My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 74: Jews Vs. Catholics
Dec 10, 2025
Karen and Georgia dive into the intriguing themes of religion, tackling Catholic guilt and Jewish upbringing with personal anecdotes. They explore modern atheistic Satanism and its political activism. True crime stories take center stage as Karen recounts the eerie Carbon Copy Murders, linking historical cases with shocking similarities. Georgia follows with a chilling overview of the Annecy shootings, discussing various suspects and media theories. Together, they reflect on unrelenting societal violence and the complexities of media narratives.
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Religion And Guilt In Personal Stories
- Georgia and Karen riff about becoming Catholic or Jewish and the guilt differences as a comedic personal story.
- They use confessional anecdotes to contrast cultural attitudes toward guilt and shame.
Collective Action Counters News Fatigue
- Karen and Georgia note constant bad news fuels despair but community action counters it.
- They argue visible solidarity (marches, vigils) helps combat division and hopelessness.
The Gauntlet: Trial By Battle Story
- Karen recounts the 1817 Mary Ashford murder and Abraham Thornton's trial by battle challenge.
- The archaic law let Thornton escape retrial when Mary's brother refused the duel, so he emigrated.
