The Ozempic Problem w/ Kelsey Weekman

Show Summary:
How has a Type 2 diabetes drug become a go-to for celebrities and influencers looking to lose weight — and what are the damaging effects of its popularity?

This week, we invited Buzzfeed reporter Kelsey Weekman to discusses her article, The Oscars Were a Nightmare For Fat People at Every Turn. Weekman discusses how this year’s Academy Awards highlighted the stigmas fat people face in Hollywood and influencer culture — and why she decided to speak out. Further, Weekman explains the rise of Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss. Why is the drug more popular than ever? What can tech companies and influencers do to promote more inclusive spaces?

About Kelsey Weekman
Kelsey Weekman is a journalist specializing in internet culture and Gen Z. She is currently a social news reporter for BuzzFeed News. On the side, she writes a newsletter about online youth culture called okay zoomer.

Keep up Kelsey Weekman
Twitter | Instagram | Buzzfeed Articles | okay zoomer

Show Notes and Resources:
The Oscars Were A Nightmare For Fat People At Every Turn - Kelsey Weekman
Maintenance Phase -Aubrey Gordon

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Credits
Hosted by Dr. Jamie Cohen and Josh Chapdelaine
Audio edited and mixed by Josh Chapdelaine
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