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Dr. Brinkley's Miracle Cure For Impotence (with Betwixt The Sheets)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Fall and Rise of Dr. Brinkley

This chapter examines the notorious saga of a disbarred physician who performed absurd surgeries and sought to maintain his influence through radio, despite the consequences. It highlights Dr. Brinkley's controversial attempts at a political comeback, his peculiar medical practices, and the scrutiny that ultimately led to his downfall.

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