Pneumonic plague
Topic
Pneumonic plague is a severe lung infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It is the most virulent form of plague and can be transmitted from person to person through airborne droplets. Symptoms include fever, headache, shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing up blood, with a high mortality rate if left untreated.
2 episodes featuring Pneumonic plague
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Annie Jacobsen warns of escalating bioweapon threats and fragile government defenses
As pathogen engineering becomes more accessible, understanding the history of bioweapons and the vulnerabilities of our national defense systems is critical to global survival.
Jul 31, 2026 · 2h 26m
Modern Wisdom
Journalist warns biological weapons pose same existential threat as nuclear war
As biotechnology advances, the line between defensive research and offensive capability blurs, leaving global populations vulnerable to catastrophic lab leaks and classified government survival plans.
Jul 23, 2026 · 1h 37m