Investigation finds abuse plagues bodybuilding industry, US Rep. Gwen Moore gives update on new congressional session

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A  contestant prepares himself before a local bodybuilding competition in 2019
A contestant prepares himself before a local bodybuilding competition in 2019. Hatem Moussa/AP Photo

The Washington Post recently released its investigation into the world of bodybuilding, titled “Built and Broken.” We speak with the reporter about allegations of corruption and abuse in the competitive sport. And a week after the start of the 118th Congress, we speak with U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Recent investigations find rampant abuse, corruption in bodybuilding

    Recent investigations by the Washington Post have uncovered rampant sexual exploitation and fraud dating back decades in the bodybuilding industry. We speak with one of the investigative journalists spearheading the investigative series.

  • US Rep. Moore talks about House speaker election and more

    The 118th Congress has already made history with the most protracted and grueling election for House speaker since before the Civil War. U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, a Democrat from Wisconsin, discusses the election and her top priorities this term.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Desmond Butler Guest
  • Representative Gwen Moore Guest

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