Topic: Super Gonorrhea

Health officials have identified cases of "super gonorrhea" in the United States that are resistant to five classes of antibiotics. The discussion criticizes the pharmaceutical industry for abandoning antibiotic research in favor of more profitable lifestyle drugs, leading to the rise of untreatable bacterial strains.

Reports of "super gonorrhea" have resurfaced, highlighting the increasing resistance of the infection to standard antibiotics. The hosts note this is a recurring news story that has appeared several times over the last decade.

A clip from the sitcom "Two Broke Girls" mentions "super gonorrhea," leading to a report on a real-world drug-resistant strain of the infection. New York Magazine reports on the rise of antibiotic-resistant cases, noting that the CDC is concerned about the effectiveness of current treatments.