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UWO Now: GLP-1 Medications Explained

In this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray speaks with Jessica Habeck, DNP, from the UW-Oshkosh School of Nursing about GLP‑1 medications and their role in weight loss, diabetes treatment, and metabolic health. The discussion explains how drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound mimic natural hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar. The conversation also addresses who qualifies for these medications, the dangers of compound and counterfeit versions, and why GLP‑1 therapies must be combined with lifestyle and medical supervision. A clear and practical conversation for anyone curious about the science and safety behind the most talked‑aboutweight‑loss medications today. 00:00 Cold Open — GLP‑1 Medications Beyond the Headlines00:36 What Are GLP‑1 Medications?01:19 How GLP‑1 Hormones Work in the Body02:13 Two Types of GLP‑1 Medications02:52 The History of GLP‑1 Drugs04:17 Who Should Take GLP‑1 Medications?05:09 They Aren’t for Everyone Who Wants to Lose Weight 07:24 How Doctors Evaluate Patients for GLP‑1 Treatment08:35 These Medications Are Long‑Term Therapies 13:27 Why GLP‑1 Treatment Requires a Team Approach15:24 Who Should NOT Take GLP‑1 Drugs18:52 The Risks of Online and Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs24:21 Long‑Term Safety of GLP‑1 Medications 25:48 New FDA Approval for Sleep Apnea Treatment 29:56 ClosingGLP‑1 medications, GLP‑1 weight loss drugs, Ozempic explained, Wegovy weight loss, Mounjaro medication,Zepbound sleep apnea, GLP‑1 hormone function, obesity treatment medications, diabetes medications GLP‑1, semaglutide weight loss, tirzepatide medication, GLP‑1side effects, GLP‑1 safety, compounded GLP‑1 drugs, counterfeit weight loss drugs, obesity medicine, metabolic health, UWO Now podcast, Jessica HabeckGLP‑1 receptor agonists, incretin hormones, semaglutide medications, tirzepatide medications, appetite regulation hormones, insulin regulation, metabolic health treatments, obesity medicine therapies, diabetes management drugs, weight loss pharmacology, endocrine metabolismregulation, FDA approved GLP‑1 drugs, sleep apnea and obesity, medical weight loss treatments, healthcareprovider supervised weight loss

UWO Now: The Power Struggle in The US Government

Are the three branches of government really co-equal? In this episode of UWO Now, Wendell Ray speaks with Professor David J. Siemers about constitutional intent, legislative supremacy, presidential overreach, congressional abdication, and judicial activism. This conversation examines how the Founders structured the government, how the idea of co-equal branches emerged, and why understanding constitutional design matters today. Learn and discover from UWO… Now. 00:00 Cold Open — Are the Three Branches Really Co-Equal?  00:34 Welcome to UWO Now  01:00 The Myth of Co-Equal Branches Explained  01:48 Federalist 51 and Legislative Supremacy  06:36 Separation of Functions vs Co-Equality  08:30 When Did “Co-Equal Branches” Become Popular?  11:00 Nixon, Ford, and Presidential Power  14:47 Legislative Supremacy and Constitutional Design  16:51 Presidential Overreach and the Unitary Executive  19:00 Congressional Abdication  22:00 Judicial Activism and Expanding Court Power  25:00 Checks and Balances vs Government Effectiveness  29:30 Where to Start: The Constitution and Federalist Papers  33:00 Closing Thoughts    #Constitution #SeparationOfPowers #LegislativeSupremacy #FederalistPapers #AmericanGovernment #PoliticalScience #ChecksAndBalances #PresidentialPower #JudicialReview #CivicEducation #UWONow #UWO #DavidSiemers #WendellRay

UWO Now: Introducing Chancellor Manohar Singh

In this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray introduces Manohar Singh, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, in a conversation about leadership, innovation, student success, and the future of higher education. Chancellor Singh shares his vision for UW Oshkosh and howThe University is embracing AI, workforce development, inclusion, and academic excellence to prepare students for the future. A compelling conversation for educators, students, alumni, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of public higher education. 00:00 Cold Open — The Story Behind the Title 01:18 Who Is Chancellor Manohar Singh? 03:05 Why UW Oshkosh? 04:00 Vision and Goals for the University 06:47 Financial Challenges and Strategic Growth 08:40 Enrollment, Access, and Student Opportunity 14:14 AI Innovation and the Future of Learning 20:32 Inclusion, Diversity, and Student Experience 23:30 Leadership Philosophy and Style 27:17 Life Beyond the Office 28:57 Close higher education, university leadership, academicadministration, public universities, student success, workforce development, institutional leadership, educational innovation, AI in education, access and affordability, diversity and inclusion, economic mobility, community partnerships, leadership strategy, education transformation, lifelong learning, public education, university governance, leadership development

UWO Now: AI In Our Lives: 2026

n this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray speaks with Jeremiah Bohr, Assistant Professor of Information Systems at UW Oshkosh, about how artificial intelligence has evolved in just one year and what that means for the future.    They discuss AI-powered search, AI agents, workforce disruption, AI literacy, coding, privacy, regulation, and the skills people need to succeed in an AI-driven economy.     An essential conversation for educators, students, business leaders, and anyone navigating the future of artificial intelligence.

UWO Now: 2026 Tech Trends with Futurist Daniel Burrus

What technologies will reshape business, education, andeveryday life in 2026? In this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray welcomes futurist and UWO alumnus Daniel Burrus for an exclusive update on the Hard Trends shaping the coming year. Burrus revisits his predictions for 2025 and reveals what came true, what accelerated faster than expected, and what new forces will transform organizations in 2026. 0:00 -     Cold Open 0:38 -     Significance of Hard and soft trends 01:56 -  Hard and soft trend examples 04:15 -  2025 trends predictions 07:45 -  What are disruptors? 11:27 -  Evolution of AI 12:50 - Agentic AI defined                                                                                                                                      14:47 - AI agents 15:31 - Don’t fear AI                                                                                                                                                     18:00 - How to keep up with technology                                                                                                       20:10 -  AI apps to know for 2026                                                                                                                      23:44 - What organizations need to know UWO Now, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, tech trends, 2026 predictions, AI, future of work, futurist Daniel Burrus. 2026 tech trends, Daniel Burrus interview, HardTrends vs Soft Trends, future of artificial intelligence, agentic AI explained,AI agents, business disruption, anticipatory leadership, future of work 2026,AI tools for organizations, technology strategy, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh podcast, UWO Now