• Navigating Health and Horror: Uncovering the Fields of Infectious Diseases, Haunted History, and Climate Change

  • Oct 4 2023
  • Length: 46 mins
  • Podcast
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Navigating Health and Horror: Uncovering the Fields of Infectious Diseases, Haunted History, and Climate Change

  • Summary

  • Ever wonder how the world of infectious diseases operates or why certain emergency alert systems still stand relevant in the 21st century? Well, get ready to explore a whole gamut of enlightening topics, with our expert guests shedding light on their respective fields. Joining us is Dr. Alina Filizov, Chief of Infectious Disease at Middlesex Health, who will navigate us through the ever-evolving world of healthcare and disease prevention. Also, we'll dive deep into the importance of preserving our natural habitats, pay homage to literary masters, and discover some absorbing ghost tales.

    Envision the cacophony of different alarms and their significance in modern communication. Fire Marshal John Planas explains wy...and also shares shocking info re electric car battery fires...

    Sunny Scarpa and Cindy Haiken, two distinguished librarians, will accompany us to unwrap some intriguing non-fiction holiday reads. 

    Also, get ready to embark on a literary odyssey with Pieter Roos, the executive director of the Mark Twain House and Museum, as he unravels Twain's ideologies and celebrated quotes.

    Brace yourselves as we delve into the spine-chilling world of supernatural activities and haunted history in Connecticut. Our esteemed guests, State Archeologist Dr. Sarah Sportman and folklore expert Professor Steven Gencarella, will unravel the roots of ghost stories and the compelling power of storytelling. Listen as they discuss the tradition of legend tripping and how folklore travels across communities. We also examine the mainstream acceptance of the supernatural and horror, and the role of certain events in anchoring a community's history. 

    Wrapping up, we plunge into an earnest discussion about monarch butterflies, the encroaching salt marsh habitats due to sea level rise, and the implications of climate change as invasives choke off habitats. 

    So, gear up for a captivating conversation that promises to leave you enlightened and engaged.

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