In part 3, we conclude our deep dive into the life and times of John Romulus Brinkley, a notorious medical charlatan known for his goat gland surgeries, and his rivalry with Morris Fishbine, a prominent figure in the American Medical Association. The discussion covers his rise and fall from fame, the legal battles he faced, the courtroom drama during his trial, and the eventual collapse of his empire. Further, we explore the ethical implications of his practices, the public's perception of him, and the lasting impact of his actions on the medical community and society at large, prompting thoughtful consideration of the lessons learned from Brinkley's story.

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Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQ

Additional Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_R._Brinkley

https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreview

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/courier-archive/opinion/quack-gets-payback-from-on-the-ball-doc-2967340

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:30 The Rise of John Romulus Brinkley

06:10 The Arch-Nemesis: Morris Fishbine

12:47 The Meeting of Two Doctors

15:32 Chance Encounters on the Normandy

22:50 Fishbine's Campaign Against Brinkley

29:01 The Fight for Medical Legitimacy

30:21 Brinkley's Defiance Against the Medical Establishment

32:04 Brinkley's Smugness and Tactics

33:42 Political Maneuvering and Personal Vendettas

36:21 The Role of Fishbine in Brinkley's Downfall

37:55 Brinkley's Violent Reputation and Paranoia

40:12 The Quack Doctor Wars

44:33 The Battle for Patients

48:15 Brinkley's Move to Little Rock

49:02 The Scathing Exposé on Brinkley

54:06 The Showdown: Brinkley vs. Fishbine

56:11 The Trial Begins: Public Perception and Strategy

01:01:00 The Courtroom Drama: Brinkley’s Celebrity Status

01:04:40 The Witness Stand: Testimonies and Evidence

01:10:58 The Final Arguments: Brinkley’s Downfall

01:16:46 Lessons from the Courtroom: The Art of Persuasion

01:17:43 The Trial of John Brinkley: A Turning Point

01:24:04 Brinkley's Defense: The Art of Deception

01:31:00 The Fall of a Quack: Brinkley's Downfall

01:42:01 Legacy of a Charlatan: Brinkley's Final Days

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