Nova Sappho

Marketplace reporter covering business and health-care stories; provides the segment on the FDA approval of an oral version of Wegovy and its potential pricing impact.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7min

A new era for weight-loss drugs

In this discussion, Marketplace reporters Nova Sappho and Amy Scott dive into healthcare and economic challenges. Nova highlights the FDA's approval of an oral Wegovy pill, a game-changer for weight-loss drugs that could drive down prices. Amy reveals persistent consumer pessimism as economic pressures weigh heavily on people's minds. Senior economics contributor Chris Farrell examines the troubling rise of long-term unemployment, exploring how hiring trends and AI may exacerbate job search difficulties. Together, they paint a complex picture of health and economic realities.

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