Beyond The Knife S02E03: General Paralysis of the Insane

Published: 27 March 2026

Beyond The Knife S02E03: General Paralysis of the Insane

Beyond The Knife
27 March 2026 44 minutes

In this episode, we’re joined by author and Neuropsychologist Andy Ellis.Andy explores General Paralysis of the Insane, a devastating neurological condition that once baffled the medical world. Through the case of Sir Randolph Churchill, he examines not only its impact on the brain and behavior, but also the social conditions and attitudes that shaped how the disease was understood and treated.