Episode
The Plague of San Francisco | From Plague to COVID: What We Still Haven’t Learned | 5
American Scandal · Oct 14, 2025 · 41 min
Physician and historian Dr. Howard Markel reflects on the legacy of the 1900 San Francisco plague and how its lessons still echo in today’s public health crises. Drawing on decades of research and firsthand experience, Markel explains why trust, transparency, and early action are critical—and why we continue to struggle with them. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated…