Sawbones: Hantavirus

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine by Justin McElroy

May 12, 202600:43:49Comedy

In what may be our most requested episode of all time, Dr. Sydnee addresses the hantavirus outbreak in the headlines, looks at its history and evaluates just how badly the U.S. is handling the situation. Music: "Medicine...

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