This chapter discusses the origins of the Spanish flu during World War I and how it evolved to become a less deadly variant. It also explores the threat of chronic wasting disease in deer and the potential for pathogens to jump from animals to humans.
Moshe Kasher is a stand-up comic, actor, writer, and co-host of podcast "The Endless Honeymoon" with Natasha Leggero. His latest book, "Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes," is available now. www.moshekasher.com