Strange Country Ep. 137: Leper Colony
While in quarantine, enjoy another story about a forced quarantine, this time on the island of Molokai in Hawaii. In 1866, leprosy was labeled a crime and those who had it shipped off to die in exile. Join Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly as they discuss the deplorable conditions and the irrationality of fear.
Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands
Cite your sources:
Adams, Cecil. "What Was the Deal with Jimmy Carter and the Killer Rabbit?" The Straight Dope, The Straight Dope, 23 Jan. 2019…
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