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Jun 2019
1h 6m

Kitty Genovese and “Bystander Apathy”

Sarah Marshall
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“Once you tell a story incorrectly once, you can’t control where it goes.” Sarah tells Mike how The New York Times turned a suburban murder into an urban legend. Digressions include Billy Joel, the World’s Fair and “Ferngully.” This episode marks a triumphant return to Long Island and an unexpected celebration of Pride Month. Continue reading → Support us: ... Show More
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