EPISODE · May 7, 2022 · 57 MIN
The Great Dissembler
from The Staircase Podcast · host Max
"The Staircase" researcher Michael Matthews describes the nearly overwhelming task of balancing an avalanche of factual elements, while also working with the writers room to mold those facts to best serve the interests of a compelling drama. Host Nancy Miller also speaks with lawyer, journalist, and social justice advocate Leora Smith about the subjective and often reckless nature of the forensic technique known as Blood Pattern Analysis (BPS). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"The Staircase" researcher Michael Matthews describes the nearly overwhelming task of balancing an avalanche of factual elements, while also working with the writers room to mold those facts to best serve the interests of a compelling drama. Host Nancy Miller also speaks with lawyer, journalist, and social justice advocate Leora Smith about the subjective and often reckless nature of the forensic technique known as Blood Pattern Analysis (BPS). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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