6 chapters across the catalog
Ozempic and Wagovy have become viral sensations for off-label weight loss, despite being designed for type 2 diabetes management. The hosts discuss the pharmaceutical industry's marketing strategies and potential long-term side effects, including pancreatitis and gastrointestinal issues.
The 1997 film Soul Food and the animated series The Boondocks offer contrasting views on traditional Southern Black cuisine and its health impacts. While the film celebrates the cultural bonding of Sunday dinners, satire highlights how these high-fat diets contribute to clogged arteries and strokes. Underlying health issues in the Black community, including vitamin D deficiency and high blood pressure, are often exacerbated by these dietary traditions and mental stress.
Dr. Peter Attia discusses the "bitter contempt" and hubris some doctors feel toward obese patients with type 2 diabetes. This lack of empathy is often rooted in the belief that the patient is responsible for their condition through poor choices. While Van Jones attributes this to race, evidence suggests it is a broader bias against obesity that affects patient care across all demographics.
Fitness expert Jillian Michaels sparked controversy by questioning the celebration of singer Lizzo's body, warning of the health risks associated with obesity, such as diabetes. Actress Jameela Jamil defended Lizzo, promoting "body neutrality" and arguing that thin people also suffer from metabolic issues. Lizzo responded to the critique by dismissing the "concern trolling" regarding her health and size.
The hosts analyze a segment from Charlamagne Tha God's book *Shook Ones* regarding the physiological effects of chronic stress and cortisol on African Americans. They accuse Charlamagne and other morning radio hosts, like Tom Joyner, of being "witch doctors" who profit from charging up their audience with fear and anxiety. They argue that peddling fear is more dangerous than the physical drugs Charlamagne admitted to selling in his youth.
Mo presents historical reasons for Black skepticism toward government health initiatives, citing a New York Times report on radioactive milk being shipped to inner cities after Chernobyl. They discuss the high rates of diabetes in Harlem compared to Africa as evidence of environmental targeting. Mike Adams of Natural News is featured discussing the deliberate poisoning of water supplies in Flint, Michigan, and Washington, D.C.
