That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Kara and Liza break down “Twenty-Five Acts” (Season 14, Episode 3) and discuss the David Letterman blackmail scandal. SOURCES:ABC News 1ABC News 2ABC News 3ABC News 4ABC News 5Wikipedia - Stephanie BirkittCBS News 1CBS News 2CNNVanity FairThe New York TimesThe Washington PostWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Sexual Boundaries: How to Set ThemNext week’s episode will be “Girl Dishonored” (Season 14, Episode 20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - Park51Wikipedia - Joan LefkowPark51.orgThe New York TimesNew York PostLos Angeles TimesChicago TribuneWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Southern Poverty Law CenterNext week’s episode will be “Twenty-Five Acts” (Season 14, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:CNBCHartford CourantGreenwich TimeToledo BladeIndependentWashington Post - 1Washington Post - 2Wall Street Journal - 1Wall Street Journal - 2Wall Street Journal - 3Wall Street Journal - 4Wall Street Journal - 5Wall Street Journal - 6Wall Street Journal - 7NY TimesThe Herald-TimesCNNWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Trevor Project - "Support for Self-Harm Recovery"Next week’s episode will be “Penetration” (Season 12, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Liza and Kara cover “Missing Pieces” (Season 13, Episode 5) and the hoax perpetrated by Joseph Bales and Helene Lemay. SOURCES:NY Times - 1NY Times - 2Washington PostTampa Bay TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:CDC: SIDSNext week’s episode will be “Stocks & Bondage” (Season 1, Episode 9). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 CenterAP News - 1AP News - 2"Kids for Cash"Philadelphia InquirerNBC NewsNY Times - 1NY Times - 2CNNWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:"Kids for Cash" DocumentaryNext week’s episode will be “Missing Pieces” (Season 13, Episode 5). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 YorkerNew York MagazineNBC NewsChange.orgWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Innocence ProjectNext week’s episode will be “Crush” (Season 10, Episode 20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY Times - 6NY Times - 7NY Times - 8NY Times - 9NY Times - 10NY Times - 11Cleveland.com - 1Cleveland.com - 2CBS NewsNPRNY PostThe News-HeraldNBC News - 1NBC News - 2Washington PostThe LanternSandusky RegisterLA TimesWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Advocates for Children in TherapyNext week’s episode will be “Perverted Justice” (Season 16, Episode 21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3NY Times - 4NY Times - 5NY PostVillage VoiceWikipedia50-a.org - 150-a.org - 250-a.org - 350-a.org - 450-a.org - 5WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:ACLU - "Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence" Next week’s episode will be “Cage” (Season 8, Episode 8). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 PostWikipediaNY Times - 1NY Times - 2ABC NewsNY PostThe Cheshire Murders (HBO)New Haven RegisterWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Petit Family FoundationNext week’s episode will be “Internal Affairs” (Season 15, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:BBCFox 5 DCNY TimesVarietyWikipedia - 1Wikipedia - 2WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Human Rights CampaignNext week’s episode will be “Townhouse Incident” (Season 17, Episode 11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StoneUSA TodayDeath Penalty Information CenterIndy StarCNNNY Times - 1NY Times - 2ABC7 Chicago - 1ABC7Chicago - 2Tampa Bay TimesCBS News - 1CBS News - 2Ocala StarBanner - 1Ocala StarBanner - 2Ocala StarBanner - 3WikipediaLA TimesSun SentinelNews On 6WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:The Sentencing ProjectNext week’s episode will be “Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 21, Episode 3). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - 1CBS News - 2NY Times - 1NY Times - 2NY Times - 3WikipediaWHAT 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comInternational Bipolar FoundationABC NewsPeopleYahooThe New YorkerElleSports IllustratedTimes of San DiegoWHAT 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TimesWikipediaWBAL-TV 11 NewsPubMedWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:ElderAbuse.orgNext week's episode will be “Heightened Emotions” (Season 18, Episode 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 HeraldDaily StarWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Futures Without ViolenceNext week’s episode will be “Blood” (Season 6, Episode 21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TimesABC NewsWikipedia - Killing of Kayla RollandCNNMLive.comWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in AmericaNext week’s episode will be “Dependent” (Season 8, Episode 14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.