polio
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, polio has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on The Proven Podcast. The episode centers on the escalating U.S. polio crisis and the scientific, political, and ethical struggle to develop a vaccine.
Poliomyelitis, commonly shortened to polio, is a vaccine-preventable infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Approximately 75% of cases are asymptomatic; mild symptoms which can occur include sore throat and fever; in a proportion of cases more severe symptoms develop such as headache, neck stiffness, and paresthesia. These symptoms usually pass within one or two weeks. A less common symptom is permanent paralysis, and possible death in extreme cases. Years after recovery, post-polio syndro
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on The Proven Podcast |
| Field | Medicine, Public Health |
| Domain | infectious disease / public health |
What do podcasts say about polio?
2 quotes from Lindsey Graham, recorded on American History Tellers and The Proven Podcast.
This has been the worst year for polio on record.
Lindsey Graham · American History Tellers · · Hear itListed in entities; not substantively discussed in the provided excerpt, but inherently negative as a disease reference.
The Proven Podcast · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about polio?
2 shows discussed polio in these episodes.
- The Proven Podcast — 2 episodes
Listed in entities; not substantively discussed in the provided excerpt, but inherently negative as a disease reference.
The brutal Truth From a Super Bowl Champion - Setema Gali - American History Tellers — 1 episode
This has been the worst year for polio on record.
Conquering Polio | Beyond the Microscope | American History Tellers
Who talks about polio on podcasts?
Lindsey Graham brought up polio; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on American History Tellers.
- Conquering Polio | Beyond the Microscope | American History Tellers on American History Tellers (Jan 2026) — Lindsey Graham
- The brutal Truth From a Super Bowl Champion - Setema Gali on The Proven Podcast (Oct 2025)
- Defied Death, Made Billions - Bobby Mesmer on The Proven Podcast (Sep 2025)
What is polio mentioned alongside?
polio is most often mentioned alongside San Angelo, CFO and Proven Podcast.
Affiliated with: San Angelo
Mentioned together: CFO, Proven Podcast, Florida, Impostor Syndrome, Operation, Alcoholism, marathon, Attorney General, MJ, Smang Ali