8. The Rattlesnake King

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of MMS distribution in South America and its impact on public health discourse.

Genesis II has recently gained a significant following in some South American countries, according to local reports. Hundreds of buyers have been lining up outside makeshift MMS distribution centers in poor rural communities as the pace of Covid vaccination falls behind that of major cities. What does the story of MMS tell us about the future of public health in the U.S. and abroad? How we can foster informed, trusted dialogue around science and health globally? Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Smoke Screen, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Neon Hum Media, Bloomberg, & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• public health
• MMS
• Covid vaccination
• science communication
• global health

Keywords

• MMS
• public health
• Covid vaccination
• Genesis II
• science dialogue

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Genesis II, Smoke Screen, Neon Hum Media, Bloomberg, Sony Music Entertainment

Places: South America, U.S.

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