Remember When They Fed Radioactive Oatmeal to Children — And Called It Science?

Remember When They Fed Radioactive Oatmeal to Children — And Called It Science?

Between 1946 and 1953, at a Massachusetts institution called the Walter E. Fernald State School, dozens of boys were recruited into something called a “Science Club.” They were promised special perks — better food, baseball games, trips to the beach. What they weren’t told was that their breakfast oatmeal and milk were secretly laced with radioactive iron and calcium.

The so-called nutritional study was designed by scientists from MIT, funded in part by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, and co-sponsored by Quaker Oats, which supplied the cereal. The goal was to measure how well the body absorbed minerals from food — but the method violated every basic rule of ethics and consent.

The children, many labeled “feebleminded” or “morons” by the state, were wards of Massachusetts — boys without parents, without rights, and without the ability to refuse. Some were even injected with radioactive materials in follow-up experiments. None were told what was happening to them.

When the truth came out decades later, public outrage was immediate. Survivors like Fred Boyce came forward, saying the greatest harm wasn’t the radiation — it was being treated like an object, not a person. In 1998, MIT and Quaker Oats settled a class-action lawsuit for $1.85 million, and President Bill Clinton issued an apology on behalf of the federal government for Cold War-era human radiation testing.

But behind the headlines is a bigger story — about power, secrecy, and the belief that science justifies anything.

In this episode, we dig deep into the Fernald radioactive oatmeal experiments — what really happened, who was responsible, what became of the victims, and how it changed human-subject research forever.

Hosted by Tony Brueski.
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​Big Breakdown - How Many People Was Bryan Kohberger Stalking?

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Judge’s Failure Exposed: Could Travis Decker’s Girls Have Been Saved?

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Brian Walshe's CHILLING Google Search History Revealed (Full List)

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22 Sep 15min

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Brian Walshe: The Anatomy of An Alleged Narcissistic Killer

Brian Walshe: The Anatomy of An Alleged Narcissistic Killer From one case of hidden horror to another, the show transitions to the tragic murder of Ana Walshe at the hands of her husband, Brian Walshe. This segment meticulously pieces together the final days of their unraveling marriage. Ana, a successful real estate executive, was ready to leave. Brian, a convicted art fraudster on house arrest, was watching his world collapse. We delve into Brian Walshe's shocking history of manipulation and deceit, from selling fake Andy Warhol paintings to being explicitly disinherited by his neurosurgeon father, who called him "dishonest" in his will. The hosts explore the complex and toxic psychology of the Walshe relationship. Why did Ana stay for so long? Using the "frog in the boiling pot" analogy, Stacy Cole explains how abuse can escalate so gradually that the victim doesn't realize the danger until it's too late. The discussion also highlights the bizarre family dynamics, including the allegation that Brian's own mother hired a private investigator to tail Ana, seemingly more concerned with her daughter-in-law's rumored affair than her own son's criminal behavior. This is a deep dive into the anatomy of a narcissistic mindset and the catastrophic breakdown of a marriage that ended in murder. Hashtags: #AnaWalshe #BrianWalshe #TrueCrime #Murder #Investigation #Narcissist #Psychology #HiddenKillers #Massachusetts #ToxicRelationship Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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