In the course of watching 112 episodes of SVU, few things have shocked us as much as seeing the writers of this show take a measured and nuanced approach to not one, but two decidedly problematic issues in polygamy and female genital mutilation. That these both appear in an episode that gives screen time to topics including "stop snitching" culture, tide charts, epilepsy, and one of Elliot Stabler's former flings means there was a whole lot to discuss. The true die hards will want to check out our Patreon for an extended history of the Biafran War from Adam, Josh going full on Rage Against The Machine, and the two of us nearly coming to blows over the availability of liquor stores in southern Utah. There is way too much fun/dumb stuff in this one folks!
Sources:
Polygamy In West Africa: West Africa Brief
History Of Nigeria: Wikipedia
Snitches Get Stitches: Pace Law Review
New York Crime Rates 1960-2019 - Disaster Center
Polygamy is rare around the world and mostly confined to a few regions - Stephanie Kramer, December 7, 2020, Pew Research Center
Carmelo Anthony In The Stop Snitchin' Video: Youtube
Few Choices In Shielding of Witnesses - David Kocieniewski, October 28, 2007 New York Times
Music:
Divorcio Suave - “Munchy Business”
15:48 - William Onyeabor - “Better Change Your Mind” from Atomic Bomb (1978)
30:59 - Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man & Cappadonna) - “Ice Cream” from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (1995)
49:10 - Fela Kuti & The Africa 70 - “Fefe Naa Efe” from Gentleman (1973)
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Next Week’s Episode: Season 11, Episode 6 "Spooked"