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Special Episode: Dr. Steven Thrasher & The Viral Underclass

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Effect of Criminalization on Shame and Stigma

One of the stories that you feature in your book is that of Michael Johnson, a young black man who was convicted for allegedly not disclosing his HIV status to his sexual partners. Can you share a little bit more about Michael's story and what effect the criminalization of HIV can have or has had on shame and stigma and seeking care? Sure. The trial was one of the most disastrous things that I've ever seen. One American college student who was largely illiterate cannot be held responsible for 40 million people living with HIV. We can't lock up everyone who infected someone else nor should we. It's just a complete misuse of funds that the government could be spending differently.

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