The Booming Business of Cutting Babies’ Tongues

This podcast episode explores the increasing trend of unnecessary medical procedures in American healthcare, often driven by financial incentives for doctors, promotions from medical device companies, and weak regulatory oversight. The episode cautions against blindly trusting medical advice and emphasizes the importance of getting second opinions and listening to one's instincts. It also examines the larger forces driving the problem, such as a for-profit healthcare system, political corruption, and a culture of inadequate surgical training. The episode concludes by highlighting the need for patient education, transparency, and accountability in the healthcare system.