Talking Dateline: Take Two
- Mar 18, 2026
- 28:27
- Full Episode
<p>Blayne Alexander sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her episode, “Take Two,” about a murder-for-hire plot targeting the wife of podiatrist Ira Bernstein. Blayne and Andrea break down the undercover sting involving a car salesman who stepped in to play the role of hit man, and the shocking twist that happened after the guilty parties had done their time, making the case feel more like a movie than real life. Plus, they play a portion of Andrea’s interview with a detective that didn’t make the broadcast, which reveals another potential plot against Susan Bernstein. Andrea reflects on her own experience going undercover, and she and Blayne answer your questions from social media.</p> <p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 – your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.</p> <p>Listen to the full episode of “Take Two” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3N8I0VZ" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://apple.co/3N8I0VZ</a></p> <p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0X5hkAuixjqqAvfPxnXkOQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0X5hkAuixjqqAvfPxnXkOQ</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
A murder-for-hire plot involving Ira Bernstein and his wife Susan unfolds with twists and a heroic intervention by Markenzie.
Key points
- A Wild Roller Coaster Case. Blaine and Andrea discuss a Dateline episode filled with twists and a murder-for-hire plot.
- The Fear of Being Targeted. Andrea reflects on Susan's fear of being targeted by her husband, Ira.
- Susan's Impact Statement. Susan shares the emotional toll of her husband's actions on her life and their children.
- Ira's Victim Mentality. Andrea reveals Ira's consistent victim mentality even after multiple attempts on Susan's life.
- A Podiatrist's Unusual Connection. Blaine humorously recounts a mix-up involving Ira Bernstein and a podiatrist.
- The Absurdity of Murder Plots. The discussion reveals the shocking ease with which people consider murder for hire.
Episode highlights
- A Wild Roller Coaster CaseBlaine and Andrea discuss a Dateline episode filled with twists and a murder-for-hire plot.“This one truly was wild.”0:39Mar 18, 2026
- The Fear of Being TargetedAndrea reflects on Susan's fear of being targeted by her husband, Ira.“I mean, that's just the worst feeling.”6:12Mar 18, 2026
- Susan's Impact StatementSusan shares the emotional toll of her husband's actions on her life and their children.“You destroyed our life, this life that we had.”11:47Mar 18, 2026
- Ira's Victim MentalityAndrea reveals Ira's consistent victim mentality even after multiple attempts on Susan's life.“I mean, why would you do this again?”12:14Mar 18, 2026
- A Podiatrist's Unusual ConnectionBlaine humorously recounts a mix-up involving Ira Bernstein and a podiatrist.“I mean, and both of these guys have been patients of his.”16:10Mar 18, 2026
- The Absurdity of Murder PlotsThe discussion reveals the shocking ease with which people consider murder for hire.“It's hard to imagine them sitting over wine and cheese and being like, let's plant a kilo of drugs.”22:33Mar 18, 2026
- Questions About WealthA viewer questions the source of a character's wealth, hinting at deeper mysteries.“What's the full story? Where did his money come from?”25:31Mar 18, 2026
- Legal Consequences of Murder AttemptsThe episode discusses the legal ramifications of attempted murder and its penalties.“Ira never actually pled guilty to conspiracy to commit murder.”27:03Mar 18, 2026
