Modern Baby-Snatchers w. T.J. Raphael

<p>After the devastating floods in central Texas, Erin and Alyssa reflect on the tragic loss of life, what went wrong, and what it means to “politicize a tragedy.” Then, journalist T.J. Raphael joins for a discussion about her new podcast <i>Liberty Lost</i>, a heart-wrenching investigation into the dystopian birthing home run out of Liberty University. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner to rave about Summer produce and Love Island USA.</p><p>For a closed-captioned version of this episode, <a href="https://youtu.be/kcfKQNIYxds">click here</a>. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.</p><p>Listen to Liberty Lost: <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/liberty-lost/">https://wondery.com/shows/liberty-lost/</a></p><p>How state lawmakers should respond to Central Texas floods (<a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2025/07/08/how-state-lawmakers-should-respond-to-central-texas-floods/">Dallas Morning News 7/8</a>)</p><p>What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people (<a href="https://apnews.com/article/flash-flood-texas-camp-mystic-aec9181a07d3ce8ff85197922e108b13">AP News 7/7</a>)</p><p>National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts (<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/national-weather-service-nws-staff-cuts-trump-budget-texas-floods-rcna217139">NBC News 7/6)</a></p><p> </p>