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EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 22 MIN

How the World Went Ozempic

from TLDR · host devin friedman, matthew karasz, sarah rieger, armine yalnizyan

We all know the big economic stories of the year: the trade war, the tariffs. But there’s another — even bigger? — story that hasn’t been getting the same attention: the Ozempicification of our diets, our bodies and our economy. On this week’s TLDR, we take a look at the transformation underway. Plus, economic indicators are telling one story about a potential recession; the headlines are telling another. Which one is right? And, why does it feel like everyone’s drinking less alcohol? This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by Armine Yanizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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