Episode
Part One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
1:07:51
Published: Tue Apr 30 2019
Description
In Episode 58, Robert is joined by Sofiya Alexandra to discuss George Tann, an abusive child molester who stole five thousand babies from poor parents to sell to the wealthy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Katie Couric's Next Question dives into the concept of post-traumatic growth, exploring this psychological phenomenon in depth.
00:00 - 01:54 (01:54)
Summary
Katie Couric's Next Question dives into the concept of post-traumatic growth, exploring this psychological phenomenon in depth. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The New York orphanages in the 1800s were overcrowded and unhealthy environments for children.
01:54 - 06:06 (04:12)
Summary
The New York orphanages in the 1800s were overcrowded and unhealthy environments for children. The man tasked with improving the system, Charles Loring Brace, employed a controversial method of shipping children to farmland in the Midwest to save them from a life of poverty and scruffiness in the city.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Until as late as 1929, children were taken from their homes and sold to the highest bidder in rural areas of the US to work as indentured servants until they turned 18.
06:06 - 10:34 (04:28)
Summary
Until as late as 1929, children were taken from their homes and sold to the highest bidder in rural areas of the US to work as indentured servants until they turned 18.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The orphan trains were not even the worst case scenario for parentless children in New York City, as there were probably a lot of little kids buried on farms out in the Midwest.
10:34 - 13:08 (02:33)
Summary
The orphan trains were not even the worst case scenario for parentless children in New York City, as there were probably a lot of little kids buried on farms out in the Midwest. This episode also touches on how people may be surprised by their family history after learning about incidents like the orphan trains.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Randall Island in New York had a 100% infant mortality rate due to the lack of vaccines and antibiotics.
13:08 - 15:28 (02:19)
Summary
Randall Island in New York had a 100% infant mortality rate due to the lack of vaccines and antibiotics. However, not all deaths were caused by that, some were due to violent criminals.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Some women were paid to take care of extra babies that were not sent to asylums and some received stipends from the government to provide better care.
15:28 - 17:56 (02:28)
Summary
Some women were paid to take care of extra babies that were not sent to asylums and some received stipends from the government to provide better care. However, the pressure of taking care of so many infants could lead to tragic accidents.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Georgia Tann, a social worker in the 1920s through the 1950s, became notorious for kidnapping and selling children from poor families to wealthy families.
17:56 - 20:00 (02:03)
Summary
Georgia Tann, a social worker in the 1920s through the 1950s, became notorious for kidnapping and selling children from poor families to wealthy families. The story of how she operated and was eventually caught is explored in this podcast series.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This transcript contains a collection of anecdotes and memories shared by the speakers on various topics, including traditional learning methods, scandalous judges, and old family homes.
20:00 - 22:42 (02:42)
Summary
This transcript contains a collection of anecdotes and memories shared by the speakers on various topics, including traditional learning methods, scandalous judges, and old family homes.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Koh Tao is a breathtaking island off the coast of Thailand that resembles a postcard.
22:42 - 26:15 (03:32)
Summary
Koh Tao is a breathtaking island off the coast of Thailand that resembles a postcard. It offers great products and services, although the products are superior to the services according to the speaker.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion of the life and activism of Dorothy Parker, including her work in poor houses and her non-traditional appearance in the early 1900s.
26:15 - 29:31 (03:16)
Summary
A discussion of the life and activism of Dorothy Parker, including her work in poor houses and her non-traditional appearance in the early 1900s.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Georgia Tann trafficked children from poor families and sold them to wealthy families of the elite society in the 1920s-1950s.
29:31 - 34:00 (04:28)
Summary
Georgia Tann trafficked children from poor families and sold them to wealthy families of the elite society in the 1920s-1950s. She used deceptive methods and her social connections to cover up her atrocities.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Baby Thief adopted numerous orphans in the US by making homeless children acceptable, even irresistible to childless couples.
34:02 - 38:42 (04:40)
Summary
The Baby Thief adopted numerous orphans in the US by making homeless children acceptable, even irresistible to childless couples. This caused concerns about adoption, which were embodied by a 1928 letter that a couple sent to the U.S. Children's Bureau.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Koh Tao, an island off the coast of Thailand that looks like paradise.
38:42 - 41:59 (03:16)
Summary
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Koh Tao, an island off the coast of Thailand that looks like paradise. The podcast also touches on some unfortunate stories related to the tourism industry in the area.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Georgia ran ads in December selling "Christmas Babies" - 100% blank slate babies that people could mold into whatever they wanted.
41:59 - 47:35 (05:36)
Summary
Georgia ran ads in December selling "Christmas Babies" - 100% blank slate babies that people could mold into whatever they wanted.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Georgia Tan's work made it easier for families to adopt but came at a cost, as she often kidnapped and trafficked children.
47:35 - 54:10 (06:35)
Summary
Georgia Tan's work made it easier for families to adopt but came at a cost, as she often kidnapped and trafficked children. Adoption was once stigmatized, but now has become an increasingly popular way for families to grow.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Children in poverty in Georgia were taken from their families and sold to adoptive families in the 1950s, with judges and social workers complicit in the illegal trade.
54:10 - 57:22 (03:11)
Summary
Children in poverty in Georgia were taken from their families and sold to adoptive families in the 1950s, with judges and social workers complicit in the illegal trade.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Georgia Tan is credited with inventing the modern way of adoption but in reality, she was just trying to figure out a better way to steal and market babies, treating them as products to be sold with little regard for their wellbeing or rights.
57:22 - 1:00:48 (03:26)
Summary
Georgia Tan is credited with inventing the modern way of adoption but in reality, she was just trying to figure out a better way to steal and market babies, treating them as products to be sold with little regard for their wellbeing or rights.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker jokingly discusses the need for lead time in order to steal babies for a party in a humorous manner.
1:00:48 - 1:03:44 (02:55)
Summary
The speaker jokingly discusses the need for lead time in order to steal babies for a party in a humorous manner.
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Silenced is a podcast that goes deep into the world of drugs and darkness to uncover the mastermind behind a bigger conspiracy, while Next Question with Katie Couric focuses on resilience and post-traumatic growth.
1:03:44 - 1:04:45 (01:01)
Summary
Silenced is a podcast that goes deep into the world of drugs and darkness to uncover the mastermind behind a bigger conspiracy, while Next Question with Katie Couric focuses on resilience and post-traumatic growth.