Shortly before her mother passed away, Megan McArdle uncovered a family secret that reshaped her views on abortion. She discovered that decades earlier, her mother had given birth to a son and placed him for adoption. Megan’s journey to locate the brother she never knew compelled her to reevaluate her mother’s life choices. It also forced her to consider abortion as more than just a political debate.
In a personal interview, producer Regina de Heer talks with Megan about the difficult choices her mother faced. The conversation explores the grief her mother experienced and why discussions about abortion and adoption often lack depth and complexity.
This episode features conversations about death, grief, and abortion, providing insights into the personal dimensions of these topics.
Originally aired on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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