Topic: Hysterics

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Jelly Side Up
Episode 590 2:08:30 - 2:11:39

590: Jelly Side Up

Flu Shot Clinics and the History of Lobotomies

A report on free flu shot clinics in parking lots triggers a discussion on the history of lobotomies. The host claims that in the 1920s and 30s, lobotomies were performed in public spaces like Central Park to treat "hysterical" women. The segment draws a parallel between historical medical fads and modern mass vaccination efforts.