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Podcast: Gadfly
Episode: "Dr." John R. Brinkley - Part 1
Description: Hey, y'all! This week we begin an epic of con artistry, quackery, and pure ambition. John R. Brinkley was the son of an Appalachian doctor with all the hope to follow in his dad's footsteps. And despite sudden national need for diplomas and licensing, he was determined to make his dream come true.Support the show