Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning:
For years, doctors and dieticians have been using a person’s body mass index, or BMI, as a magic number that defines a person’s link to obesity and related health conditions later in life, such as diabetes and heart issues. However, doctors now think they have found a less-flawed physical ratio that can better indicate the pitfalls that await a person who could stand to lose a few pounds. Dr. Arthur Caplan, professor of bioethics at NYU Langone, talked to Len and Michael about what’s to come.
Speaking of medicine, many people this time of year think of the annual vaccines they should get right around now. What shots should you be concerned about getting, and why? Dr. Gregory Poland, head of the vaccine research group at the Mayo Clinic, joined Len and Michael to lay out “the big three” of vaccinations.
Scandal appears to be swirling around New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and with some calling for him to step down, would one of our regular guests, New York City Council minority leader Joe Borelli, be willing to step into Gracie Mansion? He talked about the prospect with Len and Michael this week.
Mark Simone:
The Fed cut rates by a half a point this week and Mark spoke with economist Steve Moore about the implications for all of our wallets.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman spoke with Mark this week about Donald Trump’s rally as well as how well the economic policies Blakeman has instituted in Nassau County are working.
P. Diddy Combs saw a remarkable fall from grace this week with his arrest on multiple charges. Former late night host Rhonda Shear spoke with Mark about the rapper’s failed attempts to escape incarceration while he awaits trial.
