Season 5
Georgia Tann | Women's Work | 1
As a child, Georgia Tann grew up believing that money was the true measure of a person's worth. That became a problem when Georgia assumed control of the adoption industry in Memphis. To listen to all four episodes of 'Georgi...
Stolen At Birth | A Baby for Christmas | 2
In 1929, Georgia Tann had a problem: too many children in her care and not enough people wanting to adopt. So, she came up with a solution: a baby giveaway for Christmas. To listen to all four episodes of 'Georgia …
Stolen At Birth | Abduction | 3
By the mid-1930s, Georgia Tann had revolutionized the adoption industry. She’d long been outright stealing babies from their parents, but now she decided it was time for her to profit from her hard work. To listen to all four...
Stolen At Birth | The Ties That Bind | 4
In the 1940s, Georgia Tann was raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars by selling stolen children. But by the time the law caught up to her, it was too late. To listen to all four episodes of 'Georgia Tann' …
Stolen At Birth | Ripples | 5
Adam Pertman, one of the most respected thought leaders in the child welfare world, discusses the history of adoption in America and the legacy of Georgia Tann. To listen to all four episodes of 'Georgia Tann' right now and a...