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Dec 2023
50m 34s

The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution, Part 1:...

The Ringer
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Today’s podcast is about the weight-loss drug revolution—which I believe might be one of the most important stories in the world right now. Despite all the attention weight-loss drugs are receiving, it’s possible that they might soon affect the world even more than we realize as they teach us about the science of human metabolism, decision-making, and even f ... Show More
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