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Every book Julie Beloo recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Julie Beloo appears as a guest on The Ezra Klein Show, where conversations explore the complex science, history, and cultural implications surrounding GLP-1 medications and modern dietary habits. During her appearance, Beloo shares several foundational books that deeply shaped her thinking while writing her own work. She recommends Robert M. Sapolsky's Behave, as well as his subsequent book Determined, which presents a comprehensive argument against the existence of free will. Turning to the history of public health and food regulation, Beloo recommends Deborah Blum's The Poison Squad, praising it as an excellent historical examination of the origins of food safety laws in America. Furthermore, she recommends Chris van Tulleken's Ultra-Processed People, highlighting it as an illuminating and fascinating look into the modern ubiquity of ultra-processed foods. Through these diverse recommendations, Beloo connects her own research to broader interdisciplinary literature spanning behavioral biology, historical regulation, and contemporary public health challenges.

Books recommended by Julie Beloo

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  1. Behave

    Robert M. Sapolsky · Recommended · 1 episode

    Behave by Robert M.

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    “One was Behave by Robert Seapolski.”
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  2. Determined

    Robert M. Sapolsky · Recommended · 1 episode

    Determined by Robert M.

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    “Um he wrote another book determined about um basically it's an argument against free will.”
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  3. The Poison Squad

    Deborah Blum · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum is a historical account detailing Dr.

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    “Another one is Deb Blum's Poison Squad.”
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  4. Ultra-Processed People

    Chris van Tulleken · Recommended · 1 episode

    Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food ...

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    “The third book that I really enjoyed was ultrarocessed people by Chris Vanelikin.”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
GLP-1s Are a Lot Weirder Than Anyone Thought | The Ezra Klein ShowThe Ezra Klein Show2026-05-084