Rivka Galchen talks to Tom about two recent books on the history of vaccine opposition and reluctance, from smallpox to covid, including the role of 'Big Supplement' and the effectiveness of mandates.

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Music by Kieran Brunt / Produced by Les Mommsen and Anthony Wilks

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