Stigma around weight is pervasive in the United States. But as author and podcaster Aubrey Gordon outlines in her New York Times bestseller book, anti-fat bias is also counterproductive, exacerbating health disparities and interfering with effective obesity intervention treatments. In this NewsHour program, Stephanie Sy speaks with Gordon to learn more.

Originally released by NewsHour Productions LLC, 2023. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 14, 2023.