Talking Dateline: The Perfect Life
- Feb 21, 2024
- 24:44
- Full Episode
<p>Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss her latest episode, “The Perfect Life.” In 2012 the body of Jen Ramsaran, a mother of three, was found on a desolate stretch of road in Upstate New York. She’d been murdered. Andrea says the subsequent interview she did with Jen’s husband Remy was one of the most memorable of her Dateline career. Ten years later, after some dramatic developments in the case, Andrea tells Josh what it was like to sit across from Remy Ramsaran one more time and shares a podcast-exclusive clip from their most recent interview. </p><p> </p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Perfect Life” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3D3duXV">https://apple.co/3D3duXV</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a88o7SGULRHL8nLaLTn0P">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a88o7SGULRHL8nLaLTn0P</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
Josh and Andrea discuss The Perfect Life episode, focusing on Remy's interviews and the emotional fallout for those involved.
Key points
- Remy's Anxious Interview. Remy's anxious nature complicates the interview process for Andrea.
- The Perfect Life Episode. Exploring the contradictions in Remy's life and his claims of happiness.
- Eileen's Public Confession. Eileen's decision to do the interview reflects her struggle with guilt.
- Remy's Defense Strategy. Remy claims others might be responsible for his wife's murder.
- Ineffective Counsel. Remy's first attorney's failures lead to a new trial.
- On-Air Memories. Reflecting on early days in broadcasting and family reactions.
Episode highlights
- Remy's Anxious InterviewRemy's anxious nature complicates the interview process for Andrea.“I have never seen a defendant as anxious to put himself in verbal harm's way.”1:17Feb 21, 2024
- The Perfect Life EpisodeExploring the contradictions in Remy's life and his claims of happiness.“I have this perfect life, which is I have this great job.”6:47Feb 21, 2024
- Eileen's Public ConfessionEileen's decision to do the interview reflects her struggle with guilt.“I think her punishment is from herself.”9:51Feb 21, 2024
- Remy's Defense StrategyRemy claims others might be responsible for his wife's murder.“You don't have to say the names, but are you willing to say what the relationship is?”12:22Feb 21, 2024
- Ineffective CounselRemy's first attorney's failures lead to a new trial.“He also took money that the family had given him for expert witnesses.”14:21Feb 21, 2024
- On-Air MemoriesReflecting on early days in broadcasting and family reactions.“You know, mom, she'd be like, hmm, you had a red tie on.”22:47Feb 21, 2024
- The Blue Leather JacketA viewer recalls a jacket from a show, sparking a fun discussion.“Where can I find it?”23:40Feb 21, 2024
