Exploring the intricate relationship between weight, gender, and societal norms, including how weight affects women's salaries and the challenges in discussing weight and health openly. Additionally, delving into the discovery and unintended effects of a drug aiding weight loss and diabetes, sparking discussions on self-control and societal implications.
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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