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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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Victorian Health Crisis: Jon Snow's Legacy

This chapter reflects on the grim conditions of Victorian London during the cholera outbreaks and the transformative work of physician Jon Snow. It discusses Snow's investigation into contaminated water sources, especially the Broad Street pump, which challenged prevailing theories of disease transmission. Through humor and historical narrative, the speakers emphasize the urgent need for public health reform and the impact of Snow's findings on sanitation practices and community health.

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