Do Less, Heal More: The Case for Medical Conservatism featuring John Mandrola

What if one of America’s most common surgeries worked no better than a placebo? On EconTalk, Dr. John Mandrola joins Russ Roberts to explore the surprising evidence behind sham knee surgery, the hidden power of expectation, and why medical humility may sometimes be the best medicine. Listen to the episode: https://www.econtalk.org/ __________ 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow the Hoover Institution on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst The opinions expressed in this video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University.