Countermeasures

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Throughout history, humanity has faced down disease and disaster. This season, Countermeasures traces the arc of public health crises and bioterrorism events across centuries, from the Black Death to the 2001 Anthrax attacks. We dig into how societies responded in the moment, what those responses reveal in hindsight, and what we still need to learn. Each episode uncovers the science and the human decisions behind our fight against health threats, and asks what it will take to be ready for the next one. Brought to you by Emergent, a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities...

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Recent episodes

  • Inside the World of BotulismSep 30, 2026 · 28 min
  • Beyond Rats and Fleas: The Real Story of the Black PlagueSep 23, 2026 · 29 min
  • Ebola: Same Virus, New RulesSep 16, 2026 · 27 min
  • The Spanish Flu: A Pandemic the World Chose to ForgetSep 9, 2026 · 23 min
  • The Anthrax Attacks, 25 Years LaterSep 2, 2026 · 31 min
  • The Third Wave of the Opioid CrisisAug 28, 2026 · 22 min
  • Welcome to Season 4 of CountermeasuresAug 25, 2026 · 2 min
  • Impact of Climate Change on HealthDec 17, 2025 · 25 min
  • Naloxone AccessDec 10, 2025 · 20 min
  • Zoonotic DiseasesDec 3, 2025 · 24 min

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