The World's Deadliest Disease That Built the American West

In this episode we're digging into the disease history books forgot — the plague that quietly reshaped frontier life, drove thousands to chase the Western sky, and left its mark on American cowboy culture forever. Tuberculosis, the world's most deadliest disease, has many interesting western connections, including how it helped create the cowboy hat, how it influenced where people settled and even what they ate!Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code COWBOYKENT athttps://www.bruntworkwear.com/COWBOYKENT #BruntpodGet 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code COWBOYKENT at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.WATCH or LISTEN:https://www.youtube.com/@CowboyKentRollinshttps://pionairepodcasting.com/cowboycoffeehour/FOLLOW US:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cowboykentrollinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowboykentrollins/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cowboykentofficial?lang=enIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.comTo request Kent and Shannon to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com