There is something temptingly tidy about the idea of adoption: a family with extra love and resources meets a child in need of both. The Adoptee Next Door takes the listener beyond the sparkly fairy tale of adoption.

Angela Tucker's engaging personality brings this podcast to life as she interviews adoptees from all backgrounds in an effort to shift societal perceptions.

Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Angela Tucker and Nick Ramsey (pictured).

GUEST APPEARANCES:

Schuyler Swenson talks with writer Rebecca Carroll and consultant Angela Tucker about why it’s so rare to see narratives of adoption that feel accurate and how they’re bringing their experiences as transracial adoptees to the screen.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, speaks with Angela Tucker and Judith Sadora about transracial adoption.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, speaks with Angela Tucker and Judith Sadora about transracial adoption.

Jada, Willow and Gammy sit down with Angela Tucker, a black woman who was raised by white parents, to discuss the struggles of transracial adoptees.

Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith and Gammy Norris sit down with Angela Tucker, a black woman who was raised by white parents, to discuss the struggles of transracial adoptees.

Angela speaks with Rosie O’Donnell, an adoptive mother about the complexities of adoption.

 

Angela hosts Season 1 & Season 2 of INNOVATE! featuring the Re-Envisioning Foster Care in America Champions.

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Do the Work is a podcast hosted by Brandon Kyle Goodman, about race and personal relationships.

Angela has a spirited debate with journalist Celeste Headlee about her belief that transracial adoptions don’t need to happen as often.

Angela speaks with Khalil Ekulona of WPLN about the belief that adoption is a solution to the abortion ban.