Slavery Is Making a Comeback

Slavery is making a comeback, at least in one Fairfax County, Virginia court. At issue was a question about the ownership of frozen embryos that had been created by two spouses who have subsequently divorced. In answering this quite common question now, a judge relied, in part, on a 19th century law that defined enslaved people as property.

Transcript

Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app