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July 12, 2021

S1 E10: We the Entitled: The Story of COVID-19

Here we are at the season finale. If you've been listening to past episodes, you'll know how I figured out how this pandemic was going to go down. It's an exciting tale of government corruption, conspiracy theories, and all kinds …

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June 27, 2021

S1 E9: The Deadliest Catch: The Story of the 1918 Flu Pandemic

The 1918 Flu Pandemic was the deadliest pandemic in history. Come with me so we can find out why.

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June 13, 2021

S1 E8: More Than You Ever Wanted To Know

This is a special episode that addresses some basic terms, a little about vaccines and how they work, the immune system, and of course, the politics of disease. I tried to answer all of your questions so far. Show Notes: …

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May 31, 2021

S1 E7: Smallpox: History and Herd Immunity Part 6

The final eradication of smallpox. We finally did it, but it wouldn't come easy or cheap.

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May 31, 2021

S1 E6: Smallpox: History and Herd Immunity Part 5

As smallpox rages through the world, the anti-vaccination movement rages with it. Eradication, and even herd immunity seem impossible.

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May 30, 2021

S1 E5: Smallpox: History and Herd Immunity Part 4

This episode takes us through the National Vaccine Institute, the back and forth about mandatory vaccination vs. civil rights, and how the newspapers were the mode for passing bad information.

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May 30, 2021

S1 E4: History and Herd Immunity: Smallpox Part 3

This episode takes us from the beginning of the original cowpox vaccine through Edward Jenner's death.

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May 16, 2021

S1 E3: Smallpox: History and Herd Immunity Part 2

This is part two of a three part series on Smallpox. This episode looks at the history of the disease in the New World, Bioterrorism events, the Revolutionary War and Edward Jenner's vaccine discovery. Cause of Death depicts imagery of …

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May 4, 2021

S1 E2: Smallpox: History and Herd Immunity Part 1

This is part 1 of the history of smallpox. This episode talks about smallpox dating back to Ramses V and goes through the 18th century in England.

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April 22, 2021

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Do you ever wonder why we can't seem to take control of a major health event? Cause of Death takes a look at how epidemics and pandemics change our world.

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April 18, 2021

S1 E1: The Throwaway People: The Story of the AIDS Pandemic

Cause of Death explores disease and how it effects our society. This episode talks about AIDS, the Reagan years and how we finally overcame a pandemic. Show Notes: Throwaway People: How the AIDS Virus Changed the World Show Notes for …

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