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Reality Show Gives Away Human Kidneys

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Watch this video about a reality show called "Donor TV" where a terminally ill patient chooses 1 of 3 contestants to receive her kidneys that all three desperately need for a transplant. The reality show's Dutch producers say it is highlighting the acute shortage of donors but objectors say the concept is turning a life-or-death crisis into a commercial venture. See how TV ratings drive programming in this news video from Reuters.

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