In this episode of The Jocular Pugilists, Phil and Tomas take a deep dive into the bizarre world of pharmaceutical advertising—from catchy jingles and dancing actors to disclaimers about infections, organ failure, and even death. Along the way they explore the history of modern medicine, the rise of drug advertising on television, and the complicated relationship between pharmaceutical innovation, government regulation, and profit. Because while modern medicine has saved millions of lives, th...