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Jan 2023
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“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths Abo...

AUBREY GORDON & MICHAEL HOBBES
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This week, we're talking about Aubrey's new book, "'You Just Need To Lose Weight' and 19 Other Myths About Fat People." And we're yelling about Piers Morgan as a little treat.


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