Jay Wenger's guest appearances

Jay Wenger

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Donald Trump

Dave Rubin

Robert Sapolsky

Ryan North

Phil Plait

Caitlin Doughty

Deena Pierott

Joel Sartore

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mary Roach

Amy Webb

Brian Redban

Sean Carroll

Philip Goff

Kevin Folta

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Cara speaks with the Director of polio eradication efforts for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr. Jay Wenger. They discuss the history of wild poliovirus, including its devastating medical effects, as well as the incredible success of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. (Oral polio vaccination has reduced cases across the globe by 99.9% since 1988.) In addition, they focus on new cases in Nigeria, and why it is more important than ever to focus on final eradication efforts. To support the effort, visit www.endpolio.org. Follow Jay: @jay_wenger.

Cara speaks with the Director of polio eradication efforts for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr. Jay Wenger. They discuss the history of wild poliovirus, including its devastating medical effects, as well as the incredible success of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. (Oral polio vaccination has reduced cases across the globe by 99.9% since 1988.) In addition, they focus on new cases in Nigeria, and why it is more important than ever to focus on final eradication efforts. To support the effort, visit <a href="http://www.endpolio.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.endpolio.org</a>. Follow Jay: @jay_wenger.

Episode 139 - Jay Wenger