285. There’s a War on Sugar. Is It Justified?

Like tens of millions of people, Stephen Dubner thought he had a penicillin allergy. Like the vast majority, he didn’t. This misdiagnosis costs billions of dollars and causes serious health problems, so why hasn’t it been fixed? We find out in this update of a 2025 episode. SOURC ...  Show more

Is the oxymoron really “the secret sauce to everything”? That’s the case Ingels makes in this debut episode of our new video show Better in Person, filmed in Stephen Dubner’s living room. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, watch it on YouTube or Apple Pod ...  Show more

Everyone knows sugar in excessive amounts can have damaging effects on your health -- but just how bad is it, and why do people in the US still consume so much? Join the guys as they delve into the strange story of the decades-long sugar conspiracy.

Could candy be the next target in the global fight against rising levels of obesity and diabetes? Dozens of governments have already imposed taxes on sugary drinks, and now some are considering doing the same with sweets. So how worried are confectionery companies and what can th ...  Show more

Sugar is everywhere around us. It's a reward, it's baked into every celebration we have. But for some, it becomes a problem when that sweet treat we want turns into something we need. Nikki and Mr. Malone break down the science of our confectionery cravings with a neuroscientist ...  Show more

Sugar is everywhere around us. It's a reward, it's baked into every celebration we have. But for some, it becomes a problem when that sweet treat we want turns into something we need. Nikki and Mr. Malone break down the science of our confectionery cravings with a neuroscientist ...  Show more