The AIDS Epidemic (Pride Month Series)

In this week’s episode of The Next Take Podcast, Mikel and Tanyka continue their Pride Month series with a focused examination of the AIDS epidemic — one of the most devastating public health crises of the 20th century. The discussion traces the outbreak's early impact on the LGBTQ+ community, the widespread stigma and political inaction that followed, and the emergence of grassroots activism that forced public institutions to respond. The hosts also explore the evolution of HIV/AIDS treatment, ongoing disparities in healthcare access, and how the legacy of the epidemic continues to shape queer advocacy and public health policy today. This episode offers a sobering yet essential look at a crisis that redefined both medical response and social justice movements.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:New website: https://next-take-podcast.podcastpage.io/Episode Produced By: TanykaUploaded By: Mikel MilesWelcome to the Next Take Podcast—your go-to spot for real conversations about music, art, social issues, pop culture, politics, the economy, and so much more! Hosted by Two Canadians Mikel and Tanyka, each episode brings fresh takes, bold discussions, and a whole lot of heart. New episodes Three Times a week—don’t miss out!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.