The Secrets Found Through DNA Testing

Published: April 30, 2023 by VPR Producer

What would you do if you suddenly found out you weren’t related to the parent that raised you? This is exactly what happened to author Dani Shapiro after she took an at-home DNA test. We speak with her about this life-changing surprise and why there are thousands more with similar secrets across America.

Guest Information:

Dani Shapiro, author, Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity & Love.

Links for more info:

iHeartRadio: Family Secrets Podcast
Ancestry.com

Program #: 20-16, 23-18segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - DNA and Genetics| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Health and MedicineGuests - Dani ShapiroBooks & Publications - Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy Paternity and Lovetagged with - Amirah Zaveri| author| Grace Galante| Jason Dickey| Marty Peterson

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Since 2000, Viewpoints Radio has been bringing listeners the relevant information they crave in current events, literature, entertainment and more. Both Viewpoints Radio and sister show Radio Health Journal are productions of AURN.

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