EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 26 MIN
SPECIAL: Remembering Howard Dully of "My Lobotomy"
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This week on the podcast, we remember Howard Dully, who died earlier this year. He was given a lobotomy in 1960 when he was just 12 years old. In this documentary, he goes in search of the story behind his surgery.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected] pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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