Episode Appearances
The Ezra Klein Show · May 8, 2026
GLP-1s and the ‘Wild West’ of Wellness
“Historical reference: publication led to FDA establishment and meat inspection programs”
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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Criminal · May 8, 2026
The Poison Squad
“Wrote The Jungle, exposing horrific conditions in Chicago meatpacking plants, which catalyzed public demand for food safety regulation”
Food adulteration and fraud in 19th-century AmericaFormaldehyde use in milk and dairy productsBorax, salicylic acid, and chemical preservatives in food
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Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark · Feb 13, 2026
The Heart Disease Lie: It’s Not Genetic & Cholesterol Isn’t the Enemy | Dr. Jack Wolfson, DO
“Author of 'The Jungle'; quoted regarding difficulty of understanding truths when jobs depend on not understanding them”
Statin drug efficacy and safety profileCholesterol's essential biological functionsGrass-fed vs. conventional meat nutritional differences
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This Podcast Will Kill You · Jan 13, 2026
Special Episode: Daniel Stone & American Poison
“Journalist whose 1906 novel 'The Jungle' exposed horrific meatpacking industry conditions, spurring public health awareness”
Tetraethyl leaded gasoline history and global adoptionOccupational health and industrial medicine originsLead poisoning: health effects and exposure pathways
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