Episode 260: Unvaccinated Under God w/ Kira Ganga Kieffer

About this episode

Philip McKenzie discusses vaccine hesitancy and the influence of the religious right with guest Kira Ganga Kieffer.

Philip welcomes Kira Ganga Kieffer, author of Unvaccinated Under God: Religion and Vacccine Hesitancy in Modern America to the show. In their conversation, they trace the origins of what is popularly known as the “anti-vaxx” movement and how the religious right has influenced its trajectory. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Paprika (film) Kira’s Drop: The Spirit Catches You And You Fall Down – Anya Selleck Special Guest: Kira Ganga Kieffer.

People in this episode

Host: Philip McKenzie

Guest: Kira Ganga Kieffer

Topics covered

• vaccine hesitancy
• religion
• anti-vaxx movement
• influence of the religious right
• cultural discussions

Keywords

• vaccine
• hesitancy
• religion
• anti-vaxx
• cultural influence
• Kira Ganga Kieffer
• Philip McKenzie

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Unvaccinated Under God: Religion and Vacccine Hesitancy in Modern America, Paprika, The Spirit Catches You And You Fall Down

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