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Liza and Kara discuss the SVU episode 'Child's Welfare' and the kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, featuring an interview with Michael Weston.

Today, Liza and Kara tackle the episode “Child's Welfare” (Season 13, Episode 16), discuss the truly horrific kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, and interview the wonderful Michael Weston (aka Simon, Olivia Benson’s brother).  SOURCES: CBS News The New York Times 1 The New York Times 2 The New York Times 3 Wikipedia - Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard ABC News 1 ABC News 2 The Mercury News 20/20 People WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard Next week’s episode will be “Welcome to the Pedo Motel” (Season 22, Episode 10).  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3yb7hqu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts: Liza, Kara

Guest: Michael Weston

Topics covered

• kidnapping
• interview
• true crime
• SVU episode discussion
• Jaycee Dugard

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, The New York Times, Wikipedia, ABC News, The Mercury News

Books & works: A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard

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