2. Is America's Obesity Epidemic For Real?

Freakonomics Radio

• Episode: 2. Is America's Obesity Epidemic For Real?
• Website: Freakonomics Radio
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• Duration: 00:21:05
• Published: 2010-02-26 02:53

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.