RR44-Katy Faust - The Industry Buying and Selling Children - Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins

In a thought-provoking discussion, Katie Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, confronts the staggering realities of the IVF and surrogacy industries that many prefer to ignore. She highlights the shocking statistic that the baby-making industry is responsible for a tragic loss of lives—four times that of abortion—where children are conceived without any knowledge of their biological parents. Faust exposes the ethical implications of a market that commodifies human life, with children being bought and sold under the guise of modern reproductive technology. She articulates the risks involved, emphasizing that the safest guardians for children are their own biological parents, while the surrogacy industry often threatens the very fabric of family integrity. As societal views shift on marriage and family structures, particularly following Obergefell v. Hodges, Faust urges listeners to question the narratives around same-sex marriage and parenting. Packed with data and compelling anecdotes, the episode provides a robust framework for understanding the deep societal implications of redefining family, including the rights of children to know their parents. Faust’s bold stance challenges contemporary beliefs, advocating for a return to child-centric values in discussions of marriage and reproduction. For anyone invested in the rights and future of children, this episode is an unmissable exploration of how many children today are sacrificed on the altar of adult desires, and what we can do to protect their rights for generations to come.

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