Originally hailed as a safe and effective drug, thalidomide’s claims turned out to be false, as evidenced by the thousands of children of thalidomide. Thalidomide, in many ways, was a key turning point in our relationship with drugs in the United States. This seminar aims to investigate many topics including the past and present use of thalidomide with a focus on the United States, the chemistry of thalidomide, the drug research and development process. All of this discussion will happen over a nice cuppa tea!