John Pearce is joined by Dr. James Higgins, author of The War Against Tuberculosis, which tells the story of the infamous bacterial disease and the search for a cure. James talks about the origins of tuberculosis and the main reasons for the drop in U.S. cases.
James also talks about the 1918 TB epidemic in Pittsburgh, and shares his lifelong passion for history and the politics directly related to medicine that draw him in.
Tune in to Perspectives to hear about local history and the humanities, residents' stories, and organizations doing good in their neighborhoods. New episodes air the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 6:30 PM following All Things Considered.
(Original air-date: 10/23/25)
