Episode

Why adoption tourism is booming in Utah

Podcast: Think from KERA
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 2809
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Summary

Couples desperate to adopt often turn to underregulated for-profit adoption agencies. Filmmaker Gabrielle Glaser joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a system ripe for abuse, where “baby brokers” target pregnant women and play on the emotions of hopeful families. The Frontline documentary is called “ Baby Brokers .” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices