Amy Pearl
Producer and storyteller whose sudden development of alpha-gal syndrome (a tick-induced red-meat allergy) is the focus of this episode; she recounts her medical mystery and its impact on her life.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 40min
The Mysterious Case Of Alpha Gal
Featuring Amy Pearl, a storyteller who developed a baffling tick-induced red-meat allergy; Latif Nasser, Radiolab producer who unpacks the science; and Robert Krulwich, veteran reporter adding narrative context. They trace delayed anaphylaxis, the discovery of the sugar alpha-gal, links to tick bites and geographic patterns, and how a sudden loss of meat reshapes identity and food life.
