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Ep 78The Burden of Our Choices w/ Jamie Gray Hyder & Jodi Hicks

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 20222h 34m

Ep 77Military Justices w/ Laura Benanti

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 20222h 1m

Ep 76Making a Rapist w/ Delaney Williams

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 20222h 15m

Ep 75Forty-One Witnesses w/ J. Mallory McCree

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 20222h 6m

Ep 74Intoxicated w/ Cathy Moriarty

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 20222h 0m

Ep 73Send in the Clowns w/ Will Sasso

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 20221h 45m

Ep 72Decline and Fall w/ Robert Brooks Cohen

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 20222h 13m

Ep 71Friending Emily w/ Lindsay Pulsipher

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 20221h 41m

Ep 70Sick w/ Jill Marie Lawrence

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 20222h 31m

Ep 69Remember Me In Quarantine w/ Jordan Lane Price

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 20222h 15m

Ep 68Control w/ Samantha Mathis

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 20222h 5m

Ep 67Perfect w/ Kimberly J. Brown

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 20222h 7m

Ep 66Chasing Demons w/ Brett Gray

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 20222h 2m

Ep 65Bedtime w/ Jaclyn Smith

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 20221h 47m

Ep 64Scourge w/ Liza Lapira

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 20222h 18m

Ep 63Streetwise w/ Helen Shaver

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 20222h 12m

Ep 62Justice w/ Daniel Sunjata

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 20222h 6m

Ep 61Tragedy w/ Kellie Martin

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 20222h 38m

Ep 60Producer's Backend w/ Stevie Lynn Jones

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 20221h 57m

Ep 59Blood Brothers w/ Judy Reyes

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 20222h 3m

Ep 58One More Tale of Two Victims w/ Johnny Pemberton

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 20221h 50m

Ep 57Name w/ Paula Garcés

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 20221h 42m

Ep 56Hell's Kitchen w/ Sara Bues

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 20211h 50m

Ep 55Presumed Guilty w/ Denis O'Hare

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 20212h 15m

Ep 54Pathological w/ Erin Wilhelmi

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 20211h 49m

Ep 53Pure w/ Karen Kilgariff

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 20212h 2m

Ep 52Poison w/ Tom Skerritt

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 20211h 25m

Ep 51Scavenger w/ Elizabeth Franz

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 20211h 54m

Ep 50Witness w/ Saidah Arrika Ekulona

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 20211h 44m

Ep 49Imprisoned Lives w/ Agatha Nowicki

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 20211h 45m

Ep 48Taboo w/ Schuyler Fisk

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 20211h 27m

Ep 47Chameleon w/ Sharon Lawrence

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 20211h 53m

Ep 46Loophole w/ Joel de la Fuente

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 20211h 59m

Ep 45Holden's Manifesto w/ John Karna

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 20211h 40m

Ep 44Downloaded Child w/ Meghann Fahy

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 20211h 50m

Ep 43Pretend w/ Michael Welch

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 20212h 1m

Ep 42The Book of Esther w/ Rebekah Kennedy

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 20211h 34m

Ep 41Mother w/ Jon Abrahams

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 20211h 40m

Ep 40Signature w/ Erika Christensen

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 20211h 47m

Ep 39Learning Curve w/ Ernest Waddell

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 20211h 26m

Ep 38Patrimonial Burden w/ Geneva Carr

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 20211h 47m

Ep 37Dissonant Voices w/ Hana Hayes

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 20211h 39m

Ep 36Charisma w/ Jeff Kober

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 20211h 46m

Ep 35Intimidation Game w/ Mouzam Makkar

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 20211h 46m

Ep 34Pique w/ Chad Lowe

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 20211h 55m

Ep 33Rooftop w/ Neal Baer

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 20211h 35m

Ep 32Rapist Anonymous w/ Thomas Sadoski

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 20211h 51m

Ep 31I Deserve Some Loving Too w/ Lee Hubilla

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 20211h 32m

Ep 30Head w/ James Urbaniak

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 20211h 26m

Ep 29Smut w/ Kelly Hu

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 20211h 41m