Episode

Psychosurgery is back — but this isn’t your grandfather’s lobotomy

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10/3: Canada Covered
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Sep 9, 2025
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1350
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Summary

Modern brain surgery for mental health, like OCD, is far more precise than past methods like lobotomies—but is it safer or more ethical? Reporter Sharon Kirkey joins Dave Breakenridge to explore the history, new tech, and lingering concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices