Serial Season 3: Episode 3 & Uncover: Escaping NXIVM

In Serial episode 3, "Misdemeanor, Meet Mr. Lawsuit," Sarah looks into the issue of how the police interact with the African-American population in their communities. A large topic writ small through the story of one arrest in a hallway. Which one of the crime writers says this is the best single episode of Serial ever?Then the panel discuss the new CBC podcast Uncover: Escaping NXIVM. The distinctive Canadian presentation style takes on an alleged sex cult. (Want to skip to our spoiler-free review? The time code is 1:04:06)In Crime of the Week: game over. (Thanks to listener Kevin Carroll for contributing this COTW!) Donate to Kevin's Walk-a-Mile: ERAS fundraiser for the Crisis Center of Ctr NH.For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.