In a wide-ranging conversation with Ezekiel Emanuel, the policymaking physician and medical gadfly, we discuss the massive effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. We also talk about the state of cancer care, mysteries in the gut microbiome, flaws in the U.S. healthcare system — and what a second Trump term means for healthcare policy.
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681. How to Host a Talk Show, with Dick Cavett
Stephen Dubner had an idea for a new project. So he drove to Connecticut and knocked on the door of the master. Dubner’s new TV talk show Better in Person launches July 14 on the Freakonomics YouTube channel. SOURCES: Dick Cavett, writer, former talk show host. RESOURCES: Eye on ... Show More
43m 27s
Jul 3
680. Can Universities Win Back Our Trust?
Dartmouth president Sian Beilock, a psychologist by training, made her name studying why people choke. Now she’s applying those insights to one of the most scrutinized jobs in America. No pressure! SOURCES: Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth College. RESOURCES: "Growing share o ... Show More
49m 55s
Jun 26
679. Why Does Vanderbilt Keep Winning?
It’s a hard time to run a university: public trust is low, political pressure is high, and finances are fragile. But Daniel Diermeier, who trained as a political scientist, has Vanderbilt humming. How? He says the key is choosing magnets over wedges. SOURCES: Daniel Diermeier, ch ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2024
Ozempic Expert: Ozempic Increases This Disease By A Factor Of 9! They're Lying To You About Ozempic Side Effects & What It's Doing To Our Brains! - Johann Hari
It is being called a miracle drug, but what is the dark side to the weight loss medication Ozempic?
Johann Hari is a New York Times best-selling author, his books include, ‘Chasing the Scream’, ‘Lost Connections’, and ‘Stolen Focus’. He has written for the world’s leading newspa ... Show More
2h 28m
May 2024
Ozempic: Magic Pill or Devil’s Bargain?
Ozempic has fast become the buzzword for dramatic weight loss, and considering the results users have been reporting, it’s easy to see why. To discuss the supposed miracle drug, Piers Morgan has assembled an all-star panel of doctors and patients, including; Journalist and author ... Show More
45m 22s
May 2024
Ozempic: Weight Loss Miracle Drug or Something Darker? Johann Hari on The Benefits & Risks
This week, I’m joined by Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and speaker, to explore his journey into the world of the new weight loss drug phenomenon: Ozempic. Johann shares his surprising firsthand experience injecting himself weekly with the drug for ov ... Show More
2h 7m
Apr 2024
The Longevity Expert: The Truth About Ozempic, The Magic Weight Loss Drug & The Link Between Milk & Cancer!
Is ageing and disease inevitable? Or can they be fought with a few simple life changes?
Dr Mark Hyman is a practicing family doctor, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, as well as the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is a fifteen-time New Yor ... Show More
1h 43m
Jan 2025
How Do Weight Loss Medications Work?
GLP-1 medications are everywhere—on your FYPs, on the evening news, and, as JVN shares, in your own weekly routine. But what do these drugs really do? In this no-holds-barred conversation with Dr. Terry Simpson, a surgeon and culinary medicine expert, JVN dives deep into the scie ... Show More
50m 39s
Aug 2024
#498 | Ozempic - The Weight Loss Miracle Drug?
Some call it a miracle drug, others warn of its potentially damaging long-term effects on people and society. In this episode, we'll look at the history of this drug, how it works, why it's popular, and what it reveals about American food and healthcare systems. Introduction to O ... Show More
17m 3s
May 2024
The Ozempic Obsession with Jia Tolentino
<p>Ozempic. It started with a lizard, and then transformed into a drug that, depending on who you ask, is either a miracle or the downfall of society. New Yorker writer and cultural critic Jia Tolentino joins Trevor and Christiana to give context on the media circus surrounding w ... Show More
48m 29s
<p>It's time to get real about what is REALLY going on with so many people using O O O ...Ozempic.</p> <p>Let's stop sugarcoating it or acting like no one is taking it.<br> <br>What is it? How does it work? And, the problems that can come from using it…</p><p>See <a href="https: ... Show More
