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Dec 1 2015

How HIV/AIDS Works, Part I

52 min 2 movies discussed
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AIDS is one of the most well-known and most misunderstood diseases humans are susceptible to. In part one of this two-part series, Josh and Chuck explain how the disease is contracted and how it works.

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Josh and Chuck dive deep into the complex world of HIV and AIDS in this two-part episode, exploring everything from the virus's origins in 1950s Africa to how it spreads and attacks the human immune system. They break down the difference between HIV and AIDS, explain transmission methods and debunk common myths, and take listeners through the fascinating yet terrifying seven-step process of how HIV hijacks immune cells to replicate itself. With a mix of science, statistics, and cultural context from the early AIDS crisis, this episode provides a comprehensive look at one of the most significant health challenges of our time.


Movies Discussed

And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
1993 2h 20m
★ 6.5
"there's a really, really interesting movie based on what I understand is an equally interesting book called And The Band Played On — Josh mentioned this movie as chronicling the early investigation into HIV/AIDS in the 1980s." — Josh
Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"On the podcast, Hey Dude, the 90s called, David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — Referenced in a promotional segment for another podcast about the 1990s."

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