Published Jun 13, 2023

Special Episode: Dr. Steven Thrasher & The Viral Underclass

Dr. Steven Thrasher delves into how societal narratives, stigmas, and economic inequalities create a 'viral underclass,' disproportionately impacting marginalized communities in the era of HIV and COVID-19, while exploring the roles of racism, classism, and capitalism in exacerbating health disparities.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

Special Episode: Hep B Stigma & Discrimination
Answers 383 questions
Special Episode: Epstein-Barr Virus
Answers 383 questions
Ep 12 HIV/AIDS: Apathy Will Kill You
Answers 383 questions
COVID-19 Chapter 16: Disparities, Take 2
Answers 383 questions
COVID-19 Chapter 1: Virology
Answers 383 questions
Special Episode: Dr. Andrew Wehrman & The Contagion of Liberty
Answers 383 questions
COVID-19 Chapter 8: Disparities
Answers 383 questions
Special Episode: Dr. Paul Offit & Tell Me When It’s Over
Answers 383 questions
COVID-19 Chapter 7: Spillover
Answers 383 questions
Ep 57 Herpes: Stop the STIgma
Answers 383 questions
Special Episode: David Quammen & Breathless
Answers 383 questions
Ep 36 Shades of Syphilis
Answers 383 questions
Special Episode: On the Origin of Epidemiology
Answers 383 questions
Ep 11 Ebola: The New Kid on the Block
Answers 383 questions
Special Episode: Human African Trypanosomiasis & Drug Development
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/This Podcast Will Kill You

Special Episode: Dr. Steven Thrasher & The Viral Underclass

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Capitalism and Health

HIV Laws and Inequality

Inequality and Disease

Viral Underclass Explained

Humility in Viral Dynamics

Capitalism and Health

Austerity and HIV

Collective Responsibility

White Immunity Myth

Viral Inequalities Explored

Viral Inequality Uncovered

Vaccine Hesitancy Unpacked

Borders and Health

Vaccine Hesitancy Today

Episode Highlights

Public Health Insights

Myths and Stigma

Viral Inequality

Capitalism and Health

Related Episodes

Special Episode: Hep B Stigma & Discrimination

Special Episode: Epstein-Barr Virus

Ep 12 HIV/AIDS: Apathy Will Kill You

COVID-19 Chapter 16: Disparities, Take 2

COVID-19 Chapter 1: Virology

Special Episode: Dr. Andrew Wehrman & The Contagion of Liberty

COVID-19 Chapter 8: Disparities

Special Episode: Dr. Paul Offit & Tell Me When It’s Over

COVID-19 Chapter 7: Spillover

Ep 57 Herpes: Stop the STIgma

Special Episode: David Quammen & Breathless

Ep 36 Shades of Syphilis

Special Episode: On the Origin of Epidemiology

Ep 11 Ebola: The New Kid on the Block

Special Episode: Human African Trypanosomiasis & Drug Development

Special Episode: Dr. Steven Thrasher & The Viral Underclass

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Public Health InsightsSteven Thrasher explores how societal narratives around diseases like HIV and COVID-19 shape public perception and response. He emphasizes the importance of addressing systemic factors rather than blaming individuals for viral spread.

Public Health Insights

Myths and StigmaSteven Thrasher challenges the myth of white immunity and explores how stigma and criminalization contribute to health inequities. He reveals how these misconceptions and legal frameworks create a viral underclass, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.

Myths and Stigma

Viral InequalityDr. Steven Thrasher explores how viruses amplify societal inequalities, creating a 'viral underclass' disproportionately affected by disease. He discusses the intersection of racism, classism, and other forms of oppression in shaping health outcomes.

Viral Inequality

Capitalism and HealthSteven Thrasher examines how economic and social inequalities shape the spread and impact of viruses. He highlights the role of capitalism in creating a viral underclass, where marginalized communities face greater health risks and limited access to care.

Capitalism and Health

Related Episodes