• Episode 1 - The Tragedy

  • Feb 11 2024
  • Length: 37 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 1 - The Tragedy

  • Summary

  • Nazis, cover-ups, and tens of thousands of innocent victims. This episode tells the story of thalidomide, the deadly drug that caused untold suffering to women everywhere and transformed pharmaceutical laws around the world. Join me as I explore the history of synthetic drugs and the life-saving work of one heroic woman.

    Also discussed: the medical breakthrough that could spell the end of severe morning sickness in pregnancy.

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