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Boomer Bunker Dischord

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587 The Earth is Losing Weight

NATIONAL DAY: National Video Game Day — Game on with your favorites or try something new.

BIRTHDAY: Kevin Bacon (born 1958) — Actor famous for Footloose, Apollo 13, and the “Six Degrees” game.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1947 — The “Roswell Incident” made headlines with reports of a “flying disc” crash.

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EARTH LOSING WEIGHT (Gallup)

America may not be shrinking, but Americans are.

A new Gallup poll shows the use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy has reached an all-time high. Millions are using the drugs for weight loss, changing eating habits and creating ripple effects throughout the healthcare and food industries.

Has America found the miracle diet... or just the latest fad? We'll look at the numbers and ask whether the planet itself is getting lighter.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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