Episode 155 • • 1:20:30 - 1:22:39
155: Holes Over Norway
Swine Flu Cheetah, H1N1, Influenza-Like Illness
A news report about a cheetah at Safari West testing positive for H1N1 is dismissed as a "ludicrous" story. The hosts discuss the CDC's use of the term "ILI" (Influenza-Like Illness), noting that tens of thousands of people die from such illnesses annually without it being a global emergency. They argue the media is sensationalizing mild cases to drive fear.