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 McNair
Wikipedia - 1995 Okinawa rape incident
Los Angeles Times
The New York Times 1
The New York Times 2
The New York Times 3
CNN
WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:
The Fresh Air Fund
https://freshair.org/
Next week’s episode will be “Inheritance” (Season 3, Episode 8).

      
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Branded w/ Bess Rous

Each week, comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk break down episodes of NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, take a 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!

Tune in as they discuss all things not only Law & Order: SVU, but unfiltered hot takes on entertainment, TV, pop culture and more! Members of the elite squad like Kelli Giddish, BD Wong and Diane Neal have previously guested along with many more! Plus, the two friends frequently take to the stage with live shows featuring a PowerPoint, games and lots of laughs. Go to http://thatsmesseduplive.com or check their Instagram @thatsmesseduppod to check tour dates and get episode homework!

That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, I Said No Gifts!, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

TV & Film

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). 
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Fast Times @TheWheelhouse w/ Ainsley Seiger

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). 
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Deception

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).
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Snitch w/ Hakeem Kae-Kazim

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). 
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Resilience w/ Rachael Bella

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).
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Branded w/ Bess Rous

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