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#1475 – Ivermectin Costs and Prostate Cancer, Hearing Loss, Loud Motorcycles, and the American Dream Reality

Show #1475 · October 3, 2025

Episode Notes

In this episode, Johnny dives into the varied costs of ivermectin pills across Latin America and shares intriguing stories about its use for preventing and treating prostate cancer. He also addresses a growing issue among expats: gradual hearing loss and the challenges it brings.

The conversation moves to the noisy motorcycle culture common in Latin America, exploring why riders modify their bikes to be louder and recounting a recent encounter with traffic police. Finally, Johnny recounts a story from a party with a Latina pharmaceutical rep recently returned from the US, examining the elusive nature of the American dream for many Latin American immigrants.

Tune in for boots-on-the-ground insights into health, culture, and immigration, along with practical tips for expats living in or considering a move to Latin America.

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