Episode 436 • • 2:06:52 - 2:13:34
436: Mud on the Truck
TRH Nasal Spray, Suicidal Thoughts, and Consciousness Disturbance
The US Army is investing $3 million into a nasal spray containing Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) to immediately stop suicidal thoughts in soldiers. The hosts warn that the chemical can cause "disturbances of consciousness" and may be used to create soldiers without a conscience. They critique the medicalization of what they view as a natural reaction to the horrors of war.