William Bailey

William Bailey, a fake doctor, became the king of radioactive fake medicine, killing an unknown number of people. The podcast explores the history and fascination with radiation as a medical treatment, the use of uranium water and its health claims, the effects of radiation on people, toxic pills and radium medications, the exploitation of radiation in dangerous products, and William Bailey's solution to fraudulent radiation products.

William Bailey, the Gwyneth Paltrow of Radiation, is discussed in this episode. Topics include his radioactive inventions, the obsession with radium's health benefits, the rise and fall of Radithor, the dangers of radium and tactics of denial, and the shocking revelations about a company's treatment of employees.