S88 E7: Locusts and Pestilence

A sound begins—harsh, relentless, not rain but a swarm. The sky darkens, fields vanish beneath wings, and the air tastes of hunger and fear. When illness spreads close behind, whispers rise: Is this natural? A sign? Or something else? In this episode, we explore the terrifying intersection of nature’s fury and human vulnerability—locust swarms devouring crops, outbreaks of disease spreading in their wake, and the deep-rooted stories and fears that arise when disaster strikes.

From ancient scriptures to modern outbreaks, from the deserts far away to the islands of the Philippines, we unravel how hunger, sickne...