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Nov 2017
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Ep 2 Skin in the Game, Horse in the Race

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This week we tackle leprosy. That biblical (or is it?) infection that, believe it or not, is still with us today. Leprosy has an ancient history that exemplifies some of the worst of human behavior, and its present day status may surprise you.

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