The Jordan Harbinger Show 1253: Organ Donation | Skeptical Sunday
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Dec 7, 2025 
Jessica Wynn, a writer and researcher focused on medical ethics, delves into the complex issues surrounding organ donation. She reveals how systemic inefficiencies, rather than a shortage, lead to the tragic deaths of 13 people daily while waiting for transplants. The conversation tackles the often-overlooked importance of living donations and the bureaucratic hurdles that waste thousands of usable organs. Jessica also discusses the ethical dilemmas, including black markets and donor risks, while emphasizing the need for reforms to improve the organ donation system.
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Waiting List Crisis Isn't Just Shortage
- Over 100,000 Americans wait for transplants and about 13 die daily while waiting.
- Jessica Wynn argues systemic inefficiency wastes thousands of usable organs annually.
Registration Isn't The Whole Problem
- Only about 60% of Americans are registered organ donors despite eligibility.
- Wynn stresses the shortage problem is driven more by system failures than pure lack of donors.
Check Employer Donor Policies
- Ask potential employers about paid leave and organ-donor policies before accepting a job.
- Donor protections vary by state and employer, so plan financially before donating.