Disease Detective Stories: Anthrax Attacks, Thallium Poisonings, & An Invisible Killer

In the thrilling conclusion to our mini‑series with Dr. Don Weiss, we crack open three of New York City’s most chilling public health case files. From the anthrax bioterrorism attacks that rattled a nation to a toddler’s X‑ray that revealed a murderous heavy‑metal plot, to a bacterial “serial killer” hiding in plain sight. All these stories from Dr. Weiss' new book illuminates the fascinating world of epidemiology.

References for Our Discussion

◼️ [New Book] Disease Detectives: True Stories of NYC Outbreaks

◼️ Debate Over Monkeypox Messaging Divides N.Y.C. Health Department

Guest

◼️Dr. Don Weiss

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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