Countermeasures
Throughout history, humanity has faced down disease and disaster. This season, Countermeasures traces the arc of public health crises and bioterrorism events across centuries, from the Black Death to the 2001 Anthrax attacks. We dig into how societies responded in the moment, what those responses reveal in hindsight, and what we still need to learn. Each episode uncovers the science and the human decisions behind our fight against health threats, and asks what it will take to be ready for the next one. Brought to you by Emergent, a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world.
Season 4: Public Health Events
This season we are looking back at historic public health outbreaks and bioterrorism events. From the black plague to the 2001 Anthrax attacks, we are looking across the span of time to uncover how we have responded to health threats, what we’ve learned and what we still have left to do.
Season 3: Preparing for Tomorrow's Health Threats
In our first two seasons, Countermeasures examined the opioid crisis and its far-reaching impact to communities across North America. Now, we’re widening the lens. Season 3 explores emerging global health threats, from bio threats to the growing impacts of climate change, and the people working to prepare for what’s next. Join leading experts, researchers and practitioners as they share how we can build resilience against the challenges ahead.
Season 2: The Opioid Crisis
Today, opioid overdose is a leading cause of accidental death, with so many families, loved ones, and friends behind these lives lost. In Season 2 of Countermeasures, we explored some of the communities hit the hardest by the crisis. From prisons and construction sites, to schools and elderly care, we hear from changemakers offering a new way forward.
Season 1: The Opioid Crisis
In Season 1 of Countermeasures, we meet some of the people driving positive change to combat the opioid epidemic and destigmatize opioid dependency. Hear the impacts of the epidemic firsthand and be inspired by the stories of resilience and hope from community advocates, first responders, public health experts and those whose lives have been directly touched by the crisis.