Nearly half of Americans are living with obesity, according to a new analysis from NORC at the University of Chicago. States in the South and Midwest are showing some of the highest obesity numbers.

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• And, Muslim Americans lend a helping hand this Ramadan.

Guests: Axios' Arielle Dreher and Zakat Foundation of America's Halil Demir.

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