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EP 609: Author & Reporter Paige Towers On "What They Stole" - Uncovering the Truth Behind Korean Adoptions
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- Aug 23, 2026
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Summary
In this episode host Ken Fong sits down with investigative reporter Paige Towers . Paige is the author of What They Stole , a compelling work exposing the dark underbelly, systemic corruption, and falsified records behind the historic wave of Korean adoptions in America . Together, they explore her investigative process, the human impact on separated families seeking answers, and what true accountability looks like . Ken also shares personal reflections on his family tree, honoring ancestral resting places, and the fundamental human need to understand one's origin story .