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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 42 MIN

Peter Hotez discusses tropical disease, the importance of science communication, career advice for young scientists, and more

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He describes his work in tropical disease, and how climate change has been elevating it in areas like the Gulf Coast of the United States. Plus, the importance of elevating scientists, what he has found works best for communicating with the public, and why he disagrees with the idea of 'hunkering down' until a day that science funding might rebound in the U.S..

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