Author Jonathan Hari discussed his new book, Magic Pill, on Barry Weiss's podcast, detailing the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Hari and Weiss shared personal anecdotes about the "elite" culture of Ozempic use in Hollywood and the drug's profound effect on the brain's reward system. While initially thought to act on the gut, neuroscientists now believe these drugs primarily change the brain's signals regarding satiety and desire.
