Thalidomide

From Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy

In the 1950s, Thalidomide was rolled out very quickly and what followed was a tragic story that highlighted perils of greed and hidden agendas. This week on Sawbones, Dr. Sydnee and Justin attempt to untangle this murky narrative, and highlight the doctor who heroically kept this disaster from claiming many more lives.