meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Anti-Vaxxers Brought Back the Measles

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Slate

News, Daily News, News Commentary, Politics

4.62.3K Ratings

🗓️ 1 February 2019

⏱️ 16 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

The latest measles outbreak in the Pacific-Northwest is a self-inflicted wound. One that Texans, and Americans alike, should all pay attention to. Guest: Dr. Peter J. Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sending an email to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram for updates on the show. Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, and Anna Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Fancy a fever tree and vodka.

0:04.0

Yes, vodka, not gin, because this is

0:07.4

fever tree Mexican lime soda.

0:10.0

Yes, soda, not tonic.

0:13.0

With Mexican lime and Japanese

0:14.7

Yuzu for a zesty, refreshing lime

0:17.0

soda, that's just sweet enough.

0:19.5

Delicious with vodka or on its own.

0:23.0

Fever tree Mexican lime soda,

0:25.4

mixed with the best.

0:27.6

Mmm, now that hits the spot.

0:34.6

If you had to describe the most recent

0:36.6

measles outbreak in Washington, Oregon,

0:38.6

in like one sentence, what would you say?

0:41.6

I would say this is a self-inflicted wound

0:45.6

caused by carelessness and the deliberate attempt

0:51.6

to throw children under the bus for political gain

0:54.6

and expediency.

0:56.6

You weren't expecting that answer, were you?

0:59.6

No, I was, actually.

1:00.6

I have looked at your Twitter feed friend.

1:02.6

This is Dr. Peter Hotez.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Slate, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Slate and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.