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The Human Egg Trade: Episode 3 - The Journey

The third episode in a Big Take podcast original series about the global market for human eggs. The fertility industry can deliver miracles… for a price.

Alice Kempton and her daughter speak via video chat with Karen Petz. Photo illustration: 731; Photo: Lisa Sorgini for Bloomberg Businessweek; Illustration: Magali CazoPhotographer: Photo illustration: 731; Photo: Lisa Sorgini for Bloomberg Businessweek; Illustration: Magali Cazo
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A new series from the Big Take podcast investigates the booming market for human eggs.

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