About this episode
The episode discusses the life and controversies surrounding Dr. Kevorkian and the broader topic of medical aid in dying.
Dr. Kevorkian was a controversial figure in the 1990s when he began providing unsanctioned assisted suicide service to terminally-ill patients. Kevorkian believed he was helping put an end to pain and suffering for people, but doing so without approval from governing bodies and medical boards, which landed him in a lot of trouble. We review his life and controversy as well as the top of medical aid in dying in general. We'll share our thoughts and perspectives on this complex topic. Recommendations Abraham: Shrinking (season 3; https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs) Shane: The Silo Series (https://hughhowey.com/books/) Holidays (4/15/2026): Anime Day Banana Day Income Tax Pay Day Jackie Robinson Day Microvolunteering Day National ASL Day National Griper’s Day One Boston Day One Day Without Shoes Rubber Eraser Day School Librarian Day That Sucks Day Titanic Remembrance Day Universal Day of Culture World Art Day Canada Book Week Holocaust Remembrance Week International Trombone Week Links and References…
People in this episode
Host: Abraham
Topics covered
- assisted suicide
- medical ethics
- controversial figures
- end of life care
- pain management
Keywords
- Dr. Kevorkian
- assisted suicide
- terminal illness
- medical ethics
- pain relief
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dignity Indy, My Death My Decision, Biography
Books & works: Shrinking, The Silo Series
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