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S9E24 - Branding A Disease
Season 9 · Episode 24

S9E24 - Branding A Disease

This week, we explore the branding of diseases. Over the course of history, diseases have been named after people and countries with devastating effects. Names have stigmatized entire regions,…

Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly · Apostrophe Podcast Network

June 10, 202027m 23s

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This week, we explore the branding of diseases. Over the course of history, diseases have been named after people and countries with devastating effects. Names have stigmatized entire regions, decimated industries and have even caused diplomatic crises. And countries have weaponized diseases for political purposes. As with all branding, words matter.


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