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 1

ABC News 2

Wikipedia - Murder of Sandra Cantu

People

WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:

Teachers' Amazon Wishlists on the TMU Instagram Page

Next week’s episode will be “Web” (Season 7, Episode 21).

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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 1

The New York Times 2

The New York Times 3

The New York Times 4

NBC News

ABC News

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Lead Poisoning Health Effects in Children

Next week’s episode will be “Totem” (Season 12, Episode 20).

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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:

People

Wikipedia - Disappearance of Sky Metalwala

King 5 News

Wikipedia - Disruption (adoption)

The New York Times

Forbes

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

CBS News

NPR

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Adoption Disruption/Dissolution

Next week’s episode will be “Lead” (Season 10, Episode 15).

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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:

Essence

Wikipedia - Ray Rice

TMZ

Men's Journal

WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:

Love Life Now Foundation

Next week’s episode will be “Wednesday's Child” (Season 15, Episode 14).

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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 Times

New York Post

Austin American-Statesman

KXAN

The Austin Chronicle

CBS News

Texas District & County Attorneys Association

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National Problem Gambling Helpline

Next week’s episode will be “Spousal Privilege” (Season 16, Episode 8).

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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 Magazine

Wikipedia - Barbara Graham

The New York Times

Wikipedia - Johnny Paul Penry

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Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty

Next week’s episode will be “Class” (Season 7, Episode 17).

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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 1

The New York Times 2

The New York Times 3

The New York Times 4

The New York Times 5

Vanity Fair

The Daily Mail

Cleveland.com

Syracuse.com

The Florida Times-Union

Los Angeles Times

The Maverick Files

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Like Mother, Like Son: The Strange Story Of Santé & Kenneth Kimes

Next week’s episode will be “The Third Guy” (Season 1, Episode 16).

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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 Times

Toronto Star

Maclean's

CBC

Vancouver Is Awesome: Vancouver News

WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:

Legal Help For Sex Discrimination And Harassment

Next week’s episode will be “Ballerina” (Season 10, Episode 16).

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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 News

CNN 1

CNN 2

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

Dayton Daily News

The Columbus Dispatch

Army.mil

NBC News 1

NBC News 2

WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:

Sexual Violence in the Military: A Guide for Civilian Advocates

Next week’s episode will be “Forgiving Rollins” (Season 16, Episode 10).

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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:

CNN

The New York Times

Wikipedia - Anthony Weiner sexting scandals

New York Magazine

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Weiner (2016) Documentary

Next week’s episode will be “PTSD” (Season 10, Episode 9).

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