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    Zika and the Politics of Public Health

    Does the Zika virus really cause the birth defect microcephaly? From Brazil's Amazon Basin to the favelas of Sao Paulo, researchers are looking for answers. We hear what's being learned on the ground about the deadly mix of over-crowding, extreme poverty, drought and climate change.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 25, 2016 • 34m Listen

    Does the Zika virus really cause the birth defect microcephaly? From Brazil's Amazon Basin to the favelas of Sao Paulo, researchers are looking for answers. We hear what's being learned on the ground about the deadly mix of over-crowding, extreme poverty, drought and climate change. They're combining to foster the breed of mosquitos that carries Zika as well as other, deadly diseases. The World Health Organization's declared a "public health emergency" — but is also telling athletes and fans of the summer Olympics not to worry.

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    Tropical Diseases, Global Crisis
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    2. 8:50Zika and the Politics of Public HealthYou’re reading this
    3. 43:27How to Run a Drug Cartel
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Carolyn Beeler

      PRI's 'The World'

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      Will Carless

      PRI / Global Post

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      Jonna Mazet

      University of California, Davis / USAID

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Tropical Diseases, Global Crisis
    1. 1:51Governor Sandoval, a SCOTUS Political Pawn?
    2. 8:50Zika and the Politics of Public HealthYou’re reading this
    3. 43:27How to Run a Drug Cartel
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