Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Steroids are SO five minutes ago. Scientists, physicians and athletes say the new cheating technology is "gene doping" — injections of extra genes designed to make muscles bigger or boost endurance. A look at this emerging technology and what it could mean for professional sports and the health of athletes.
Guests
- Dr. Gary Wadler Sports physician, clinical associate professor of medicine at New York University and expert on sports doping
- Richard Pound Chairman, World Anti-Doping Agency
- Dr. Andy Miah Lecturer in Media, Bioethics and Cyberculture at the University of Paisley in Scotland; also author of the book "Genetically Modified Athletes"
- Jose Canseco Former all-star baseball player and author of the book “Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big”
- Osagie Obasogie Project Director on Race, Disability, and Eugenics, Center for Genetics and Society
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