Annie Jacobsen Discusses Biological Threats on PBS News Podcast

Why it matters locally: Discussion of potential biological threats is relevant to Missouri, as the state, like all others, would be impacted by national biodefense policies and the potential spread of engineered pathogens. Public health agencies across the state, including local health departments and medical centers, would play a crucial role in any response.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen discussed the potential for deliberately engineered pathogens as a national security threat on the PBS News podcast, "Settle In." Geoff Bennett, the podcast host, interviewed Jacobsen about the themes presented in her new book, "Biological War: A Scenario." Jacobsen's book examines a scenario where a national security threat does not originate from a missile or a bomb but from a specifically designed pathogen. During her conversation with Bennett, Jacobsen addressed America's readiness to respond to such biological dangers.