On Episode 2 of the ACSH Science Disptach Podcast, we examine New York City's now-defunct COVID vaccine mandate. Did it work, why or why not? We then dive into recent research showing that, despite popular claims to the contrary, diet soda can help you safely lose weight.&nbsp;
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/17/new-yorks-sports-vaccine-mandates-are-just-plain-nuts-16189">New York's Sports Vaccine Mandates Are Just Plain Nuts</a>
<a href="https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/17/diet-soda-wars-do-sugar-substitutes-promote-obesity-16188" target="_blank">Diet Soda Wars: Do Sugar Substitutes Promote Obesity?</a>
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