Episode Appearances
American History Tellers · Jan 28, 2026
Conquering Polio | There Is No Patent | 4
“Virologist who developed the oral polio vaccine; immigrant scientist from Poland with perfectionist approach to research”
Polio vaccine development and epidemiologyLive attenuated versus inactivated vaccine strategiesOral polio vaccine (OPV) administration and efficacy
View AnalysisAmerican History Tellers · Jan 21, 2026
Conquering Polio | The Cutter Fiasco | 3
“Rival scientist who criticized Salk's vaccine approach; developed oral live-virus alternative that eventually became dominant”
Polio Vaccine Development and SafetyCutter Laboratories Contamination IncidentVaccine Manufacturing Quality Control
View AnalysisAmerican History Tellers · Jan 14, 2026
Conquering Polio | Beyond the Microscope | 2
“Leading rival scientist advocating for live virus vaccine approach; criticized Salk's killed virus method and NFIP's public claims”
Polio vaccine development and clinical trialsKilled virus vaccine vs. live virus vaccine approachesVirus typing and classification methodology
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DarkHorse Podcast · Dec 24, 2025
Hey Siri, why are American kids so sick? Aaron Siri on DarkHorse
“Developer of oral polio vaccine (OPV); debunked hygiene theory of polio by testing antibodies in China and UK bases”
Vaccine Safety Testing Methodology and Placebo ControlsChildhood Vaccine Schedule Expansion and Chronic Disease CorrelationManufacturer Liability Immunity Under 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
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