American Scandal Georgia Tann Interview | Guest T.J. Raphael "Liberty Lost" Podcast Host | 5
Jun 17, 2025
T.J. Raphael, a journalist and host of the podcast Liberty Lost, dives deep into the harrowing legacy of Georgia Tann and the ongoing coercive practices at the Liberty Godparent Home. She unpacks how vulnerable young women are pressured into giving up their babies and explores the troubling intersections of faith, politics, and profit. The conversation sheds light on personal struggles faced by young mothers and critiques systemic issues within the adoption industry, offering a compelling call for reform and better support for those in crisis.
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Modern Impact of Roe v. Wade Overturn
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade sparks fear and a return to past practices of forced birth and coerced adoption.
- The story of a young woman sent to Liberty Godparent Home in modern times showed this issue is not just historical.
Adoption Rhetoric Echoes Georgia Tann
- Liberty Godparent Home uses rhetoric similar to Georgia Tann, emphasizing adoption benefits and single motherhood as unfit.
- Young women are told they must place children for adoption to be good mothers and avoid government assistance.
Financial Incentives in Adoption Process
- Liberty Godparent Home charges $30,000-$40,000 adoption fees and offers scholarships to incentivize adoption.
- Offering money in the form of scholarships to give up babies raises ethical concerns around coercion.
