Thursday, August 20, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Star Witness' 2003
48 Hours (CBS).... "Are they guilty of terrible crimes or are they victims themselves? 48 Hours - examines two separate reports: Gloria Killian, who was arrested for a robbery-homicide she claimed she did not commit, and Clarence Elkins, who was incarcerated for the murder of his mother-in-law but maintained his innocence.
"48 Hours" correspondents Peter Van Sant and Susan Spencer report.
This classic episode last aired on 9/13/2003.
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Vault with Andrea Canning
True Crime Vault (NBC)....
- In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her family and former colleagues testify for the defense.
- In New York, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while his lawyers seek to have the state murder case dismissed.
- In Dateline Round Up, Alex Murdaugh appears for a preliminary hearing ahead of his retrial for the murders of his wife and son.
- Plus, the trial begins for one of three people accused in the ambush murder of 33-year-old father Jared Bridegan.
- And an expert explains ghost guns and how they can complicate investigations.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' with Anne-Marie Green on Aug. 22, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The encore episode presentation is called, "The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon." It will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident."
"48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Podcast 'Talking Dateline' with Josh Mankiewicz for 'Crime-Con'
Talking Dateline (NBC).... "In a special edition of Talking Dateline, NBC News’ Ellison Barber, host of the Netflix podcast, - Allegedly - gives Josh Mankiewicz the third degree onstage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, for - CrimeCon 2026."
"Josh tells Ellison how he got his start covering true crime and what these cases can teach us about ourselves and others. He also talks about the genesis of his award-winning podcast series - Dateline: Missing in America - before taking questions from the audience."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'A Time To Kill?' 1999
48 Hours (CBS).... "Sterling Barber was 17-years-old when he violently stabbed a man to death. Sterling said the accused attacker, a father and church Deacon, tried to sexually assault him. But was it self-defense or murder?"
"48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
This classic episode last aired on 9/13/1999.
Podcast '20/20' McStay's 'Missing?' Episode Two
20/20 (ABC).... "Weeks into the search for the McStay family, investigators find a promising clue. Family and friends aren't convinced."
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Trailer 'Jack Harrison: Rogue Protocol' coming coon.!
Trailer synopsis.... "The film follows Jack Harrison, a 20-year-old commander within the secretive Earth Security Service, an organization charged with protecting Earth from extraterrestrial threats. When a high-level oversight threatens to expose the agency, Jack uncovers a web of betrayal and hidden agendas that forces him to go rogue. Suddenly hunted by powerful enemies, he must rely on his training, instincts, and unlikely alliances as he races to stop a threat capable of shifting the balance of power on Earth."
Questions.... This young man is still in high school? Is he training from a mock video game? Where does the Sci-Fi come in? If he is a commander. How can he be ranked so high without experience or training? Can this skinny and scrawny guy be a fighting machine? Is this a Junior "Jason Bourne?" His fight sequences look amateur inside a classroom.
I give credit to filmmakers trying to make a movie. But, this trailer gives us no real story when it's supposed to be Sc-Fi. You be the judge.
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'The House'
Dateline (NBC).... "When Kelly Horn finds out her father, former FBI agent Scott Horn, has been murdered at his house, she is stunned. As police dig into Scott’s past, they begin to think the key to the mystery might be quite close to home. Josh Mankiewicz reports."
Podcast '2020' True Crime Vault 'The Secret in the Suitcase'
20/20 (ABC).... "Three separate dark green suitcases, containing pieces of a dismembered body, are found in and around the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. (OAD 9/25/20)."
Monday, August 17, 2026
New Mexico SAG-AFTRA Message from Local President 'Talia Pura'
Dear Roscoe... (SAG-AFTRA Member),
"I hope you are enjoying the final weeks of summer. There is a great deal happening across our New Mexico Local, and I’m excited to share some of the work underway as we continue advocating for our members and strengthening New Mexico’s position as one of the country’s premier production destinations."
"One of the most important initiatives moving forward is a proposed 5% Principal Performer Uplift to New Mexico’s film production tax incentive. The uplift is designed to encourage productions to hire more New Mexico resident principal performers for roles — creating meaningful opportunities for our members while strengthening the state’s homegrown professional workforce. SAG-AFTRA will be an active partner as the proposal moves forward. When the Legislature convenes in January 2027, we will be calling on you to help."
"Another important development is the convening of New Mexico’s Film & Media Task Force, which is examining the laws, regulations and regulatory approaches affecting our film and media industry. I’m pleased that Bronwen Murray, executive director of the SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local, has been named to serve as SAG-AFTRA’s representative on the Task Force."
"This gives our members an important voice as policymakers consider how New Mexico’s regulatory framework can evolve alongside the development of our industry. We hope this process will be an important first step toward strengthening standards and protections for performers and adopting best practices similar to those found in other major production states, including Georgia, California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida."
"As New Mexico production levels rebound, we believe the infrastructure surrounding the industry should grow with it. Protecting performers, encouraging responsible business practices and ensuring New Mexico remains a place where professional performers can build sustainable careers is a top priority of my presidency."
"In other news, I recently had the wonderful opportunity to join members and staff for a tour of Netflix Studios Albuquerque. Seeing the campus firsthand was extraordinary, particularly the innovative sustainability work incorporated throughout the studio. From its solar and geothermal conservation efforts to the larger goal of building production infrastructure with a smaller environmental footprint, the campus demonstrates what a modern studio can look like. It truly is a one-of-a-kind facility that I am so proud is here in our state."
"But as impressive as the stages and facilities are, what I most look forward to is seeing them full of production again — with our members working on those stages and throughout New Mexico."
"And speaking of the incredible work of our members, I hope you’ll take part in our upcoming Film Showcase. This is an opportunity to highlight the talent and creativity of SAG-AFTRA members across our state and to celebrate the work being created right here in New Mexico. If you have work you would like considered for the Showcase, be sure to register by Sept. 14. More details can be found here."
"There is a great deal to be excited about in the months ahead. From supporting more principal performer opportunities at the Legislature to celebrating our members’ work to preparing for the next wave of production in New Mexico, our Local continues to move forward because of the engagement and commitment of our members."
Thank you for being part of it.
In solidarity,
Talia Pura
New Mexico Local President
Podcast 'Dateline' series 'Missing in America' Episode Four
Missing in America (NBC).... "Haleigh Murphy, a 22-year-old Army veteran and mother, was last seen on June 16, 2023, leaving a bar in Round Rock, Texas, with a male friend. Her family has not heard from her since that night. According to the Austin Police Department, at the time of her disappearance Haleigh was an informant for the Texas Department of Public Safety."
"Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Haleigh’s mother, Becky Mitchell, her sister, Harley Murphy, and her best friend, Brittney Ketchum."