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New Weight Loss Drug Phenomenon

Episode Summary

New weight loss drugs: Are they expensive miracles or another health risk waiting to be revealed? Then, we often see the same set of questions asked to Americans about presidential candidates. Sometimes pollsters throw in alternative questions, but are they effective? With the start of a new year, what is one thing you could give up for a whole year? We have surprising answers.

Episode Notes

A new class of weight loss drugs have the potential to dramatically improve the health of hundreds of millions of obese and overweight people. But they're costly, require forever use, and do not have long track records of safety. What do Americans think of these new drugs?

Then, pollsters often ask Americans who they're going to vote for. Some also ask about candidates and babysitting or bungee jumping. Really! Are pollster's alternative questions another way to find out support?

Finally, we end with a fun fact that'll have you questioning what you're willing to give up for a whole year!