They're not nearly as important as character. She never met Rahim, so slapping his character is ridiculous. So too is her claim that genetics aren't important. Blood is the oldest family value, the oldest responsibility and burden. Character counts, most everyone agrees.
Blood ties are blood ties.
That obviously doesn't matter to Dr. Laura. Rather than think clearly, she's too busy entertaining her listeners by humiliating the poor mopes who call her show. She's become rich working while preaching angrily against moms who work and against divorce and sexual infidelity. Years ago, she had some wild times. The nude photos were taken before she got moral.