893: Testosterone

This American Life

Jul 26, 202601:02:10Society & Culture

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered everyone over 30 in the military to have their testosterone tested. That inspired us to rerun this classic episode where everyone at This American Life tested their testosterone...

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