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...

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

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...

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 10, 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

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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). Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this...

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...

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....

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”...

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

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

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 -...

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

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...

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

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...

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”...

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

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

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...