The Excerpt
The Excerpt
USA TODAY
Could biological warfare cause the next pandemic?
16 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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Biological weapons are illegal, but the threat of an intentional release or catastrophic lab accident remains. Investigative journalist and best-selling author Annie Jacobsen joins The Excerpt to discuss her new book, “Biological War: A Scenario,” which follows how a deadly pathogen could spread, how governments might respond and why human behavior could determine whether an outbreak is contained or becomes a global disaster.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected]. Episode transcript available here. 
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