A gay CNN journalist's own surprises through an at-home DNA test pushed him into the world of podcasting, where he leads others through genealogical revelations.
Samuel Burke, who is currently stationed in London with CNN's overseas networks, is also planning a streaming series and book companions for "Suddenly Family," which became available for download February 18.
Burke told the Bay Area Reporter that he has been shaped by several DNA-based shockers. "Growing up in Arizona, my dad had a cousin who disappeared in the 1980s," Burke said. "The family assumed he was gay and they tried writing but didn't hear back.