Why did a mysterious couple collect babies in a Los Angeles mansion? A five-part series from In the Dark, hosted by the New Yorker staff writer Ava Kofman, investigates.
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Sep 15
The Journey, Episode 1: Gifts
A woman in Texas agrees to carry a child for a wealthy couple in California. She thinks she’s helping a family in need. Then she becomes a whistle-blower. New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “The Journey.” In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at the top of the feed to ... Show More
59m 19s
Sep 22
The Journey, Episode 2: Intended Parents
Ava investigates what is going on inside the Arcadia mansion. What is the couple actually up to? And why do they want so many kids? New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “The Journey.” In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at the top of the feed to subscribe or link an ex ... Show More
58m 26s
Sep 29
The Journey, Episode 3: The Industry
It takes a village to create such a large family. Ava uncovers how the stunning lack of regulation in the surrogacy industry enabled the couple’s plans. New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “The Journey.” In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at the top of the feed to su ... Show More
58m 35s
Oct 2025
In the Dark: Blood Relatives, Episode 1
On August 7, 1985, five family members were shot dead in their English country manor, Whitehouse Farm. It looked like an open-and-shut case. But the New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake finds that almost nothing about this story is as it seems. New Yorker subscribers get early, ad ... Show More
50m 28s
<p>A mother stabbed to death inside her home becomes a cold case until a piece of overlooked evidence come to light.</p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurder.com/"><strong>https://anatomyofmurder.com/</strong></a></p><p> </p> ... Show More