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🎙️ Today’s Conversation

I couldn’t help but react to two stories that happened this week: South Korea’s announcement that it plans to end international adoption, and a viral holiday post from Indiana State Senator Chris Garten that says more about our political moment than it probably intended to. Featuring reflections on the power and importance of adoptee voices, the necessity of political accountability, and why staying engaged—especially in Indiana—still matters deeply.

🪴 Mentioned in This Episode

* South Korea’s plan to phase out international adoption by 2029

* The Truth and Reconciliation Commission report on human rights violations in Korean international adoption

* Episode 004 (Truth & Reconciliation Commission deep dive)

📅 Coming Up Next

* Monday: Episode 009 with Representative Mitch Gore (HD-89)

* Next Week on the Morning Show:

* Continued breakdown of the ILEA (Indianapolis Local Education Alliance) vote

* Reactions to a forthcoming op-ed from Wildstyle Paschall

* Clips and insight from a recent conversation with IPS, parent, educator and ILEA Parent Advocate Tina Ahlgren

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