2 chapters across the catalog
A 1988 presidential debate clip features George H.W. Bush naming Dr. Anthony Fauci as an American hero. The segment contrasts this public praise with scathing contemporary criticism from the Village Voice, which accused Fauci of mismanagement during the AIDS crisis. The hosts note Fauci's transition from a research lab in Bethesda to a global public figure.
A 1981 CDC report on unusual pneumonia cases marks the recognized beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci's leadership at the NIAID is detailed, focusing on his transition into the nation's top infectious disease expert. The hosts discuss the evolution of "testing culture" among different demographics since the 1980s.
