Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta Returns For Season Nine

 Despite the "red alert" status at CNN, one of several bright spots for CNN has been Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent. Gupta has been a consistent voice of scientific reason in the face of weirdos and wingnuts who deny science because it doesn't comport with their current political viewpoints. Witness former Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate and current GOP chair Kandiss Taylor, who has recently advanced her conspiracy of globes. While claiming she's not a flat-earther, Taylor commented, "every store, you buy a globe, there's globes everywhere. Why?"

With globe antagonists around every corner, Gupta took a constant barrage of virulent criticism from anti-vaxxers, COVID conspiracy theorists, and anti-science advocates during the pandemic. Despite the poisonous nature of some of those attacks, Gupta remained steadfast and reasonable in his commitment to science-based treatments and support for vaccines.

Gupta's CNN podcast has been around for eight seasons and has consistently been one of its best.

CNN Audio has announced Dr.  Sanjay  Gupta will delve deeper into how weight fits into our understanding of what it means to be healthy in the ninth season of his podcast Chasing  Life  with Dr.  Sanjay  Gupta, which returns Tuesday, January 16.

Can a holistic picture of your health really be painted by a number on a scale? This season, Dr. Gupta explores society’s deeply instilled beliefs around weight and helps guide listeners to redefine what being healthy really means. A new year means New Year’s resolutions, and it’s the time of year people are bombarded with advertisements advocating for the newest workout or diet fad to shed those extra pounds. Whether your resolution is to eat healthier, exercise more or lose weight, the goal is to become a healthier you. This season will feature expertise from a variety of guests, as Dr. Gupta uncovers what the science tells us about weight, and how it should impact how we view our overall health.

“Our society has long adhered to the notion that your weight and your overall health are synonymous,” said Dr. Gupta. “I hope this season of Chasing Life gives listeners a better understanding of a science-based approach to a holistic and healthy lifestyle, and how much weight should factor in the equation.”

Season nine of Chasing Life will debut new episodes every Tuesday and will be available to listen to on CNN Audio or wherever you get your podcasts.

Since Dr. Gupta joined the network in 2001, he has covered some of the most important health stories in the United States and around the world. He plays an integral role in CNN’s reporting on health and medical news for all of CNN’s shows domestically and internationally, and regularly contributes to  CNN Digital. In addition to his on-air duties for CNN, Dr. Gupta is a practicing neurosurgeon.

There are too many bad doctors on TV and in other media. They exploit people's fears, damage the guest's privacy and self-esteem for ratings, and downplay science in favor of any opinion that attracts the most listeners or viewers. Dr. Drew, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil!

I think Dr. Gupta has an honest intellectual curiosity and well-developed sense of altruism. While I may not agree with everything he says, I've never doubted his motives.

Season nine of Chasing Life will debut new episodes every Tuesday and will be available to listen on CNN Audio or wherever you get your podcasts.