Is America’s Obesity Epidemic For Real?

Is America’s Obesity Epidemic For Real?

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Americans keep putting on pounds. So is it time for a cheeseburger tax? Or would a chill pill be the best medicine? In this episode, we explore the underbelly of fat through the eyes of a 280-pound woman, a top White House doctor, and a couple of overweight academics.