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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 3 MIN

AIDS 2060 — An Exciting New Project from A Shot In The Arm Media

from A Shot in the Arm Podcast · host Ben Plumley

What the hell has gone wrong with the global HIV and AIDS response? Does it matter? And what do we need to do to fix it? Ben Plumley introduces AIDS 2060, a new project from A Shot In The Arm Media asking the questions the global health community has been quietly dodging for a decade. With 40.8 million people living with HIV, 1.3 million new infections every year, and the US sending the world into "septic shock" with sudden cuts to PEPFAR, the scale of the real challenge ahead is finally coming into focus. Over the coming months, we'll travel the world to gather insights from scientific, political, and community leaders — starting with an initial AIDS 2060 episode focused on San Francisco’s evolving epidemic and long-term plans. Look out for that episode dropping soon! 00:00 Welcome and Big Question 00:30 Why HIV Still Matters 00:57 Funding Shock and False Optimism 01:42 Introducing AIDS 2060 02:05 Looking Ahead to Future Conferences 02:19 World Tour and First Episode 02:42 Subscribe and Closing Thanks Check Out Ben’s Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health.

What the hell has gone wrong with the global HIV and AIDS response? Does it matter? And what do we need to do to fix it? Ben Plumley introduces AIDS 2060, a new project from A Shot In The Arm Media asking the questions the global health community has been quietly dodging for a decade. With 40.8 million people living with HIV, 1.3 million new infections every year, and the US sending the world into "septic shock" with sudden cuts to PEPFAR, the scale of the real challenge ahead is finally coming into focus. Over the coming months, we'll travel the world to gather insights from scientific, political, and community leaders — starting with an initial AIDS 2060 episode focused on San Francisco’s evolving epidemic and long-term plans. Look out for that episode dropping soon! 00:00 Welcome and Big Question 00:30 Why HIV Still Matters 00:57 Funding Shock and False Optimism 01:42 Introducing AIDS 2060 02:05 Looking Ahead to Future Conferences 02:19 World Tour and First Episode 02:42 Subscribe and Closing Thanks Check Out Ben’s Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health.

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