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The Rise and Fall of a Radio Quack
1:03:37 - 1:06:38 (03:00)
This episode explores the story of John R. Brinkley who rose to fame as a radio host and medical practitioner offering quack treatments to patients before being exposed and brought to justice.
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This podcast episode discusses the history of quack medicine practices and goat testicles implants as a cure for various diseases.
1:03:37 - 1:06:38 (03:00)
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Summary
This podcast episode discusses the history of quack medicine practices and goat testicles implants as a cure for various diseases. The episode touches on the case of Brinkley who sold special gland emulsion with a rectal syringe to people who could not afford goat ball implant.