The Mystery of the Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Fri Aug 15 2025
Show Notes
A couple in Los Angeles say they wanted a big family. Surrogates who carried their children say they were deceived. WSJ’s Katherine Long explains why an investigation into a family who say they have 22 children is raising alarm among the commercial surrogacy industry, a fast-growing and multibillion-dollar market. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- America's Maternal Mental Health Crisis
- How Employer-Funded Child Care Can Work
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