The chapter delves into the societal pressure and personal choices regarding the use of the drug Ozempic for weight management, highlighting the conflicting dynamics individuals face in making decisions about their health. It introduces a guest writer and cultural critic to share insights on the societal perceptions and stigma associated with using Ozempic, touching on beauty standards and the concept of cheating hard work for thinness. The conversation extends to discussing children's weight management, societal pressures on young individuals, and the structural factors influencing body image and health.
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 weight loss drugs, and how Ozempic is changing the conversation around fatness in America.
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