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In todayâs show we look at some of the chemistry going on both inside and outside athletesâ bodies. We talk with John Hoberman, a professor at the University of Texas, Austin, and the author of Testosterone Dreams: Rejuvenation, Aphrodisia, Doping, for some perspective on how steroids became part of the culture of sport. Later on, CHFâs Erin McLeary explains why you might want to invest in some Lycra if you want to set a world record in swimming. Element of the Week: Potassium.
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