Topic: Eugenics History

A historical exploration of vasectomies suggests they were originally developed as a more palatable alternative to castration in the early 20th century. During the eugenics movement, the procedure was used to "calm" individuals without the obvious physical signs of castration, which often led to retaliatory violence against doctors. The hosts discuss the procedure's origins in the context of social control.

Archival audio of Margaret Sanger features her discussing "sin" as the act of bringing "delinquent" children into the world. The segment explores the eugenics-based origins of Planned Parenthood and its historical ties to racial philosophy.