Episode Mentions
The Ezra Klein Show · May 8, 2026
GLP-1s and the ‘Wild West’ of Wellness
“Conducted poll showing 1 in 8 Americans currently taking GLP-1 drugs, cited as key adoption metric”
GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide) mechanisms and efficacyWeight loss as appetite suppression vs. metabolism increaseCardiovascular and organ-protective benefits independent of weight loss
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The Al Franken Podcast · Jan 25, 2026
Wendell Potter on The Healthcare Crisis
“Nonpartisan health policy research organization; conducted studies showing 20% average denial rates on ACA marketplace plans, with some insurers rejecting 1 in 3 requests”
Prior Authorization Denials and Patient HarmMedical Loss Ratio Circumvention StrategiesPharmacy Benefit Manager Market Consolidation
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Hidden Brain · Nov 3, 2025
How Nature Heals Us
“Cited for analysis of government data showing 19% of American adults took prescription drugs for mental health in 2022”
Attention Restoration TheoryBiophilia HypothesisDirected vs. Involuntary Attention
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