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The Thin Line

Hope vs. Reality in the Era of Weight-Loss Drugs

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By: Scaachi Koul
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Over the next five years, millions of more Americans are expected to take Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, which are rapidly being recognized as the miracle drugs of this century. If you’re not on them, you’ll probably know someone who is. What are the implications of the widespread use of these drugs, both on our bodies and our society? In this show, you’ll meet people across America who are either taking the jab or thinking about it, and the shocking intentional and unintentional results they are seeing. The Thin Line looks at the promise and the peril of GLP-1s today, and explores what will happen in the near future with the democratization of these breakthrough drugs.

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Informative and realistic

Great show! They found great people to interview, doctors who are deep in the beauty industry and perspectives of people who struggle with their weight and make you feel seen.

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Relevant subject , hot topic

Liked the style of narration, the jingles, the voices, the data. Thanks to the creators!

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More balanced than expected and very comprehensive

For the record, I’m not longer with WW for reasons I think the host could pick up on during our interview. Kudos for including the attempted interference from corporate PR person. I hollered. It’s art. Thanks for putting this together Scaachi et al. -Summer (ch 7)

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Informative and entertaining

I really appreciated the candor in reporting. I felt the information was well balanced and well researched. But not boring! It was relevant and evaluated an important timely issue from many angles. Plus I love this authors mom being involved. What a great and very personal touch. Because we all care about what our moms think, even if they are not ‘experts’.

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Thought-provoking work on fat and our cultural stereotypes in the face of new drugs that are changing everything

Excellent modern conversation about where we are with body positivity, weight, stereotypes, and where we are going with the GLP’s. Great work, Sachi!

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Eye-opening

I liked all of it. I’ve never had a body issue and I can tell you honestly that it’s genetics. There are three sisters one had a awake problem and two did not I really believe it’s genetics.

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well done!

great pacing and use of data. loved the dialogues with regular people and professionals.

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Excellent Information - Very Relevant Today

Wow, this was very in-depth. This is important information that really will affect our society - worldwide society. They cover aspects I hadn’t thought of, but once you hear it, it’s obvious - of course that’s another issue. Very good podcast

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Outstanding listen

I love how balanced yet feminist this piece was. Excellently produced and researched. I love individuals’ stories and examples of how weight has held them back.

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Informative and Enjoyable

This book covered the many facets of weight and weight loss that we are currently seeing as well as giving historical context. I felt that it gave a detailed look at the pros and cons of GLP-1 medications in an entertaining manner.

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