# Why adoption tourism is booming in Utah

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Podcast: [Think from KERA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-from-kera-875208)
Published: 2026-07-06T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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