?The legend of Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek. Run, Bambi, Run takes a deep dive into the life of a Milwaukee cop-turned-convict who escaped prison and became a 1980s cultural sensation after she was convicted of murdering her husband’s ex-wife, Christine Schultz. But rather than take the tried-and-true true crime approach of neutrally presenting the facts, host Vanessa Grigoriadis hones in on Bambi’s perspective — excavating the nature of the woman herself and the ways in which Bambi's story reflects social undercurrents that still shape our societies today.

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Grigoriadis sets the tone by pulling from sources that largely support Bambi, including her official biographer and ex-colleagues. The absence of input from the police or opposing voices does create an inherent bias, which Grigoriadis fully leans into.

According to Grigoriadis, Bambi was a feminist at a time when society scrutinized outspoken women, and her resistance to traditional roles made her a target. Grigoriadis brings a feminist lens to Bambi’s story, examining her choices and the broader implications they had in a society that distrusted “imperfect” women.

All of this makes for a gripping tale of a woman who challenged norms and paid a steep price. Grigoriadis’s storytelling, which brings out both the flawed humanity and allure of Bambi, keeps listeners hooked across all eight episodes, even if some details get lost along the way.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can listen to Run, Bambi, Run on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

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