Katherine Long

Katherine Long, a WSJ reporter, investigates a shocking case in Los Angeles where a couple has 22 children through surrogacy, raising ethical alarms in the industry. She discusses how surrogates felt deceived and the implications of unregulated practices. The episode delves into discrepancies in birth records and the emotional toll on surrogates, highlighting the complexities of a multi-billion dollar market. Long sheds light on the lack of federal oversight and the dire need for regulation to protect all parties involved.

Katherine Long, a Wall Street Journal investigative reporter covering the fertility industry, unpacks the surreal case of Xu Bo, a Chinese tech entrepreneur trying to build a mega-family through U.S. surrogacy. It explores the luxury market for many simultaneous births. It follows the agencies and courts involved. It also examines weak oversight, legal gray zones, and babies left in limbo.