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In An Instant

Hosted by Maria Liza · society · EN

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In An Instant shines a light on the often-overlooked stories of crime victims. Maria Liza candidly shares her journey, recounting how her life took a devastating turn on the evening of November 4, 2022 and the harsh realities that followed.

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What is In An Instant about?

In An Instant shines a light on the often-overlooked stories of crime victims. Maria Liza candidly shares her journey, recounting how her life took a devastating turn on the evening of November 4, 2022 and the harsh realities that followed.

Who hosts In An Instant?

In An Instant is hosted by Maria Liza. The show has published 18 episodes to date.

What has In An Instant covered recently?

Recent episodes include "EP 18: Restorative for Whom?" (17 September 2026, 13 minutes), "EP 17: Part II: Made Whole - A Conversation with Margaret Petros" (21 August 2026, 42 minutes), and "EP 15: Voir Dire" (18 July 2026, 5 minutes).

How often does In An Instant publish?

In An Instant publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 18 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on In An Instant?

Booking probability for In An Instant is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In An Instant requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In An Instant's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch In An Instant?

The strongest fits for In An Instant are Courts, Police & Public Safety. In An Instant has a society audience.

About the host

Maria Liza hosts In An Instant, a society podcast with 18 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • In An Instant

    EP 18: Restorative for Whom?

    Sep 17, 202613 min

    What happens when the very body meant to protect kids in the justice system shows up, again and again, for everyone except the two children who lost both parents? In this episode, Maria Liza breaks down what came out...

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    EP 17: Part II: Made Whole - A Conversation with Margaret Petros

    Aug 21, 202642 min

    In the second half of this two-part segment, Margaret Petros returns to the work an advocate actually does in the room, from showing up at sentencing to pushing back when restitution gets treated as an afterthought...

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    EP 15: Voir Dire

    Jul 18, 20265 min

    With the wrongful death trial now just days away, Maria Liza reflects on jury selection, the moment a case stops being paperwork and becomes twelve strangers deciding whether her sister Grace and her brother-in-law...

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    EP 14: Part 1 - Made Whole: A Conversation With Margaret Petros

    Jul 10, 202639 min

    Margaret Petros has spent forty years standing beside victims of violent crime, and in this first half of our conversation she traces the path that brought her there. She arrived in the United States from Iraq at...

  • In An Instant

    EP 13: Safe Families, Safe Communities - Gates for AG

    Jun 8, 202640 min

    In the years since the fateful night on November 4, 2022 I have watched a system that was supposed to protect my family fail them at every turn - from DA Wagstaffe's office to Attorney General Bonta himself. What...

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    EP 12: The Revolving Door - Chung for Change

    May 6, 202651 min

    Career prosecutor and DA candidate Daniel Chung joins us to make the case for change in Santa Clara County's justice system. A Bay Area native who spent nearly two decades inside the very office he's running to lead...

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    EP 11: At the End of the Day

    Dec 16, 20258 min

    Join us in this heartfelt episode as Maria Liza reflects on the complexities of grief, loss, and the search for justice during the holiday season. She delves into the profound impact of cumulative grief, specifically...

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    EP 10: 108 - Under the Radar

    Nov 4, 202522 min

    On the 3-year anniversary of the deaths of Greg and Grace, the pain and suffering continue for each of us, in different ways and for various reasons. Imagine for a moment how we felt when critical evidence was shared...

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    EP 9: Half Truths

    Oct 6, 202512 min

    In this episode, we take a closer look at the developing narrative surrounding the tragedy that have affected countless individuals. Throughout the last year, significant new information has surfaced that could have...

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    EP 8: Part II - Whatever It Takes

    Jun 30, 202529 min

    In Part II of Whatever It Takes, Maria Liza and Jeff discuss a troubling family that attempted to take the girls out of state. They emphasize the importance of having a trust and a will in place, and express heartfelt...

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    EP 7: The Danger Zone

    Apr 3, 202519 min

    In this episode, Maria Liza brings insights from some community members, along with a troubling discovery from juvenile rehabilitation that highlights concerns. She also reveals a finding from juvenile...

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    EP 6: Grace

    Mar 23, 202512 min

    Happy 45th Birthday Grace! I love you.

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    EP 5: An Untimely Demise

    Mar 19, 202517 min

    I had been contemplating what to say regarding Kyle Harrison's sentencing for the past few weeks. However, after hearing about his passing this weekend, I felt it was important to share my initial thoughts.

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    EP 4: Part I - Whatever It Takes

    Mar 13, 202528 min

    In Part I of Whatever It Takes, my husband, Jeff, and I delve into how our lives changed in a heartbeat on the night of November 4, 2022, along with the subsequent developments that have occurred. There's a lot to...

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    EP 3: System Failure

    Feb 25, 202523 min

    Maria Liza talks about the failures of the current judicial system with her friends, who have supported her since her family's tragedy. They've attended court on significant dates and express how the system has failed...

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    EP 2: The Forgotten Side

    Feb 13, 202515 min

    In this episode, Maria Liza shares her victim impact statement and her requests for sentencing. Since the time of this recording, it was confirmed that Judge Etezadi did not consider any of Maria Liza's requests...

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    EP 1: The Kangaroo Incident

    Feb 6, 202519 min

    The Kangaroo Incident marked the beginning of a transformative journey for Maria Liza. Join us to discover the motivation behind her podcast and what topics are on the horizon. This platform is dedicated to revealing...

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