Introducing: Liberty Lost

In the first half of the 20th century, one woman changed adoption in America. What was once associated with the shame of unmarried mothers became not only acceptable, but fashionable. But Georgia Tann didn’t help children find new homes out of the goodness of her heart. She was s ...  عرض المزيد

How can the American adoption system change for the better? T. J. sits down with Gretchen Sisson, author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood, for a deep dive on the forces driving adoption and the changes she sees on the horizon.Be t ...  عرض المزيد

Georgia Tann turns her illegal adoption ring into a lucrative business, but questions start to be asked about the high number of children dying in Memphis.

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Behind the scenes at Replika, Eugenia Kuyda struggles to keep her start-up afloat, until a message from beyond the grave changes everything. Listen to Flesh and Code on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+ and in Atmos. J ...  عرض المزيد

Georgia Tann tightens her grip on adoption in the city of Memphis, with the help of a growing network of accomplices.

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In the early 20th century, a young woman named Georgia Tann begins her career in social work and becomes determined to change adoption in America—even if it means destroying lives and tearing families apart.

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