Topic: Neurosurgery

3 chapters across the catalog

Gain of Function
Episode 1244 3:17:46 - 3:21:17

1244: Gain of Function

Joe Biden, Brain Aneurysm Surgeries and Speech Issues

A 2013 clip of Joe Biden features him discussing his two previous cranial aneurysm surgeries. Biden recounts a neurosurgeon telling him he had a 35% to 50% chance of being "completely normal" after the procedures. The hosts suggest these surgeries may be the underlying cause of Biden's current speech difficulties.

Cornageddon
Episode 1142 51:54 - 56:12

1142: Cornageddon

Joe Biden Cranial Aneurysms, 2013 Surgery Details

A 2013 clip of Joe Biden describes his experience undergoing surgery for two cranial aneurysms. Biden recounts the surgeon's grim humor regarding mortality and morbidity, leading the hosts to question why his medical history isn't receiving more scrutiny in the 2020 race.

Transjester
Episode 763 36:19 - 41:44

763: Transjester

Ben Carson Smear Campaign and Carly Fiorina

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson faced a series of negative reports in the National Enquirer and Radar Online, including allegations of surgical malpractice. The hosts speculate that rival candidate Carly Fiorina may be behind the "hit job," citing her alleged deep ties to the CIA and her controversial tenure at Hewlett-Packard. Carson's recent comments about victims of mass shootings are also analyzed as part of a broader media attack.