 8), the cases of Michael & Sharen Gravelle and the tragic death of Candace Newmaker, and talk to the Dick Wolf Universe mainstay, Marlyne Barrett. SOURCES: NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 NY Times - 4 NY Times - 5 NY Times - 6 NY Times - 7 NY Times - 8 NY Times - 9 NY Times - 10 NY Times - 11 Cleveland.com - 1 Cleveland.com - 2 CBS News NPR NY Post The News-Herald NBC News - 1 NBC News - 2 Washington Post The Lantern Sandusky Register LA Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Advocates for Children in Therapy Next week’s episode will be “Perverted Justice” (Season 16, Episode 21).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20242 hours, 21 minutes, 55 seconds
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Internal Affairs w/ Marc Menchaca

Liza and Kara cover “Internal Affairs” (Season 15, Episode 4), the NYPD scandals uncovered by Adrian Schoolcraft, and talk with a very talented actor they serendipitously met on an airplane, Marc Menchaca. SOURCES: NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 NY Times - 4 NY Times - 5 NY Post Village Voice Wikipedia 50-a.org - 1 50-a.org - 2 50-a.org - 3 50-a.org - 4 50-a.org - 5 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ACLU - "Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence" Next week’s episode will be “Cage” (Season 8, Episode 8).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20242 hours, 14 minutes, 31 seconds
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Townhouse Incident

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Townhouse Incident” (Season 17, Episode 11) and break down the horrific Cheshire home invasion murders.  SOURCES: Washington Post Wikipedia NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 ABC News NY Post The Cheshire Murders (HBO) New Haven Register WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Petit Family Foundation Next week’s episode will be “Internal Affairs” (Season 15, Episode 4).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20241 hour, 52 minutes, 25 seconds
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Down Low in Hell's Kitchen w/ L. Steven Taylor

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 21, Episode 3), the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax, and interview the charming L. Steven Taylor.  SOURCES: BBC Fox 5 DC NY Times Variety Wikipedia - 1 Wikipedia - 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Human Rights Campaign Next week’s episode will be “Townhouse Incident” (Season 17, Episode 11).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20241 hour, 45 minutes, 52 seconds
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Juvenile w/ Becky Ann Baker

This week, Kara and Liza break down “Juvenile” (Season 4, Episode 9) and cover the two cases it’s based on, the murder of Ruth Pelke and the conviction of Lionel Tate. Plus, they interview the legendary Becky Ann Baker. SOURCES: Rolling Stone USA Today Death Penalty Information Center Indy Star CNN NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 ABC7 Chicago - 1 ABC7Chicago - 2 Tampa Bay Times CBS News - 1 CBS News - 2 Ocala StarBanner - 1 Ocala StarBanner - 2 Ocala StarBanner - 3 Wikipedia LA Times Sun Sentinel News On 6 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Sentencing Project Next week’s episode will be “Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 21, Episode 3). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20242 hours, 42 minutes, 59 seconds
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A Story of More Woe w/ Mark Tallman

Today, Liza and Kara cover the SVU episode “A Story of More Woe” (Season 20, Episode 13), the mysterious murder of Terry King, and chat with the talented Mark Tallman. SOURCES: CBS News - 1 CBS News - 2 NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 Wikipedia WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: "A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies, and Innocence Betrayed" Next week’s episode will be “Juvenile” (Season 4, Episode 9).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20241 hour, 51 minutes, 19 seconds
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Heightened Emotions w/ Brit Morgan

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Heightened Emotions” (Season 18, Episode 4), the wild story of Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton, and interview the talented Brit Morgan. SOURCES: Olympics.com International Bipolar Foundation ABC News People Yahoo The New Yorker Elle Sports Illustrated Times of San Diego WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Next week’s episode will be “A Story of More Woe” (Season 20, Episode 13).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20242 hours, 1 minute, 51 seconds
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Blood w/ Allison Siko

This week, Liza and Kara recap SVU’s “Blood” (Season 6, Episode 21) and break down the case against Cynthia Ann Pinson. Plus, guests are back with a bang, with none other than Stabler’s daughter Kathleen, Allison Siko. SOURCES: LA Times Wikipedia WBAL-TV 11 News PubMed WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ElderAbuse.org Next week's episode will be “Heightened Emotions” (Season 18, Episode 4).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20241 hour, 56 minutes, 50 seconds
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Dependent

Today, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Dependent” (Season 8, Episode 14) and dissect the horrific murders perpetrated by 12-year-old Jasmine Richardson and her 23-year-old boyfriend Jeremy Steinke. SOURCES: The New Zealand Herald Daily Star WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Futures Without Violence Next week’s episode will be “Blood” (Season 6, Episode 21). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20241 hour, 28 minutes, 16 seconds
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Baby Killer

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Baby Killer” (Season 2, Episode 5) and discuss the heartbreaking murder of Kayla Rolland. SOURCES: The New York Times ABC News Wikipedia - Killing of Kayla Rolland CNN MLive.com WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Next week’s episode will be “Dependent” (Season 8, Episode 14).
1/9/20241 hour, 26 minutes, 46 seconds
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Breakwater

This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Breakwater” (Season 24, Episode 5). Plus, they discuss the Chicago Park District lifeguard sexual abuse scandal and the Paul Hickson rape cases.SOURCES:Cook County Sheriff's OfficeWBEZ 1WBEZ 2WBEZ 3WBEZ 4WBEZ 5WBEZ 6WBEZ 7WBEZ 8Chicago Sun-Times 1Chicago Sun-Times 2Chicago Sun-Times 3Chicago Sun-Times 4Chicago Sun-Times 5The IndependentThe HeraldWikipedia - Paul HicksonThe StatesmanWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Safe4AthletesNext week’s episode will be “Baby Killer” (Season 2, Episode 5).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/2/20241 hour, 51 minutes, 5 seconds
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Merchandise

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode “Merchandise” (Season 12, Episode 4) and dissect the death of Janice Marie Young and the 2004 New York Times article ‘The Girls Next Door.’SOURCES:Wikipedia - Death of Janice Marie YoungKTVU FOX 2Tampa Bay TimesThe New York TimesBall State UniversityThe DeadboltYou're Wrong About: Human TraffickingFront Page ConfidentialWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:You're Wrong About: Human TraffickingNext week’s episode will be “Breakwater” (Season 24, Episode 5).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/26/20231 hour, 41 minutes, 29 seconds
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Russian Brides

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Russian Brides” (Season 13, Episode 7) and discuss the horrific crimes of Jurijus Kadamovas and Iouri Mikhel. SOURCES:The Seattle TimesLos Angeles TimesThe Orange County RegisterLos Angeles Daily News 1Los Angeles Daily News 2Death Penalty Information CenterFederal Trade Commission 1Federal Trade Commission 2RussiaWoman.orgThe New York TimesCNNEast Bay TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:What to Know About Romance ScamsNext week’s episode will be “Merchandise” (Season 12, Episode 4).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/19/20231 hour, 37 minutes, 4 seconds
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A Misunderstanding

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “A Misunderstanding” (Season 17, Episode 12) and discuss the Owen Labrie “Senior Salute” rape case perpetrated at the elite St. Paul’s School.SOURCES:Vanity FairThe New York TimesViceABC NewsWikipedia - St. Paul's School (New Hampshire)The Boston GlobeJezebelWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and HopeTeacher Wishlists on ‘Things I Bought and Liked’Next week’s episode will be “Russian Brides” (Season 13, Episode 7).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/12/20232 hours, 11 seconds
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Surveillance

This week, Kara and Liza recap the SVU episode “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17) and cover the very creepy Susan Wilson case. SOURCES:CBS NewsABC News 1ABC News 2The News StarWomen's Congressional Policy InstituteEisner Gorin LLPLegal Information InstituteWomensLaw.orgThe Spokesman-ReviewNew York PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineNext week’s episode will be “A Misunderstanding” (Season 17, Episode 12).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/5/20231 hour, 51 minutes, 29 seconds
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Depravity Standard

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9) and dissect the terrifying disappearance of Etan Patz. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Disappearance of Etan PatzThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3ABC NewsNew York MagazineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Lost Boy - “48 Hours”Next week’s episode will be “Surveillance” (Season 3, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/28/20231 hour, 26 minutes, 2 seconds
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Manhattan Vigil

In this week’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5) and discuss the upsetting Bobby Greenlease kidnapping case.SOURCES:St. Louis Post-DispatchFBI.govWikipedia - Murder of Bobby GreenleaseWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:International Centre for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Depravity Standard” (Season 17, Episode 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/21/20231 hour, 28 minutes, 32 seconds
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Solitary

This week, Kara and Liza recap the episode “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3). Plus, they cover four different real-life events: the murder of Mary Rogers, the disappearance of Margot Kidder, the release of Herman Bell, and Norman Mailer’s involvement with convicted killer Jack Abbott. In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Mental FlossChicago TribuneThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The Washington PostCBS NewsWikipedia - Norman MailerWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Time: The Kalief Browder StoryNext week’s episode will be “Manhattan Vigil” (Season 14, Episode 5).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/14/20231 hour, 45 minutes, 35 seconds
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Tortured

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16) and dissect the truly horrific murders of renowned serial killer Jerry Brudos.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Jerry BrudosThat Oregon LifeRadford UniversityCrime LibraryWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Lust Killer by Ann RuleNext week’s episode will be “Solitary” (Season 11, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/7/20231 hour, 35 minutes, 31 seconds
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Secrets

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12). Plus, they cover the separate murders of two New York teachers: Roseann Quinn and Jonathan Levin.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7Wikipedia - William Howard Taft High School (New York City)New York Daily NewsNew York State Incarcerated LookupThe Washington PostNew York PostThe CinemaholicWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Sex Addicts AnonymousNext week’s episode will be “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/31/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 23 seconds
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Appearances

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the episode “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19). They also cover the murder of Rachael Runyan and the proliferation of computer-generated child sexual abuse material.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Murder of Rachael RunyanABC4 Utah - 1ABC4 Utah - 2KSL NewsThe Washington PostThe VergeWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:CSAM - The National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/24/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
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Wondery Presents: MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

Follow MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge the first 8 episodes, early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today.The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold. From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first of its kind collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the award-winning company behind Dr. Death. Listen Now: http://wondery.fm/MBMMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/18/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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Authority

This week, Kara and Liza recap the much-requested episode “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17) and cover the incredibly upsetting David Richard Stewart case.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The Sun 1The Sun 2BustleNBC NewsABC NewsBerkeley.eduMilligram.weebly.comThe AtlanticDon’t Pick Up The Phone - DocuseriesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Don’t Pick Up The Phone - DocuseriesNext week’s episode will be “Appearances” (Season 4, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/17/20231 hour, 31 minutes, 25 seconds
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Scorched Earth

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1) and discuss Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s high-profile sexual assault allegations.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Room 2806: The AccusationWikipedia - Dominique Strauss-KahnWikipedia - New York v. Strauss-KahnThe New York TimesNewsweekABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Room 2806: The AccusationNext week’s episode will be “Authority” (Season 9, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/10/20231 hour, 29 minutes, 47 seconds
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Competence

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22) and explore the upsetting case of Annette R.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4Los Angeles TimesCNNThe Washington PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The ArcNext week’s episode will be “Scorched Earth” (Season 13, Episode 1).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/3/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 1 second
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Futility

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22) and dissect the terrifying crimes of serial killer Altemio Sanchez.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Wikipedia - Altemio SanchezCNNThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3NBC News‘Criminal profiling doesn’t work. TV shows should maybe stop celebrating it’ by Dylan Matthews‘Generosity and paranoia’ by Madeleine ConnorsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINNNext week’s episode will be “Competence” (Season 3, Episode 22).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/26/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 20 seconds
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Post-Graduate Psychopath

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14) and dissect the criminal life of Willie Bosket.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7The New York Times 8The Marshall ProjectThe Los Angeles TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon RonsonNext week’s episode will be “Futility” (Season 4, Episode 22).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/19/20231 hour, 36 minutes, 18 seconds
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Born Psychopath

In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19) and discuss the “Child of Rage” Beth Thomas.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:Child of Rage - (Full Documentary)DistractifyPractical PieWikipedia - Child of RageABC NewsWikipedia - Candace NewmakerPsychology TodayThe AtlanticWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:When Your Child Is A Psychopath By Barbara Bradley HagertyNext week’s episode will be “Post-Graduate Psychopath” (Season 22, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/12/20231 hour, 53 minutes, 49 seconds
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Web

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21) and discuss the tortured life of Justin Berry.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York TimesNew York MagazineWikipedia - Kurt EichenwaldKurtEichenwald.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Porn ConversationNext week’s episode will be “Born Psychopath” (Season 14, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/5/20231 hour, 45 minutes, 26 seconds
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Totem

This week, Liza and Kara cover “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20) and discuss the horrific murder of Sandra Cantu by Melissa Huckaby.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:ABC News 1ABC News 2Wikipedia - Murder of Sandra CantuPeopleWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Teachers' Amazon Wishlists on the TMU Instagram PageNext week’s episode will be “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/29/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 15 seconds
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Lead w/ John Gallagher Jr.

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15) and cover several real-life crimes including multiple cases of recalled dangerous toys and the alleged sex abuse perpetrated by famed pediatrician Mel Levine. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the very talented John Gallagher Jr. (Spring Awakening).This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4NBC NewsABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Lead Poisoning Health Effects in ChildrenNext week’s episode will be “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/22/20232 hours, 14 minutes, 48 seconds
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Wondery Presents - Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting

When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike’s disappearance might have faded from memory, if it wasn’t for one woman’s tireless crusade. From Wondery, comes a new season of Over My Dead Body; a story about an obsessive love affair, a scandalous secret and a mother’s battle for the truth.Follow Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Listen to Over My Dead Body here: <http://wondery.fm/_OMDB >See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/21/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Wednesday's Child w/ Jessica Phillips

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14). They discuss several upsetting cases including the disappearance of Sky Metalwala and the abandonment of Artem Saveliev. Plus, they chat with the phenomenal Jessica Phillips aka Pippa Cox.This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:PeopleWikipedia - Disappearance of Sky MetalwalaKing 5 NewsWikipedia - Disruption (adoption)The New York TimesForbesUnited States Citizenship and Immigration ServicesCBS NewsNPRWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Adoption Disruption/DissolutionNext week’s episode will be “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/15/20232 hours, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
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Spousal Privilege w/ Chad L. Coleman

This week Liza and Kara recap “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8), investigate the Ray Rice case, and chat with the marvelous Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Wire).SOURCES:EssenceWikipedia - Ray RiceTMZMen's JournalWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Love Life Now FoundationNext week’s episode will be “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/8/20231 hour, 47 minutes, 30 seconds
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Class w/ Trieste Kelly Dunn

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17), dissect the disturbing murder of Jennifer Cave, and have a great chat with the wonderful Trieste Kelly Dunn (Banshee, Blindspot). SOURCES:Los Angeles TimesNew York PostAustin American-StatesmanKXANThe Austin ChronicleCBS NewsTexas District & County Attorneys AssociationWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Problem Gambling HelplineNext week’s episode will be “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/1/20232 hours, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Third Guy

Today, Liza and Kara cover “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16). They discuss multiple cases including the murder of Mabel Monahan and the crimes of Johnny Paul Penry. Plus, they speak to the wonderful Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter, Old School). This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:Los Angeles MagazineWikipedia - Barbara GrahamThe New York TimesWikipedia - Johnny Paul PenryWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Intellectual Disability and the Death PenaltyNext week’s episode will be “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/25/20231 hour, 44 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ballerina

This week Kara and Liza recap “Ballerina” (Season 10, Episode 16) and explore two truly wild cases; Betty Neumar (a.k.a. "The Black Widow Granny") and Sante and Kenneth Kimes. Plus, they speak to the legend Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo).This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5Vanity FairThe Daily MailCleveland.comSyracuse.comThe Florida Times-UnionLos Angeles TimesThe Maverick FilesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Like Mother, Like Son: The Strange Story Of Santé & Kenneth KimesNext week’s episode will be “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/18/20231 hour, 58 minutes, 19 seconds
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Forgiving Rollins

In this episode, Liza and Kara cover “Forgiving Rollins” (Season 16, Episode 10), discuss the crimes of former Canadian colonel Russell Williams, and speak to the delightful Dreama Walker (Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, Compliance). SOURCES:Wikipedia - Russell Williams (criminal)The New York TimesToronto StarMaclean'sCBCVancouver Is Awesome: Vancouver NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Legal Help For Sex Discrimination And HarassmentNext week’s episode will be “Ballerina” (Season 10, Episode 16).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/11/20231 hour, 49 minutes, 58 seconds
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PTSD

This week Kara and Liza recap “PTSD” (Season 10, Episode 9), investigate the murder of Maria Lauterbach, and have a thrilling chat with the talented Dominic Fumusa (Nurse Jackie, Sex and the City).SOURCES:CBS NewsCNN 1CNN 2The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5Dayton Daily NewsThe Columbus DispatchArmy.milNBC News 1NBC News 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Sexual Violence in the Military: A Guide for Civilian AdvocatesNext week’s episode will be “Forgiving Rollins” (Season 16, Episode 10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/4/20231 hour, 57 minutes, 6 seconds
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October Surprise

This week Liza and Kara recap “October Surprise” (Season 15, Episode 6), dissect the infamous Anthony Weiner saga, and speak to the phenomenal Kirk Acevedo (Oz, Band of Brothers). SOURCES:CNNThe New York TimesWikipedia - Anthony Weiner sexting scandalsNew York MagazineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Weiner (2016) DocumentaryNext week’s episode will be “PTSD” (Season 10, Episode 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/27/20231 hour, 58 minutes, 48 seconds
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Privilege

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Privilege” (Season 4, Episode 17), discuss both the William Kennedy Smith rape allegations and the murder of Shiori Ino, and have a delightful chat with the legendary Michael Learned (The Waltons, Dahmer).The Party Is Cancelledhttps://www.newyorker.com/news/our-local-correspondents/the-party-is-cancelledSOURCES:WikiSummaries - William Kennedy Smith Is Accused of Rape SummarySavvy TokyoNews24Japan TodayThe Japan TimesMediumHistory.comCBS NewsLos Angeles TimesThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The Washington PostNBC NewsChicago TribuneVanity FairWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:What is Stalking?https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/Next week’s episode will be “October Surprise” (Season 15, Episode 6).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/20/20232 hours, 13 minutes, 3 seconds
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Alien

On this episode, Kara and Liza break down “Alien” (Season 7, Episode 11), discuss the infuriating Sharon Bottoms Mattes case, and talk to the electric Amy Pietz (Caroline in the City, The Office). SOURCES:Los Angeles TimesThe AdvocateThe Washington PostThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2National Center for State Courtswww.jmichaelbone.comPsych Centralwww.pvalaw.comStop Abuse CampaignWikipedia - Richard A. GardnerThe Leadership CouncilFoundation for Child Victims of the Family CourtsFathers For Equal RightsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:A Court Ordered Siblings to a Reunification Camp With Their Estranged Father. The Children Say It Was Abusive.https://www.propublica.org/article/family-reunification-camps-kids-allege-more-abuseNext week’s episode will be “Privilege” (Season 4, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/13/20232 hours, 5 minutes, 52 seconds
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Diss

This week Liza and Kara recap “Diss” (Season 20, Episode 22) and highlight several high-profile celebrity controversies including the Kim Kardashian Paris robbery and the Jay-Z / Nas feud. Plus, they have a wonderful chat with the talented Amber Stevens West (The Carmichael Show, 22 Jump Street).SOURCES:HighsnobietyNBC NewsPitchforkCNNNewsweekBuzzfeed News 1Buzzfeed News 2Vanity FairVICEWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Using Snapchat to Rob Influencershttps://video.vice.com/en_uk/video/using-snapchat-to-rob-influencers/6196879aef016a18617af2e6Next week’s episode will be “Alien” (Season 7, Episode 11).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/6/20231 hour, 59 minutes, 18 seconds
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Comic Perversion

Today Liza and Kara recap “Comic Perversion” (Season 15, Episode 15). They analyze the charges against comedian Adam Scott Richmond and the crimes of another comedian Vince Champ. Plus, they have a wonderful convo with the great Jonathan Silverman (Weekend at Bernie's, Brighton Beach Memoirs).SOURCES:ComplexThe GuardianLos Angeles TimesWikipedia - Vince ChampQuad-City TimesCBS NewsBring Me The NewsStar Tribune WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Comedy Gives Backhttps://www.comedygivesback.com/Next week’s episode will be “Diss” (Season 20, Episode 22).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/30/20232 hours, 10 minutes, 34 seconds
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Asunder

This week Kara and Liza break down “Asunder” (Season 2, Episode 7), discuss the ousting of former Boston police commissioner Dennis White, and have a lively chat with the prolific Nestor Serrano (24, Revenge). SOURCES:ScienceDirectWBUR-FM 1WBUR-FM 2WBUR-FM 3USA TodayThe Washington PostThe New York TimesCommonWealth MagazineWikipedia - Marty WalshBoston HeraldWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Pandora's Projecthttps://pandys.org/Next week’s episode will be “Comic Perversion” (Season 15, Episode 15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/23/20232 hours, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
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Parole Violations

On this week’s episode Kara and Liza cover “Parole Violations” (Season 16, Episode 17), they discuss the unsettling Cierra Ross case, and have a fantastic conversation with the delightful Michael Chernus (Severance, Dead Ringers).SOURCES:WLKYWAVEHuffPostNBC ChicagoCBS NewsRaw StoryWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Anti-Recidivism Coalitionhttps://antirecidivism.org/Next week’s episode will be “Asunder” (Season 2, Episode 7).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/16/20231 hour, 48 minutes, 23 seconds
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Inconceivable

On this week’s episode Liza and Kara break down “Inconceivable” (Season 9, Episode 14), discuss the fascinating story behind Ashley X, and have a great chat with Kevin Kane (Inside Amy Schumer, Life & Beth). SOURCES:Wikipedia - Ashley TreatmentNational Library of MedicineThe GuardianForbesThe Arizona RepublicPeopleWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Chick Missionhttps://www.thechickmission.org/Next week’s episode will be “Parole Violations” (Season 16, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/9/20232 hours, 1 minute, 30 seconds
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Inheritance

Today Kara and Liza recap “Inheritance” (Season 3, Episode 8), they analyze the disgusting crimes of “The Beast of the Bastille," and they have a delightful convo with actor Nelson Lee (Stargirl, Mulan).SOURCES:NewsweekThe GuardianWikipedia - Guy GeorgesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Things to Know If You Love a Multiracial Childhttps://www.embracerace.org/resources/topic/resources-for-raising-mixed-race-childrenNext week’s episode will be “Inconceivable” (Season 9, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/2/20231 hour, 53 minutes, 29 seconds
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Branded

On this week’s episode Liza and Kara break down “Branded” (Season 12, Episode 6). They dissect two separate true crimes - the Richard Lee McNair prison break and the Masami Yoshinaga rape case. They also have a fantastic conversation with the wonderful Bess Rous (Murder in the First, Renfield).SOURCES:Wikipedia - Millennium (novel series)Wikipedia - Richard Lee McNairWikipedia - 1995 Okinawa rape incidentLos Angeles TimesThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3CNNWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Fresh Air Fundhttps://freshair.org/Next week’s episode will be “Inheritance” (Season 3, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/25/20231 hour, 54 minutes, 15 seconds
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Lost Reputation & Above Suspicion

Today Kara and Liza recap two monumental SVU episodes  “Lost Reputation” & “Above Suspicion” (Season 14, Episodes 1 & 2), they explore the wild escapades of the Anna Gristina and Jason Itzler escort rivalry, and they chat with the phenomenal Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Friends).SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7 The New York Times 8The New York Times 9The New York Times 10The New York Times 11The New York Times 12The New York Times 13NBC New YorkGothamist 1Gothamist 2RadarOnlineNew York Post 1New York Post 2New York MagazineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Everytown for Gun Safetyhttps://www.everytown.org/Next week’s episode will be “Branded” (Season 12, Episode 6).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/18/20232 hours, 27 minutes, 28 seconds
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Haystack

This week Liza and Kara discuss “Haystack” (Season 8, Episode 15), they cover the tragic death of Melinda Duckett, and they have a joyous convo with the effervescent Ashley Williams (How I Met Your Mother, Sister Swap).SOURCES:NewsweekSarasota Herald-TribuneWikipedia - Death of Melinda DuckettBay News 9The Seattle TimesFlorida State Department of Children & Families 1Florida State Department of Children & Families 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:LifeWirehttps://www.lifewire.org/Next week’s episodes will be “Lost Reputation & Above Suspicion” (Season 14, Episodes 1 & 2).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/11/20231 hour, 55 minutes, 37 seconds
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Unholiest Alliance

On this week’s episode Kara and Liza recap the second half of a two-parter with “Unholiest Alliance” (Season 17, Episode 18), they dive into the horrific true crime cover-up behind the murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, and they have a moving conversation with the magnificent Robert John Burke (Rescue Me, Wakanda Forever).SOURCES:Netflix - The KeepersNew York Post 1New York Post 2New York Daily NewsDaily MailWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Survivors Network of those Abused by Priestshttps://www.snapnetwork.org/Next week’s episode will be “Haystack” (Season 8, Episode 15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/4/20232 hours, 14 minutes, 31 seconds
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Wondery Presents - This Is Actually Happening: Point Blank

In light of recent news, we encourage you to learn about the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, please help the victims if that’s available to you, and we urge you to take extra sensitivity and care while listening.This Is Actually Happening, is a podcast that brings you extraordinary true stories of life changing events, told by the people who lived them. Now, This Is Actually Happening presents: Point Blank, a five-part series shedding a light on the forgotten spree killings of Rancho Tehama. In November of 2017, a lone gunman devastated a small town in northern California, attacking 8 different locations in the span of only 25 minutes. Overshadowed by the Las Vegas shooting that dominated the headlines just weeks earlier, this small community quickly faded from view, and was left alone to pick up the pieces.The series follows five stories of people connected to the incident, from a father that drew the gunman away from the local school, to the sister of the shooter. These are riveting stories that will stick with you long after you listen, exploring the question, what happens when everything changes?Listen to Point Blank by following This Is Actually Happening wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/TMU_TIAHHey Prime Members, you can listen to This Is Actually Happening ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/3/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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Manhattan Transfer

Today Kara and Liza discuss the first episode of a two-parter, “Manhattan Transfer” (Season 17, Episode 17). They also analyze the pivotal work of the undercover Catholic nun organization Talitha Kum and have a great convo with actor Abigail Savage (Orange Is the New Black).SOURCES:Huffington PostTalithaKum.info 1TalithaKum.info 2NBC NewsYouTube - Currents NewsMs. MagazineCatholic News AgencyThe New York TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Talitha Kumhttps://www.talithakum.info/enNext week’s episode will be “Unholiest Alliance” (Season 17, Episode 18).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/28/20231 hour, 48 minutes, 47 seconds
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Poisoned Motive

This week Liza and Kara cover the episode “Poisoned Motive” (Season 14, Episode 22), explore the unsettling Christopher Dorner shootings and manhunt, and speak to the effervescent Jessica Camacho (The Flash, Watchmen).SOURCES:Los Angeles Times 1Los Angeles Times 2Wikipedia - Christopher Dorner shootings and manhuntPolice 1Cornell LawNPRWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cohen Veterans Networkhttps://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/Next week’s episode will be “Manhattan Transfer” (Season 17, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/21/20231 hour, 56 minutes, 46 seconds
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Pattern Seventeen

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “Pattern Seventeen” (Season 16, Episode 9), discuss the horrific crimes of Charles William Davis, Jr., and chat with the magnificent Josh Pais (Funny Pages, Ray Donovan).SOURCES:Wikipedia - Charles William DavisThe Washington PostReno Evening GazetteThe Baltimore SunJustia US LawCriminalminds.fandom.comMurderpediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:https://www.endthebacklog.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Poisoned Motive” (Season 14, Episode 22).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/14/20232 hours, 4 minutes, 48 seconds
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Chasing Theo

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Chasing Theo” (Season 18, Episode 8), analyze both the disappearance of Melissa Brannen and the Goldman child abduction case, and have a great convo with Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight, Under the Dome).SOURCES:The Washington Post 1The Washington Post 2The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 The New York Times 4 The New York Times 5 The New York Times 6 The New York Times 7TodayNaples Daily NewsHomefacts: Neighborhood Information Missingkids.orgForensic Files NowWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Father & Son Helped Create a Law to Bring Abducted Kids Back to the U.S.’ from Tamron Hall Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_w2y1d_ph4Next week’s episodes will be “Pattern Seventeen” (Season 16, Episodes 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/7/20232 hours, 13 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Undiscovered Country

In this episode, Liza and Kara recap “The Undiscovered Country” (Season 19, Episode 13), discuss the devastating Charlie Gard case, and speak to the delightful Joe Tapper.SOURCES:Wikipedia - Charlie Gard caseThe New York TimesThe IndependentPeopleReutersWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘When Doctors and Parents Don’t Agree: The story of Charlie Gard’ by Natasha Hammond-Browninghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5715039/Next week’s episode will be “Chasing Theo” (Season 18, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/28/20231 hour, 49 minutes, 1 second
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BONUS: To Munch, Remembering Richard Belzer

On this special bonus episode, Kara and Liza take a few moments to remember the life and work of Richard Belzer and his portrayal of the legendary character John Munch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/24/202310 minutes, 56 seconds
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Turn Me on Take Me Private

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the creepy “Turn Me on Take Me Private” (Season 22, Episode 5) and discuss the frustrating story of former NYC paramedic Lauren Caitlyn Kwei. Plus, this episode has TWO incredible interviews - Broadway darlings Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) and Eva Noblezada (Miss Saigon).SOURCES:New York PostYahooRolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Cam’https://www.netflix.com/title/80177400?source=35‘Camgirl’https://bookshop.org/p/books/camgirl-isa-mazzei/10109904Next week’s episode will be “The Undiscovered Country” (Season 19, Episode 13).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/21/20232 hours, 3 minutes
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Contrapasso

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Contrapasso” (Season 19, Episode 3), discuss the disturbing Sean Shaynak case, and speak to the amazingly talented actor Kathleen Munroe (FBI).SOURCES:New York Magazine 1New York Magazine 2The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3ABC7 New YorkSpectrum NewsThe Daily MailJezebelNew York PostHomefacts.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Sexual Misconduct In The Classroom: Everything You Need to Know’https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/sexual-misconduct-in-the-classroom-everything-you-need-to-know/Next week’s episode will be “Turn Me on Take Me Private” (Season 22, Episode 5).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/14/20232 hours, 1 minute, 44 seconds
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Shaken

Today Kara and Liza cover the episode “Shaken” (Season 5, Episode 10), look into the history of “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and the Louise Woodward case, plus have a stirring conversation with the queen, the legend, Beverly D'Angelo.SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7Publications.aap.orgThe Washington Post 1The Washington Post 2The Washington Post 3The Washington Post 4Northwestern.eduThe Star DemocratMyeasternshoremd.comThe Daily MailYahooReason.comCleveland ClinicWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Parent's Resources - Shaken Baby Syndromehttps://www.childhelp.org/parent-resources/shaken-baby-syndrome/Next week’s episode will be “Contrapasso” (Season 19, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/7/20232 hours, 37 seconds
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Real Fake News

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the all-too-real “Real Fake News” (Season 18, Episode 17), analyze the bizarre events around PizzaGate, and speak to the delightful Kevin Carolan (Can You Ever Forgive Me?).SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2TimeWikipedia - Pizzagate conspiracy theoryWikipedia - Jack PosobiecSouthern Poverty Law CenterEsquireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘How Americans can help stop fake news’ by Emily Gersemahttps://news.usc.edu/179176/how-to-help-stop-fake-news-misinformation-usc-experts/Next week’s episode will be “Shaken” (Season 5, Episode 10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/31/20231 hour, 44 minutes, 50 seconds
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Abomination

This week Kara and Liza cover “Abomination” (Season 5, Episode 8), investigate the horrific practices of the Westboro Baptist Church, and have a fantastic convo with the wonderful Michael Boatman (Spin City, The Good Fight).SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3MatthewShepard.comHistory.comNPR 1NPR 2NPR 3Southern Poverty Law Center 1Southern Poverty Law Center 2The Press and JournalThe Westboro Baptist Church WebsiteCNN​​JohnAvlon.comTimePoliticoThe Washington PostWNYCEsquireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:PFLAGhttps://pflag.org/Next week’s episode will be “Real Fake News” (Season 18, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/24/20232 hours, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
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Tangled Strands of Justice

This week Kara and Liza go over the episode “Tangled Strands of Justice” (Season 23, Episode 19), untangle a Jane Doe case whose DNA was inappropriately utilized, and have a fantastic conversation with the fabulous Orfeh.SOURCES:NPR 1NPR 2NPR 3Davis VanguardSan Francisco Chronicle 1San Francisco Chronicle 2San Francisco Chronicle 3San Francisco Chronicle 4​​California Legislative InformationFastDemocracyNew York Times 1New York Times 2New York Times 3Electronic Frontier FoundationWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Black Women Revolthttps://blackwomenrevolt.org/Next week’s episode will be “Abomination” (Season 5, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/17/20231 hour, 46 minutes, 47 seconds
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Home Invasions

This is a historic episode. This week, Liza and Kara break down “Home Invasions” (Season 13, Episode 14) and discuss the disturbing case of Jennifer Pan. Plus, they speak to the legend, the one and only Kelli Giddish aka Detective Amanda Rollins.SOURCES:Wikipedia - Stacey LannertWikipedia - Jennifer PanToronto LifeCBC 1CBC 2Northwest Asian WeeklyCrime TravellerWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:A Daughter's Deadly Deception: The Jennifer Pan Storyhttps://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459735248-a-daughter-s-deadly-deceptionNext week’s episode will be “Tangled Strands of Justice” (Season 23, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/10/20232 hours, 1 minute, 25 seconds
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Persona

On today’s episode Liza and Kara recap the haunting “Persona” (Season 10, Episode 8). They discuss the lives of three separate women who inspired this episode - Leslie Crocker Snyder, Marie Dean Arrington, and Kiranjit Ahluwalia. And they have a chat with the iconic Clea DuVall.SOURCES:The New YorkerWikipedia - Leslie Crocker SnyderWikipedia - Marie Dean ArringtonWikipedia - Kiranjit AhluwaliaWe’re HistoryMurderpediaCrimeReadsThe GuardianSouthall Black SistersWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:DomesticShelters.orghttps://www.domesticshelters.org/Next week’s episode will be “Home Invasions” (Season 13, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/3/20231 hour, 50 minutes, 13 seconds
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Intersecting Lives & Heartfelt Passages

This week Kara and Liza do the unthinkable and recap two episodes - “Intersecting Lives” & “Heartfelt Passages” (Season 17, Episodes 22 & 23), they dissect the horrific crimes of former police officer Daniel Holtzclaw, and they have a riveting chat with Andy Karl aka Sergeant Mike Dodds aka “Baby Dodds.”SOURCES:The OklahomanBuzzfeed NewsThe New York TimesThe Washington Post 1The Washington Post 2The Washington Post 3ReutersThe Daily BeastCNNWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Women’s Prison Associationhttps://www.wpaonline.org/Next week’s episode will be “Persona” (Season 10, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/27/20222 hours, 14 minutes, 56 seconds
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Zebras

This week Liza and Kara discuss the iconic episode “Zebras” (Season 10, Episode 22), examine the tragic murder of Kendra Webdale, and chat with the legendary Mike Doyle aka Forensics Tech Ryan O'Halloran. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Daily NewsWikipedia - Kendra's LawNew York MagazineGothamistWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Treatment Advocacy Centerhttps://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/Next week’s episodes will be “Intersecting Lives” & “Heartfelt Passages” (Season 17, Episodes 22 & 23).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/20/20221 hour, 59 minutes, 51 seconds
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Perverted

In this episode, Liza and Kara break down “Perverted” (Season 11, Episode 9). Then they take on faking DNA, the scientific cons of Fred Zain, and the wild world of biker gangs. Plus, they have a great conversation with the wonderful Emma Myles (Orange Is the New Black).SOURCES:GrungeInternational Journal of Motorcycle StudiesHells-angels.comThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2Forensic Science InternationalWikipedia - Fred ZainThe Herald-DispatchWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:One Simple Wishhttps://www.onesimplewish.org/Next week’s episode will be “Zebras” (Season 10, Episode 22).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/13/20221 hour, 56 minutes, 30 seconds
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Dominance

This week Kara and Liza recap “Dominance” (Season 4, Episode 20), analyze the horrific Wichita Massacre, and chop it up with the delightful Caren Browning aka CSU Captain Judith Siper.SOURCES:The New York TimesOxygenWichita-massacre.comNewsweekUS NewsThe Topeka Capital-JournalLawrence Journal-World 1Lawrence Journal-World 2Wichita State UniversityForgottenvictims.comCNNThe Washington TimesCBS NewsKAKEKansas State University FoundationJason Befort Memorial TournamentMental FlossWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Sibling Bullying and Abuse: The Hidden Epidemic’ by Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFThttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/toxic-relationships/202002/sibling-bullying-and-abuse-the-hidden-epidemicNext week’s episode will be “Perverted” (Season 11, Episode 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/6/20222 hours, 22 seconds
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Secrets Exhumed

Today Liza and Kara break down the much-requested “Secrets Exhumed” (Season 14, Episode 14), recount the unbelievable story behind the murder of Sherri Rasmussen, and have a chat with the iconic Roscoe Orman (Sesame Street).SOURCES:Vanity FairWikipedia - Murder of Sherri RasmussenThe Huffington PostAll That’s InterestingThe New York Times 1The New York Times 2JCS - Criminal Psychology - The Interrogation of Stephanie LazarusThe Daily NewsThe AtlanticDeadlineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Matthew McGough: The Lazarus Files’ on the Wicked Words podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/matthew-mcgough-the-lazarus-files/id1538204210?i=1000570277307Next week’s episode will be “Dominance” (Season 4, Episode 20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/29/20221 hour, 45 minutes, 27 seconds
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Unorthodox

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara recap “Unorthodox” (Season 9, Episode 13), discuss the crimes of Yehuda Kolko and what happened at an Allentown, PA elementary school in 2007. Plus they have a fun chat with the multi-talented Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces, The Craft: Legacy).SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York PostWikipedia - Yeshiva Torah TemimahAsbury Park PressNew York MagazineNBC NewsThe United States Department of JusticePocono RecordThe Morning CallWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:ZA’AKAH - Dedicated to advocating for survivors of child sexual abuse in the Orthodox Jewish community.https://www.zaakah.org/Next week’s episode will be “Secrets Exhumed” (Season 14, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/22/20222 hours, 5 minutes, 5 seconds
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Harm

Today Kara and Liza dive into the unsettling episode “Harm” (Season 9, Episode 5), dissect the horrors of Abu Ghraib, and speak to the wonderful Steven Weber (Wings, Chicago Med).SOURCES:The New Yorker 1The New Yorker 2NPRThe New York TimesThe Washington PostCNNWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘The Ballad of Abu Ghraib’ by Philip Gourevitch and Errol Morrishttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/301042/the-ballad-of-abu-ghraib-by-philip-gourevitch/Next week’s episode will be “Unorthodox” (Season 9, Episode 13).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/15/20221 hour, 49 minutes, 21 seconds
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Bullseye

This week, Liza and Kara follow the wild twists of “Bullseye” (Season 12, Episode 2), discuss the heartbreaking case of Kim Sa-rang, and have an inspiring chat with the legend, Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, Silicon Valley).SOURCES:CNN 1CNN 2Kotaku 1Kotaku 2The Daily BeastThought MaybeNBC NewsPsychiatric NewsAmerican Psychiatric AssociationWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘What are the Signs of Video Game Addiction?’https://www.healthygamer.gg/blog/what-are-the-signs-of-video-game-addictionNext week’s episode will be “Harm” (Season 9, Episode 5).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/8/20222 hours, 11 minutes, 11 seconds
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Paternity

Episode 100! This week Kara and Liza recap “Paternity” (Season 9, Episode 9), discuss the tragic case of Christina Long, and speak to the one and only Isabel Gillies AKA Kathy Stabler!SOURCES:CBS NewsLA TimesFindLawThe News-TimesNY Times 1NY Times 2Westchester MagazineWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Online Dating and Dating App Safety Tips’https://www.rainn.org/articles/online-dating-and-dating-app-safety-tipsNext week’s episode will be “Bullseye” (Season 12, Episode 2).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/1/20222 hours, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
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Alta Kockers

Liza and Kara break down the seminal episode “Alta Kockers” (Season 20, Episode 10), unearth the story of the fabled Collyer brothers, and talk to the gregarious thespian and teacher Michael Kostroff (The Wire, Billions).SOURCES:Wikipedia - Murder of Angie ZapataGlaad.orgThe Denver PostWikipedia - JT LeRoyVanity FairWikipedia - Collyer brothersNew York Daily NewsAmusing PlanetAll That's InterestingNY TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Angie Zapata Murder: Violence Against Transgender People Resource Kithttps://www.glaad.org/resourcekits/angiezapataNext week’s episode will be “Paternity” (Season 9, Episode 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/25/20221 hour, 39 minutes, 10 seconds
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Svengali

Kara and Liza discuss “Svengali” (Season 9, Episode 6), explore the astonishing case of Veronica Compton and her love for “The Hillside Strangler,” and have a wonderful chat with the super talented Shannon Woodward (Westworld, Raising Hope).SOURCES:Buffalo NewsUnited Press InternationalAP News9News - DenverCriminal Minds WikiObserver-ReporterWikipedia - Kenneth BianchiA&EGrungeThe Seattle TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Women Who Love Men Who Kill: 35 True Stories of Prison Passion, The 21st Century Edition, Updated with New Cases’ by Sheila Isenberghttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/women-who-love-men-who-kill-sheila-isenberg/1140178649Next week’s episode will be “Alta Kockers” (Season 20, Episode 10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/18/20221 hour, 53 minutes, 53 seconds
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Maternal Instincts

In this episode, Kara and Liza recap “Maternal Instincts” (Season 17, Episode 6), discuss the strange case of violinist Stefan Arzberger, and have a phenomenal chat with cool dad, Zach McGowan (Shameless, Black Sails).SOURCES:New York Times 1New York Times 2New York PostPeopleLimelight MagazineNewsdayWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘5 Strategies to Cope With Toxic Family Members’ by Abigail Brenner M.D.https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/in-flux/202204/5-strategies-cope-toxic-family-membersNext week’s episode will be “Svengali” (Season 9, Episode 6).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/11/20222 hours, 1 minute, 5 seconds
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Double Strands

The ladies recap the infamous episode “Double Strands” (Season 13, Episode 4) and discuss the bizarre case of Darrin Fernandez, as well as the crimes of the "The East Coast Rapist." Plus, Kara and Liza sit down with an SVU regular, the wonderful Karen Tsen Lee.SOURCES:Mental FlossSouth Coast TodayWCVBNews 24Wikipedia - East Coast RapistWashington Post 1Washington Post 2Washington Post 3WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘One Twin Committed the Crime — but Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit’ by Carl Zimmerhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/01/science/twins-dna-crime-paternity.htmlNext week’s episode will be “Maternal Instincts” (Season 17, Episode 6).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/4/20221 hour, 52 minutes, 44 seconds
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Plastic

Kara and Liza recount the episode “Plastic” (Season 20, Episode 11), explore the unsettling crimes of Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley, and chop it up with the magnificent Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later).SOURCES:LA Times 1LA Times 2LA Times 3LA Times 4DeadlineCBS News 1CBS News 2Wikipedia - Grant RobicheauxBuzzfeedHeySoCalMyNewsLA.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Date Rape Drugs - Office on Women’s Healthhttps://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/date-rape-drugsNext week’s episode will be “Double Strands” (Season 13, Episode 4).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/27/20222 hours, 14 seconds
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Rhodium Nights

The ladies recap “Rhodium Nights” (Season 13, Episode 23), discuss the infamous Greg Kelly rape allegation, and have a phenomenal conversation with the iconic Brooke Smith (The Silence of the Lambs, Grey's Anatomy).SOURCES:NY TimesBuzzfeedWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘She Accused A TV Anchor Of Rape And Got Dragged Through The Tabloids’ by Jessica Testahttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jtes/she-accused-a-tv-anchor-of-rape-and-got-dragged-through-theNext week’s episode will be “Plastic” (Season 20, Episode 11).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/20/20222 hours, 8 minutes, 33 seconds
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Countdown

Kara and Liza discuss the riveting episode “Countdown” (Season 2, Episode 15), explore the horrific crimes of Scottish serial killer Robert Black, and have a conversation with the delightful Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives).SOURCES:Belfast TelegraphWikipedia - Robert Black (serial killer)The ChronicleEdinburgh NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:‘Protecting Against Child Predators’ by Katherine Leehttps://www.verywellfamily.com/protecting-against-child-predators-620502#Next week’s episode will be “Rhodium Nights” (Season 13, Episode 23).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/13/20221 hour, 54 minutes, 45 seconds
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Granting Immunity

Today, Liza and Kara go over “Granting Immunity” (Season 16, Episode 19), discuss the Rockdale County syphilis outbreak, analyze the history of anti-vaxxers, and have a conversation with the legendary Missi Pyle.SOURCES:Wikipedia 1Wikipedia 2NY Times 1NY Times 2NY Times 3Paley CenterWashington PostHistory of VaccinesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionBBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ‘How Do We Approach Anti-Vaccination Attitudes?’ by Dr. Christopher A. Swinglehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140172/Next week’s episode will be “Countdown” (Season 2, Episode 15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/6/20222 hours, 6 minutes, 18 seconds
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Criminal

Kara and Liza follow the twists and turns of “Criminal” (Season 5, Episode 21), discuss the Kevin Tunell DUI case and a few other stories about college professors with criminal records. Plus, a can’t miss convo with the great Doug E. Doug (Cool Runnings).SOURCES:LA TimesWashington PostNY TimesNew York MagazineStar TribuneThe Chronicle of Higher EducationWBURABC 10 KXTV from Sacramento, CaliforniaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Fortune Society - “The Fortune Society’s mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration.”https://fortunesociety.org/Next week’s episode will be “Granting Immunity” (Season 16, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/30/20222 hours, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
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Undercover Mother

Today’s episode includes a recap of “Undercover Mother” (Season 16, Episode 15), the story of the disappearance of Marita Verón, and have a chat with the wonderful Laura Gómez (Orange Is the New Black).SOURCES:BBCGlamourTip HeroesNY TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The National Human Trafficking Hotlinehttps://humantraffickinghotline.org/Next week’s episode will be “Criminal” (Season 5, Episode 21).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/23/20222 hours, 3 minutes, 31 seconds
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Taken

Liza and Kara talk about “Taken” (Season 2, Episode 8) and explore the history of the Irish Travellers and a rape allegation at Disney World. Then they have a conversation with multi-hyphenate Jenna Lamia (Awkward, Resident Alien).SOURCES:Tampa Bay TimesWikipedia - Irish TravellersCult Education InstituteDateline NBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Just Detention International - “A health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.”https://justdetention.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Undercover Mother” (Season 16, Episode 15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/16/20221 hour, 57 minutes, 38 seconds
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Savior

Today, Liza and Kara go over SVU’s “Savior” (Season 11, Episode 14), analyze the crimes of The Yorkshire Ripper, and have a conversation with the very funny Henry Zebrowski.SOURCES:Biography.comWikipedia - Peter Sutcliffe‘The Ripper’ - DocumentaryUSA TodayExeculink.comManchester Evening NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Treasures - “Empowering women in the sex industry and survivors of trafficking to live healthy, flourishing lives.”https://www.iamatreasure.com/Next week’s episode will be “Taken” (Season 2, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/9/20222 hours, 21 minutes, 50 seconds
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Zero Tolerance

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Zero Tolerance” (Season 20, Episode 3), do a deep dive into the Trump family separation policy and the Southwest Key Facilities abuses, and have a great conversation with up-and-comer Scarlett Lopez.SOURCES:AZ Central - 1AZ Central - 2Department of Justice - U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of ArizonaSouthwestKey.orgNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10AP News Washington PostHuman Rights Watch - 1Human Rights Watch - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Al Otro Lado - Justice For Migrantshttps://alotrolado.org/Next week’s episode will be “Savior” (Season 11, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/2/20222 hours, 14 minutes, 48 seconds
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Daydream Believer

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Daydream Believer” (Season 16, Episode 20), cover the terrors of the (yet to be identified) Long Island Serial Killer, and chat with the delightful Dallas Roberts.SOURCES:Investigation Discovery - 1Investigation Discovery - 2Rolling StoneNY TimesWikipediaLong Island PressDen of GeekCBS News - 1CBS News - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: https://www.gilgonews.com/Next week’s episode will be “Zero Tolerance” (Season 20, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/26/20222 hours, 34 minutes, 25 seconds
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Did You Believe in Miracles?

This week, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Did You Believe in Miracles?” (Season 23, Episode 20), go through the history of the kidnappings of Jan Broberg Felt, and talk to the lovely Virginia Kull. SOURCES:Documentary: Abducted in Plain SightWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Abducted in Plain Sight - https://www.netflix.com/title/81000864Next week’s episode will be “Daydream Believer” (Season 16, Episode 20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/19/20222 hours, 35 minutes, 40 seconds
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Criminal Stories

Today, Liza and Kara dive into SVU’s “Criminal Stories” (Season 15, Episode 18), break down the Tawana Brawley rape allegations, and sit down with the very talented, Summer Bishil.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2WikipediaInternet Archive - 1Internet Archive - 2NPRHistoryNewsweekWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Equal Rights Advocates - https://www.equalrights.org/advice-for-muslim-south-asian-survivors/Next week’s episode will be “Did You Believe in Miracles?” (Season 23, Episode 20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/12/20222 hours, 24 minutes, 54 seconds
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Limitations

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the classic SVU episode, “Limitations” (Season 1, Episode 14), cover the background of both the Kathleen Ham case and the crimes of the “Balcony Rapist”, and have a chat with the lovely, Jenny Bacon.SOURCES:NBC NewsNY TimesGotham GazetteGlobal NewsThe Globe and MailBuffalo News - 1Buffalo News - 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: “Should Statutes of Limitations for Rape Be Abolished?” - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/magazine/should-statutes-of-limitations-for-rape-be-abolished.html  Next week’s episode will be “Criminal Stories” (Season 15, Episode 18).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/5/20222 hours, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
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Starved

This week, Kara and Liza recount SVU’s “Starved” (Season 7, Episode 8), dive into the history of the Terri Schiavo case, and talk to acclaimed actress, Veronica Cartwright. SOURCES:USA TodayWikipediaTBO NewsCNN NY Times WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Death With Dignity - https://deathwithdignity.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Limitations” (Season 1, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/28/20222 hours, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
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Legacy

Today, Liza and Kara go way back to discuss the early SVU episode, “Legacy” (Season 2, Episode 4), break down the murder of Elisa Izquierdo, and have a conversation with the very delightful actor, Yancey Arias.SOURCES:NewsweekNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Prevent Child Abuse America - https://preventchildabuse.org/  Next week’s episode will be “Starved” (Season 7, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/21/20221 hour, 53 minutes, 54 seconds
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Stolen

Kara and Liza recap the classic SVU episode, “Stolen” (Season 3, Episode 3), cover the crimes of Jon Robinson, and sit down to have a chat with legendary actress, Celia Weston.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3Creative Family ConnectionsABC News HeavyWashington PostThe CinemaholicThat’s Life! WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: “This Is What Nobody Tells You About Adoption” by Andrea Ross - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/adoption-trauma-savior-myth_n_608598b9e4b05af50db72167 Next week’s episode will be “Legacy” (Season 2, Episode 4).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/14/20221 hour, 57 minutes, 56 seconds
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Loss

Liza and Kara dissect the classic SVU episode, “Loss” (Season 5, Episode 4), cover the crimes of Pablo Escobar and the Medellin cartel, and have an ex parte discussion with Alex Cabot herself, the wonderful Stephanie March.SOURCES:Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2PropublicaNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NBC NewsBiographyAll That’s InterestingVanity Fair - 1Vanity Fair - 2 WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Washington Office on Latin America - wola.org Next week’s episode will be “Stolen” (Season 3, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/7/20222 hours, 11 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Burden of Our Choices

In this very timely episode, Kara and Liza go over SVU’s “The Burden of Our Choices” (Season 21, Episode 4), discuss the fate of Roe v. Wade with the president of Planned Parenthood’s CA chapter, Jodi Hicks, and interview detective Kat Tamin, Jamie Gray Hyder. SOURCES:Britannica WikipediaHistory WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Planned Parenthood CA -  SayAbortionCalifornia.com Next week’s episode will be “Loss” (Season 5, Episode 4).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/31/20222 hours, 34 minutes, 16 seconds
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Military Justice

Today Liza and Kara get into the SVU episode, “Military Justice” (Season 15, Episode 8), break down systemic rape coverups in the military (specifically the case of Rebecca Blumer), and chat with Broadway and TV icon, Laura Benanti. SOURCES:Rolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Protect Our Defenders - https://www.protectourdefenders.com/ Next week’s episode will be “The Burden of Our Choices” (Season 21, Episode 4).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/24/20222 hours, 1 minute, 33 seconds
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Making a Rapist

This week, Kara and Liza dive into SVU’s “Making a Rapist” (Season 18, Episode 2), discuss the controversial case of Steven Avery, and sit down with SVU’s contentious defense attorney (but IRL sweetheart), Delaney Williams.SOURCES:Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2NY TimesKathleenTZellner.comHeavyLacrosse TribuneABC NewsMilwaukee MagPost Crescent - 1Post Crescent - 2Innocence ProjectWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth - https://www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic/wrongfulconvictionsyouth/making-a-murderer/ Next week’s episode will be “Military Justice” (Season 15, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/17/20222 hours, 15 minutes, 20 seconds
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Forty-One Witnesses

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode, “Forty-One Witnesses” (Season 17, Episode 13), cover the murder of Kitty Genovese, and have a conversation with the charming, J. Mallory McCree.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3Wikipedia“The Wintess” (documentary)Psychology Today WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Witness (2015) - Link to watchNext week’s episode will be “Making a Rapist” (Season 18, Episode 2).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/10/20222 hours, 6 minutes, 35 seconds
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Intoxicated

For this week, Kara and Liza go over SVU’s “Intoxicated” (Season 6, Episode 19), examine the murders of Vicki Robinson and Barbara Mullinex, and interview legendary actor, Cathy Moriarty.SOURCES:Tampa Bay Times - 1Tampa Bay Times - 2Tampa Bay Times - 3Tampa Bay Times - 4Tampa Bay Times - 5Tampa Bay Times - 6CBS NewsOxygenOC RegisterMy Crime LibraryForensic Files NowNews Channel 8 (NBC) WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: ChildHelp - https://www.childhelp.org/ Next week’s episode will be “41 Witnesses” (Season 17, Episode 13).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/3/20222 hours
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Send in the Clowns

Today, Liza and Kara get into the SVU episode, “Send in the Clowns” (Season 19, Episode 17), break down the kidnapping of Elizabeth Thomas, and chat with the very funny Will Sasso. SOURCES:People - 1People - 2People - 3Teen Vogue - 1Teen Vogue - 2Teen Vogue - 3ABC NewsWKRN.comColumbia Daily HeraldNY PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA) - https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/saam-svpa/ Next week’s episode will be “Intoxicated” (Season 6, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/26/20221 hour, 45 minutes, 4 seconds
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Decline and Fall

This week, Kara and Liza dive into SVU’s “Decline and Fall” (Season 18, Episode 9), discuss the Succession-esque life and times of Viacom chairman, Sumner Redstone, and sit down with the episode’s brilliant writer, Robert Brooks Cohen.SOURCES:Vanity Fair - 1Vanity Fair - 2LA TimesWikipediaUSA TodayTodayUs Weekly - 1Us Weekly - 2DeadlineCBS Los AngelesNY TimesHollywood ReporterWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Child Mind Institute Consent Guide - https://childmind.org/article/how-talk-kids-sex-consent-boundaries/ Next week’s episode will be “Send in the Clowns” (Season 19, Episode 17).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/19/20222 hours, 13 minutes, 35 seconds
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Friending Emily

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara talk SVU’s “Friending Emily” (Season 14, Episode 6), break down the crimes of Corey Gallisdorfer, the kidnapping of Jessyca Mullenburg, and chat with actor Lindsay Pulsipher. SOURCES:FBIWRALABC NewsAP NewsUnsolved Mysteries WikiDel Mar TimesWXII 12Next Generation CommunicationsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted - https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten Next week’s episode will be “Decline and Fall” (Season 18, Episode 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/12/20221 hour, 41 minutes, 20 seconds
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Sick

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode “Sick” (Season 5, Episode 19), dive into the Michael Jackson allegations, and have a conversation with the wonderful Jillmarie Lawrence.SOURCES:NPRYouTubeWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2Wikipedia - 3MTV NewsVanity FairNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3Daily BeastMirror UKWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Leaving Neverland - HBO Max Link Next week’s episode will be “Friending Emily” (Season 14, Episode 6).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/5/20222 hours, 31 minutes, 34 seconds
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Remember Me In Quarantine

For this week, Liza and Kara go over SVU’s “Remember Me In Quarantine” (Season 22, Episode 3), examine the murder of Meredith Kercher (and case of Amanda Knox), and interview the very fun Jordan Lane Price.SOURCES:Netflix Documentary, Amanda KnoxVanity FairBBCWikipediaThe GuardianTwitterWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Netflix's documentary, Amanda Knox.Next week’s episode will be “Sick” (Season 5, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/29/20222 hours, 15 minutes, 39 seconds
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Control

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode, “Control” (Season 5, Episode 9), cover the crimes of John Jamelske, and sit down with iconic actor, Samantha Mathis. SOURCES:CNY CentralNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Daily NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Sexual Violence Resource Center - https://www.nsvrc.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Remember Me In Quarantine” (Season 22, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/22/20222 hours, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
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Perfect

This week, Liza and Kara recap SVU’s “Perfect” (Season 4, Episode 24), break down the abduction of Elizabeth Smart, the origin of the Raelian cult (and more!), and have a chat with the darling Kimberly J. Brown. SOURCES:Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2Wikipedia - 3Wikipedia - 4Religion UnpluggedNY TimesBiographyABC NewsCNN - 1CNN - 2NBC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“My Story” by Elizabeth Smart - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17287028-my-story Next week’s episode will be “Control” (Season 5, Episode 9).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/15/20222 hours, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
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Chasing Demons

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara go over SVU’s “Chasing Demons” (Season 19, Episode 14), get into the crimes of Earl Bradley, and have a conversation with the delightful Brett Gray.SOURCES:SFSPAPenn StateDelaware Online - 1Delaware Online - 2Delaware Online - 3Delaware Online - 4Delaware Online - 5Delmarva Public MediaABC NewsCape GazetteWikipediaPeople PillUSA TodayThe Daily BeastWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Consent Parenting - https://www.instagram.com/consentparenting/ Next week’s episode will be “Perfect” (Season 4, Episode 24).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/8/20222 hours, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
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Bedtime

This week, Kara and Liza talk about SVU’s “Bedtime” (Season 11, Episode 18), take a look at the case of “The Bedroom Basher”, and talk to the one and only, Jaclyn Smith.SOURCES:LA Times - 1LA Times - 2LA Times - 3Orange County Sheriff’s Department MurderpediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Advancing Real Change - https://www.advancechange.org/who-we-are.html Next week’s episode will be “Chasing Demons” (Season 19, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/1/20221 hour, 47 minutes, 27 seconds
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Scourge

In today’s episode, Liza and Kara break down the SVU episode, “Scourge” (Season 2, Episode 21), discuss the murders of serial killer, Herbert Mullin, and chat with the charming Liza Lapira.SOURCES:Crime Library WikipediaSerial Killers Documentaries (YouTube)Serial Killer Minds (YouTube)Real Crime (YouTube)CBS SF Bay AreaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/raise/raise-resources-for-patients-and-families Next week’s episode will be “Bedtime” (Season 11, Episode 18).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/22/20222 hours, 18 minutes, 52 seconds
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Streetwise

Today, Liza and Kara get into the SVU episode, “Streetwise” (Season 9, Episode 11), tackle the Manson Family murders, and sit down with esteemed actor and director, Helen Shaver.SOURCES:Washington Post - 1Washington Post - 2VoxBritannicaNY Times Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:All God’s Children By Rene Denfeld - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/98057  Next week’s episode will be “Scourge” (Season 2, Episode 21).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/15/20222 hours, 12 minutes, 3 seconds
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Justice

On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza talk SVU’s “Justice” (Season 3, Episode 19), unpack the assassination of Judge John H. Wood, and chat with Burt Trevor himself, the lovely Daniel Sunjata.SOURCES:My San Antonio - 1My San Antonio - 2KENS 5Washington Post - 1Washington Post - 2NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4News 4 San AntonioThe GuardianUNILADOxygenABC NewsEl Paso TimesWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:AACAP - Trauma and Child Abuse Resource Center - https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Child_Abuse_Resource_Center/Home.aspx Next week’s episode will be “Streetwise” (Season 9, Episode 11).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/8/20222 hours, 6 minutes, 10 seconds
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Tragedy

This week, Liza and Kara dive into SVU’s “Tragedy” (Season 5, Episode 1), discuss the murder of Laci Peterson, and sit down with legendary actor, Kellie Martin.SOURCES:The Murder of Laci PetersonNY Times - 1NY Times - 2CNNRolling StoneAltaABC NewsModesto Bee WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation - https://www.goodreads.com/book/690429/get_a_copy  Next week’s episode will be “Justice” (Season 3, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/1/20222 hours, 37 minutes, 59 seconds
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Producer's Backend

Today, Kara and Liza discuss the SVU episode, “Producer’s Backend” (Season 16, Episode 3), the controversies around Bryan Singer and Dan Schneider, and chat with the lovely Stevie Lynn Jones. SOURCES:The AtlanticWikipediaRolling StoneHollywood ReporterVariety - 1Variety - 2LA Times  WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  Next week’s episode will be “Tragedy” (Season 5, Episode 1).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/25/20221 hour, 56 minutes, 59 seconds
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Blood Brothers

Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Blood Brothers” (Season 13, Episode 3), the background of the Arnold Schwarzenegger affair, and chat with the talented Judy Reyes. SOURCES:LA Times - 1LA Times - 2NY Daily NewsWikipediaHello!The SunSydney Morning Harold  WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:North American Council on Adoptable Children - https://nacac.org/ Next week’s episode will be “Producer’s Backend” (Season 16, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/18/20222 hours, 3 minutes, 27 seconds
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One More Tale of Two Victims

In this week’s episode, Kara and Liza break down the SVU episode “One More Tale of Two Victims (Season 23, Episode 4), the case of Trevor Lawler, and interview actor (and friend!) Johnny Pemberton.SOURCES:BBC - 1BBC - 2IndependentDaily MailManchester Evening NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINN - https://www.rainn.org/Next week’s episode will be “Blood Brothers” (Season 13, Episode 3). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/11/20221 hour, 50 minutes, 49 seconds
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Name

This week, Liza and Kara break down “Name” (Season 7, Episode 7), the mysterious disappearances of “The Boy in the Box” and “The Clinton Avenue Five,” and interview the multi-talented Paula Garcés. SOURCES:NY Times Philadelphia InquirerNJ 101.5CBS New YorkNJ.com - 1NJ.com - 2NJ.com - 3BlackHistory.comCrime ReadsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cold Case Foundation - https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/ Next week’s episode will be “One More Tale of Two Victims” (Season 23, Episode 4). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/4/20221 hour, 42 minutes, 47 seconds
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Hell's Kitchen

Today, Liza and Kara discuss “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 20, Episode 8), the Mario Batali and Brett Kavanaugh allegations, and chat with actor Sara Bues. SOURCES:Axios - 1Axios - 2Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2The New YorkerLA TimesHarvard Business ReviewEater - 1Eater - 2Newsweek ABC NewsFox LexingtonWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Hollaback! - https://www.ihollaback.org/Next week’s episode will be “Name” (Season 7, Episode 7).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/28/20211 hour, 50 minutes, 24 seconds
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Presumed Guilty

In honor of the holiday season, Kara and Liza recap an SVU Christmas episode “Presumed Guilty” (Season 14, Episode 10), talk about the long history of child abuse in the Catholic Church, and interview legendary character actor Denis O’Hare. SOURCES:CNNBBCNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10Herman LawProPublicaUSA TodayNY PostThe Limited TimesCourthouse NewsWashington PostNewcastle HeraldWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) - https://www.snapnetwork.org/Next week’s episode will be “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 20, Episode 8). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/21/20212 hours, 15 minutes, 33 seconds
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Pathological

This week, Liza and Kara talk “Pathological” (Season 19, Episode 10), the story of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard, and interview the episode’s lead, Erin Wilhelmi. SOURCES:Mommy Dead and Dearest - HBOBiographyPeopleBuzzfeed NewsWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Mommy Dead and Dearest (HBO) - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/mommy-dead-and-dearestNext week’s episode will be “Presumed Guilty” (Season 14, Episode 10). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/14/20211 hour, 49 minutes, 2 seconds
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Pure

Today Kara and Liza celebrate the one year anniversary of That’s Messed Up! They cover the SVU episode “Pure” (Season 6, Episode 18), the case of Bobbie Jo Stinnett, and interview SVU superfan Karen Kilgariff. SOURCES:KMBC NBC News  The SunWikipedia Topeka Capital-JournalBBC WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide - https://deathpenaltyworldwide.org/Next week’s episode will be “Pathological” (Season 19, Episode 10). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/7/20212 hours, 2 minutes, 50 seconds
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Poison

Today, Kara and Liza recap “Poison” (Season 5, Episode 24), the story of Patricia Stallings, and interview legendary actor, Tom Skerritt.SOURCES:Unsolved MysteriesPeopleWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Innocence Project - https://innocenceproject.orgNext week’s episode will be “Pure” (Season 6, Episode 18). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/30/20211 hour, 25 minutes, 14 seconds
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Scavenger

Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Scavenger” (Season 6, Episode 4), the BTK Killer, and interview Tony-winning character actor, Elizabeth Franz.SOURCES:Biography - 1Biography - 2The Wichita EagleWikipediaABC NewsA&ECNNUSA TodayThe SunRolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“Confessions of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer” by Katherine Ramsland https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29464589-confession-of-a-serial-killerNext week’s episode will be “Poison” (Season 5, Episode 24). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/23/20211 hour, 54 minutes, 39 seconds
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Witness

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza talk “Witness” (Season 11, Episode 16) and the atrocities against women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, plus an interview with actress Saidah Arrika Ekulona, who plays one of SVU’s most powerful characters, Nardalee Ula. SOURCES:TimeHuffpostJSTOREnough ProjectBBCThe GuardianWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Women for Women International - https://www.womenforwomen.org/where-we-work/democratic-republic-congoNext week’s episode will be “Scavenger” (Season 6, Episode 4).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/16/20211 hour, 44 minutes, 35 seconds
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Imprisoned Lives

This week, Kara and Liza talk “Imprisoned Lives” (Season 15, Episode 2), the heinous crimes of Ariel Castro, and interview SVU two-timer, Agatha Nowicki. SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7News 5 ClevelandABC News - 1ABC News - 2Lilyroselee.comA&EPeopleCleveland 19 NewsNZ HeraldCNNWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Cleveland Missing - https://clevelandmissing.org/Next week’s episode will be “Witness” (Season 11, Episode 16).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/9/20211 hour, 45 minutes, 41 seconds
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Taboo

Today’s episode recaps “Taboo” (Season 7, Episode 14), the story of Holly Ashcraft, and Liza and Kara talk with the extremely talented Schuyler Fisk.SOURCES:NBC NewsLA TimesWhittier Daily NewsDaily TrojanCBS Los AngelesMissoulianWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Planned Parenthood - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/Next week’s episode will be “Imprisoned Lives” (Season 15, Episode 2). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/2/20211 hour, 27 minutes, 12 seconds
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Chameleon

Today, Kara and Liza cover “Chameleon” (Season 4, Episode 1), serial killer Aileen Wuornos, and talk with the chameleon herself, Sharon Lawrence. SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times -2Jacksonville.comDignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and ViolenceMs. Magazine“Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer” documentaryWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Her Whole Truth - https://www.instagram.com/herwholetruth/Next week’s episode will be “Taboo” (Season 7, Episode 14).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/26/20211 hour, 53 minutes, 36 seconds
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Loophole

Liza and Kara cover “Loophole” (Season 8, Episode 13), the Willowbrook State School abuse scandal, and talk with TARU Tech Morales, aka actor Joel de la Fuente.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5TimelineNPRWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Arc - https://thearc.org/Next week’s episode will be “Chameleon” (Season 4, Episode 1). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/19/20211 hour, 59 minutes, 49 seconds
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Holden's Manifesto

This week, Kara and Liza talk “Holden’s Manifesto” (Season 16, Episode 4), the 2014 Isla Vista killings committed by Elliot Rodger, and interview Holden himself, actor John Karna. SOURCES:NY TimesCNNWikipediaChicago TribuneLA Times - 1LA Times - 2NoozhawkThe CutSydney Morning HeraldBBCABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: "The Rage of the Incels" by Jia Tolentino in The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-rage-of-the-incelsNext week’s episode will be “Loophole” (Season 8, Episode 13). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/12/20211 hour, 40 minutes, 40 seconds
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Downloaded Child

On today’s episode, Liza and Kara cover “Downloaded Child” (Season 15, Episode 19), the story of Amy Unknown, and talk with the episode's lead actress, Meghann Fahy. SOURCES:Lincoln Journal StarWashington PostNY TimesWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2SlateTyler Morning TelegraphWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The FBI’s Child Pornography Victim Assistance (CPVA) Programhttps://www.fbi.gov/resources/victim-services/cpvaNext week’s episode will be “Holden’s Manifesto” (Season 16, Episode 4). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/5/20211 hour, 50 minutes, 44 seconds
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Pretend

Kara and Liza talk “Pretend” (Season 8, Episode 21), the fascinating case of Treva Throneberry, and interview the charming Michael Welch.SOURCES:ABC NewsThe OlympianTexas MonthlyWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Together We Rise - https://www.togetherwerise.org/Next week’s episode will be “Downloaded Child” (Season 15, Episode 19).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/28/20212 hours, 1 minute, 41 seconds
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The Book of Esther

This week, Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “The Book of Esther” (Season 19, Episode 20), the Turpin Family, and talk with Esther herself, actress Rebekah Kennedy. SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4Washington Post60 Minutes AustraliaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Journey Free - https://journeyfree.org/Next week’s episode will be “Pretend” (Season 8, Episode 21). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/21/20211 hour, 34 minutes, 34 seconds
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Mother

This episode covers “Mother” (Season 5, Episode 3), the case of Margaret Bean-Bayog, and Kara and Liza talk with the episode’s guest star, Jon Abrahams.SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2Boston MagazineGreensboro.comThe Harvard Crimson - 1The Harvard Crimson - 2NewsweekWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Therapy Exploitation Link Line - https://therapyabuse.org/Next week’s episode will be “The Book of Esther” (Season 19, Episode 20). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/14/20211 hour, 40 minutes, 25 seconds
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Signature

This episode covers “Signature” (Season 9, Episode 12), the case of the Toy-Box Killer, and Liza and Kara interview a true star and the lead of this episode, Erika Christensen. SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2WikipediaOxygenAll That’s InterestingWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“Cries in the Desert: The Shocking True Story of a Sadistic Torturer” by John Glatthttps://www.amazon.com/Cries-Desert-Shocking-Sadistic-Torturer-ebook/dp/B003J564ZINext week’s episode will be “Mother” (Season 5, Episode 3).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/7/20211 hour, 47 minutes, 36 seconds
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Learning Curve

Liza and Kara cover SVU’s “Learning Curve” (Season 13, Episode 21), the Latin King Goonies, and interview Fin’s son, Ken Randall, aka actor Ernest Waddell.SOURCES:The Daily BeastNY Times - 1NY Times - 2ABC NewsGothamistWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Next week’s episode will be “Signature” (Season 9, Episode 12). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/31/20211 hour, 26 minutes, 45 seconds
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Patrimonial Burden

On today’s episode, Kara and Liza cover “Patrimonial Burden” (Season 17, Episode 7), the Duggar family, and talk with delightful actress, Geneva Carr.SOURCES:USA TodayImgurDefamerIn Touch WeeklyUS MagazineReutersFox NewsWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Recovering from Religion - https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/Next week’s episode will be “Learning Curve” (Season 13, Episode 21). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/24/20211 hour, 47 minutes, 41 seconds
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Dissonant Voices

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Dissonant Voices” (Season 15, Episode 7), the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal, and chat with the dazzling Hana Hayes. SOURCES:The GuardianWashington PostBBCNY Times - 1NY Times - 2DeadlineABC News WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINN - https://www.rainn.org/Next week’s episode will be “Patrimonial Burden” (Season 17, Episode 7). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/17/20211 hour, 39 minutes, 8 seconds
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Charisma

Kara and Liza recap “Charisma” (Season 6, Episode 7), the crimes of Marcus Wesson, and interview the man who has haunted their dreams in the role of Abraham, actor Jeff Kober.SOURCES:Your Central ValleyFilm DailyABC 30NY TimesNY Daily NewsDeLani R. BartletteABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“The Wesson Vampire Clan” - The podcast Cults by Parcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/44s6YAldA73AdSX2bHs8zM?si=JKmEtJ9_RniLiNS-nSyBZg&dl_branch=1Next week’s episode will be “Dissonant Voices” (Season 15, Episode 7). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/10/20211 hour, 46 minutes, 21 seconds
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Intimidation Game

Today covers SVU’s “Intimidation Game” (Season 16, Episode 14), the Gamergate controversy, the story of Anita Sarkeesian, and Kara and Liza talk with the episode’s lead, Mouzam Makkar. SOURCES:Washington PostCosmopolitanFeminist Frequency IGNNY TimesWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Feminist Frequency - https://feministfrequency.com/Next week’s episode will be “Charisma” (Season 6, Episode 7). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/3/20211 hour, 46 minutes, 25 seconds
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Pique

Liza and Kara take listeners through the classic SVU episode “Pique”, tell the story of Barbara and Tony Baekeland, and talk with actor and director, Chad Lowe. SOURCES:New York Daily NewsHistoryWikipediaCrime & Investigation WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Survivors of Incest Anonymous - https://siawso.org/Next week’s episode will be “Intimidation Game” (Season 16, Episode 14). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/27/20211 hour, 55 minutes, 29 seconds
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Rooftop

This episode, Kara and Liza recap “Rooftop” (Season 3, Episode 4), the story of Nushawn Williams, and talk with returning guest and SVU superstar, Neal Baer. SOURCES:The Center for HIV Law and PolicyNY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3Wikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2WIVB 4South Coast TodayWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:(1) Black AIDS Institute (BAI) - https://blackaids.org/(2) “Notorious H.I.V.: The Media Spectacle of Nushawn Williams” by Thomas ShevoryNext week’s episode will be “Pique” (Season 2, Episode 20). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/20/20211 hour, 35 minutes, 58 seconds
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Rapist Anonymous

Today’s episode covers “Rapist Anonymous” (Season 15, Episode 9), Jodi Arias, and Kara and Liza chat with the very talented Thomas Sadoski. SOURCES:20/20 - “Gone in a Flash” (Hulu - Season 42, Episode 17)HuffPostABC NewsAssociated Press NewsCNNCBS NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Women For Sobriety - https://womenforsobriety.org/Next week’s episode will be “Rooftop” (Season 3, Episode 4).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/13/20211 hour, 51 minutes, 49 seconds
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I Deserve Some Loving Too

Kara and Liza recap the SVU episode “I Deserve Some Loving Too” (Season 21, Episode 14), the cases of John Jacobs Olivas and Wilfredo Rodriguez, and talk with actress Lee Hubilla. SOURCES:The IndependentInmate AidBuzzfeed News - 1Buzzfeed News - 2Associated Press NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:American Immigration Council - https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/Next week’s episode will be “Rapist Anonymous” (Season 15, Episode 9). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/6/20211 hour, 32 minutes, 57 seconds
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Head

This week, Kara and Liza take listeners through “Head” (Season 5, Episode 25), the true story it’s based on, and interview the episode’s red herring, James Urbaniak. SOURCES:New ScientistThe AtlanticThe IndependentBBC NewsLegal AffairsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:MaleSurvivor - https://malesurvivor.org/Next week’s episode will be “I Deserve Some Loving Too” (Season 21, Episode 14). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/29/20211 hour, 26 minutes, 29 seconds
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Smut

This episode, Kara and Liza cover “Smut” (Season 10, Episode 10), the Andrew Luster case, and talk with the multi-talented actress, Kelly Hu. SOURCES:The New York Times - 1The New York Times - 2Los Angeles TimesWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2Study.comNCBISnopesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG GO:NO MORE - https://nomore.org/Next week’s episode will be “Head” (Season 5, Episode 25).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/22/20211 hour, 41 minutes, 8 seconds
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Collateral Damages

Today’s episode covers “Collateral Damages” (Season 17, Episode 15), Subway’s Jared Fogle, and Liza and Kara interview SVU writer and co-executive producer, Samantha Corbin-Miller. SOURCES:The Indianapolis StarABC NewsWikipediaDaily BeastLA TimesNew York Daily NewsNBC New YorkBusiness InsiderWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:"The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?" by Michael H. Keller and Gabriel J.X. Dancehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/09/28/us/child-sex-abuse.html?mtrref=www.google.com&assetType=REGIWALLNext week’s episode will be “Smut” (Season 10, Episode 10).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/15/20211 hour, 39 minutes, 19 seconds
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Lessons Learned

Kara and Liza cover “Lessons Learned” (Season 14, Episode 8), The Horace Mann School sex abuse scandal, and talk with star of stage and screen, Anthony Rapp. SOURCES:The New York Times - 1The New York Times - 2WikipediaThe AtlanticThe New YorkerUSA TodayWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“The Horace Mann School’s Secret History of Sexual Abuse” by Amos Kamilhttps://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/10/magazine/the-horace-mann-schools-secret-history-of-sexual-abuse.htmlNext week’s episode will be “Collateral Damages” (Season 17, Episode 15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/8/20211 hour, 47 minutes, 37 seconds
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Execution

This week covers the SVU episode “Execution” (Season 3, Episode 15), notorious serial killer Ed Kemper, and Kara and Liza talk with series regular George Huang, aka the one and only BD Wong. SOURCES:Biography.comThomas FlightKTLA 5True Crime MagazineWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI” by Robert K. Ressler and Tom Shachtman - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79085.Whoever_Fights_MonstersNext week’s episode will be “Lessons Learned” (Season 14, Episode 8).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/1/20212 hours, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
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Glasgowman's Wrath

This episode covers “Glasgowman’s Wrath” (Season 16, Episode 6), the wild tale of the Slender Man stabbings, and Kara and Liza interview Chloe Csengery, the actress who portrayed Perry Gilbert. SOURCES:Beware the Slenderman (HBOMax)TMJ4 NewsABC News - 1ABC News - 220/20Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe SunWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - https://www.nami.org/Next week’s episode will be “Execution” (Season 3, Episode 15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/25/20211 hour, 37 minutes
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Fault

This week Kara and Liza cover the classic SVU episode, “Fault” (Season 7, Episode 19), the case of Joseph Edward Duncan III, and talk with legendary actor, Lou Diamond Phillips. SOURCES: PeopleFBI: Criminal PursuitMurderpediaWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:National Center for Victims of Crime - https://victimsofcrime.org/Next week’s episode will be “Glasgowman’s Wrath” (Season 16, Episode 6).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/18/20211 hour, 37 minutes, 18 seconds
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Hunting Ground

Join Kara and Liza as they recap “Hunting Ground” (Season 13, Episode 15), discuss the heinous crimes of The Butcher Baker (Robert Hansen), and interview actress Emily Kinney. SOURCES:NY TimesThe FBI FilesAlaska DispatchWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Porn Work: Sex, Labor, and Late Capitalism by Heather Berg - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HGTGG4X/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Hacking//Hustling - https://hackinghustling.org/Next week’s episode will be “Fault” (Season 7, Episode 19).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/11/20211 hour, 36 minutes, 22 seconds
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Identity

Listeners asked for “Identity” (Season 6, Episode 12) and it’s finally here. Kara and Liza also cover the true story of David Reimer and chat with SVU’s Dr. Rebecca Hendrix, aka actress Mary Stuart Masterson. SOURCES:LA TimesNY TimesWikipediaThe Globe and MailBBC - 1BBC - 2The Oprah Winfrey ShowCBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl” by John Colapintohttps://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-019211-2Next week’s episode will be “Hunting Ground” (Season 13, Episode 15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/4/20211 hour, 33 minutes, 58 seconds
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Vulnerable

This episode covers SVU’s “Vulnerable” (Season 4, Episode 3), the case of Kristen Gilbert, and Kara and Liza interview the actor who portrayed Hal, Andy Powers.SOURCES:Snapped (Season 23, Episode 17)WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Alzheimer’s Association - Abuse: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/abuseCare For The Givers Project: https://www.instagram.com/careforthegivers/Next week’s episode will be “Identity” (Season 6, Episode 12). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/27/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 10 seconds
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Choreographed

This 4/20, Liza and Kara bring you a chill episode, covering SVU’s “Choreographed”, the future of microchips, and an interview with TV dad, comedian, and sometimes bad guy, Bob Saget. SOURCES:ABC NewsInverse.comBBCNY PostNPRReutersUSA TodayDangerous ThingsWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Scleroderma Research Foundation: https://srfcure.org/Next week’s episode will be “Vulnerable” (Season 4, Episode 3). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/20/20211 hour, 31 minutes, 44 seconds
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Intent

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode “Intent” (Season 19, Episode 8), the Shelly Chartier case, and talk with the SVU-catfisher herself, actress Tenea Intriago. SOURCES:Catfish: The TV Show (Season 6, Episode 12)20/20 ABC: Hooking a Catfish The SunWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“5 Easy Ways to Protect Yourself Online” - National Cybersecurity Alliance: https://staysafeonline.org/blog/5-easy-online-safety-tips/Next week’s episode will be “Choreographed” (Season 8, Episode 9). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/13/20211 hour, 31 minutes, 21 seconds
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Institutional Fail

This episode, Liza and Kara recap SVU’s “Institutional Fail” (Season 17, Episode 4), the heartbreaking story of Nixzmary Brown, and interview the multi-talented actress, Jessica Pimentel. SOURCES:The New York Times - 1The New York Times - 2The New York Times - 3USA TodayNY Daily NewsWikipediaThe New York State SenateNew York Post - 1New York Post - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The National CASA/GAL Association for Children: https://nationalcasagal.org/Next week’s episode will be “Intent” (Season 19, Episode 8). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/6/20211 hour, 31 minutes, 21 seconds
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Conscience

This episode, Liza and Kara cover “Conscience” (Season 6, Episode 6), adolescent murderer Eric M. Smith, and chat with SVU executive producer and showrunner (seasons 2-12), Neal Baer. SOURCES:CBS NewsThe New York TimesDemocrat & ChronicleThe Steuben Courier AdvocateWikipediaWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:“When Your Child is a Psychopath” - Story by Barbara Bradley Hagerty: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/06/when-your-child-is-a-psychopath/524502/Next week’s episode will be “Institutional Fail” (Season 17, Episode 4). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/30/20211 hour, 31 minutes, 1 second
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Sugar

This week Kara and Liza celebrate their Sweet 16, talking all things 16th Precinct, “Sugar” (Season 11, Episode 2), and the case of Jasmine Fiore. They also interview the charming and amazing actor, Eric McCormack. SOURCES:Entertainment WeeklyTrue Crime with Aphrodite Jones (Season 2, Episode 7 - Available on Discovery+)ABC NewsWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Red Canary Song: https://www.redcanarysong.net/Next week’s episode will be “Conscience” (Season 6, Episode 6). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/23/20211 hour, 39 minutes, 26 seconds
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Broken Rhymes

Kara and Liza delve into the world of hip hop in SVU’s “Broken Rhymes” (Season 18, Episode 6) followed by a closer look at the alleged relationship between Tyga and Mia Isabella that it’s based on. Plus, an interview with legendary musician and actor, Wyclef Jean. SOURCES: Lovebscott.comTerezowens.comVICEInternational Business Times - 1International Business Times - 2Daily MirrorWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2Wikipedia - 3WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/Next week’s episode will be “Sugar” (Season 11, Episode 2).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/16/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 45 seconds
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Stranger

On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza breakdown SVU’s “Stranger” (Season 10, Episode 11), and the two crimes it’s based on: serial impostor Frédéric Bourdin and the harrowing story of survivor Elisabeth Fritzl. Plus, an interview with actress Ellen Woglom. SOURCES:(1) Frédéric Bourdin:WikipediaBird In FlightYouTubeTime(2) Elisabeth Fritzl: Independent 1Independent 2The New York TimesThe Daily MirrorWikipediaThe SunWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/Next week’s episode will be “Broken Rhymes” (Season 18, Episode 6). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/9/20211 hour, 33 minutes, 23 seconds
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Serendipity

This week’s episode covers SVU’s “Serendipity” (Season 5, Episode 5), the crimes of Dr. John Schneeberger, and Kara and Liza interview SVU legend ADA Casey Novak, actress Diane Neal. SOURCES:Forensic FilesCrime MagazineCBCWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Joyful Heart Foundation: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/Next week’s episode will be “Stranger” (Season 10, Episode 11). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/2/20211 hour, 33 minutes, 5 seconds
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Counselor, It's Chinatown

This week, Kara and Liza discuss “Counselor, It’s Chinatown” (Season 21, Episode 7) and The Orchids of Asia Day Spa story. Plus an interview with comedy icon and fellow SVU superfan, Margaret Cho, who portrayed Evelyn Lee.SOURCES:Vanity Fair - 1Vanity Fair - 2Palm Beach Post - 1Palm Beach Post - 2 Palm Beach Post - 3Rolling StoneABC NewsWPTV NewsNY MagWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:From That’s Messed Up listener, Mary Haggerty: Shared Hope International’s informational guide - “Responding to Sex Trafficking Victim Offender Intersectionality” https://sharedhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SH_Responding-to-Sex-Trafficking-Victim-Offender-Intersectionality2020_FINAL.pdfNext week’s episode will be “Serendipity” (Season 5, Episode 5).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/23/20211 hour, 30 minutes, 41 seconds
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Mean

This episode, Kara and Liza recap “Mean” (Season 5, Episode 17), cover the case of Shanda Sharer, and talk to the ultimate mean girl, Brittany, aka Kelli Garner. SOURCES:The 1990’s: The Deadliest Decade (Episode: The New Girl)WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Stomp Out Bullying: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/Lambda Legal: https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights/article/trans-resources-incarcerated-peopleNext week’s episode will be “Counselor, It’s Chinatown” (Season 21, Episode 7). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/16/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 56 seconds
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Slaves

This week Kara and Liza are taking it back to the beginning, covering SVU’s “Slaves” (Season 1, Episode 22) and the story of Colleen Stan, plus an interview with Captain Cragen himself, actor Dann Florek.SOURCES:Colleen Stan: Girl in the Box, Part 1Colleen Stan: Girl in the Box, Part 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Write to the CA Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom to express your concerns about the potential early release of Cameron Hooker. Cameron HookerCDCR #: D18324Board of Parole HearingsPost Office Box 4036Sacramento, CA 95812-4036Phone: 916-445-4072CDCR Office of Survivor Rights and [email protected] Gavin Newsom1303 10th Street, Suite 1173Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) [email protected]://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/Next week’s episode will be “Mean” (Season 5, Episode 17). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/9/20211 hour, 35 minutes, 4 seconds
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Lost Traveler

On this week’s episode, Liza and Kara chat “Lost Traveler” (Season 13, Episode 9), the story of Leiby Kletzky, and interview SVU-favorite, Scott William Winters.SOURCES:NYMag -1NYMag - 2The New York TimesNY PostBrooklyn PaperWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:If you want to learn more about the Romani community, this article from The Daily Beast is very informative: https://www.thedailybeast.com/american-gypsies-are-a-persecuted-minority-that-is-starting-to-fight-backScott William Winters program, Prison Fellowship: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/Next week’s episode will be “Slaves” (Season 1, Episode 22). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/2/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 39 seconds
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Pornstar’s Requiem

Kara and Liza tackle the SVU episode “Pornstar’s Requiem” (Season 16, Episode 5), the story of Belle Knox, and interview the actor who plays a controversial judge, Richard T. Jones.SOURCES:Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 1Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 2Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 3Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 4Becoming Belle Knox - Ep 5The ViewRolling StoneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:End Rape on Campus: https://endrapeoncampus.org/Next week’s episode will be “Lost Traveler” (Season 13, Episode 9). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/26/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
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Accredo

Join Kara and Liza this week as they recap “Accredo” (Season 20, Episode 5), talk all things NXIVM, and interview the actor who portrays a convincing cult leader, Sebastian Roché.SOURCES:HBO’s The VowForbesThe New York Times - 1The New York Times - 2Times UnionVanity Fair - 1Vanity Fair - 2Vanity Fair - 3NewsweekKatie HillWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/Next week’s episode will be “Pornstar’s Requiem” (Season 16, Episode 5). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/19/20211 hour, 30 minutes, 5 seconds
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Counterfeit

On this week’s episode, Kara and Liza cover “Counterfeit” (Season 3, Episode 14), the crimes of Craig Peyer, and chat with SVU-regular, Michael O’Keefe.SOURCES:Forensic FilesCBS 8 San DiegoNBC 7 San DiegoWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Join Cara Knott's family in writing to CA Governor Gavin Newsom to block any early release for Craig Peyer: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/Next week’s episode will be “Accredo” (Season 20, Episode 5). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/12/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
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Babes

This week, Liza and Kara dig into the episode “Babes” (Season 10, Episode 6), the scenario it’s based on, and hear from the pregnancy pact ringleader herself, Fidelia, aka Jess Varley.SOURCES:Mass Alliance on Teen PregnancyGloucester 18 TrailerGloucester 18 ScenesInside EditionMarieClaireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Planned Parenthood: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/5/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 22 seconds
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Burned

This episode, Kara and Liza take listeners through SVU's "Burned" (Season 8, Episode 11), the incredible story of survivor Yvette Cade, and talk with the actress who portrays Tessa, Tiffany Evans.SOURCES:OprahABC NewsWashington Post HLNWUSA 9WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/29/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 48 seconds
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Raw

This week, Kara and Liza cover the SVU episode "Raw" (Season 7, Episode 6), the multiple true crimes the episode is ripped from, and chat with Oscar-winner and icon, Marcia Gay Harden. SOURCES:Washington PostNew York TimesChicago TribuneFox 32 Chicago Indiana UniversitySouthern Poverty Law CenterFBIYouTubeMatthew F Hale (Wiki) Benjamin Nathaniel Smith (Wiki)Kingston Courthouse Shooting (Wiki)WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: Ricky Byrdsong MemorialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/22/20201 hour, 30 minutes, 51 seconds
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Damaged

This week, Kara and Liza take listeners through Liza’s all-time favorite SVU episode, “Damaged” (Season 4, Episode 11) and the true crime it’s based on, The Ken and Barbie Killers. Plus a visit from Ari Graynor! SOURCES: Ken and Barbie Killers - YouTubeEsquireWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: If you are interested in learning more about psychopathy, check out The Psychopath Test, by Jon Ronson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/15/20201 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bully

In their first episode, Kara and Liza recap SVU’s “Bully” (Season 12, Episode 18) and the true scenarios (Leona Helmsley and R. Budd Dwyer) the episode is based on. Plus an interview with the “bully” herself, Kate Burton. SOURCES:Barbara Walters SpecialR. Budd Dwyer WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: For more information on workplace bullying, visit https://workplacebullying.org/.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/8/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 13 seconds
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Introducing That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Meet Kara and Liza: friends, comedians, Law & Order: SVU superfans, and hosts of Exactly Right’s newest true crime podcast, That's Messed Up. Each week, the pair take a deep dive into an iconic SVU episode, reveal the true crime it's based on, and chat up actors involved in the production—cult leaders and fruit vendors alike. From classic crimes to ones that didn’t make the headlines—you’ll hear them all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/13/20203 minutes, 19 seconds