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Feb 2021
55m 52s

Dr. Oz

AUBREY GORDON & MICHAEL HOBBES
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This week we're dissecting "America's Doctor." How did a smart, hardworking surgeon become one of TV's leading purveyors of junk science? Along the way we debunk green coffee bean extract, raspberry ketones, conversion therapy (!) and a salad dressing skincare regimen. Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers ... Show More
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