In the wake of 9/11, one man’s exposure to a rare and deadly illness sparked widespread panic in the U.S. On September 19th, Bob Stevens opened a letter containing a strange white powder. A week later, he was fighting for his life as a victim of a biological weapon. It left many wondering who was responsible… and would they be next?
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May 2020
The 2001 Anthrax Letter Attacks: Who was actually responsible?
<p>Mere days after the horrific events of 9/11, someone began sending letters laced with anthrax spores to senators and the offices of major media outfits -- by the time the attacks ended, seventeen people were seriously injured, and five victims had died. Today the FBI maintains ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2021
Ep 82 Anthrax: The Hardcore Spore
<p>Twenty years ago this month, letters containing <em>Bacillus anthracis</em> spores were mailed to various politicians and news media offices in the US, resulting in illness, death, and a widespread fear that transformed anthrax from an agricultural disease or occupational haza ... Show More
1h 54m