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Episode 181: World AIDS Day Abandoned: The Deadly Cost of Political Neglect

Episode 181: World AIDS Day Abandoned: The Deadly Cost of Political Neglect

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In December 2025, the U.S. government broke tradition by refusing to recognize World AIDS Day; echoing the deadly silence that fueled the early epidemic. This episode traces the history of AIDS stigma, activism, and policy failure, from Reagan to today, and honors the caretakers, communities, and cultural figures who fought to make survival possible. Take a human look at how prejudice reshapes public health and why remembering matters.

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