The might and magic of human muscles

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

WBUR

Talk Show, Daily News, News, Npr, On Point, Daily

4.2 • 3.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Our muscles power us -- from the tissue that pumps blood from our heart to the tiny fibers that give us goosebumps. How exactly do muscles work — and how can we best strengthen them?

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1:00.3	WBUR Podcasts, Boston.
1:08.8	This is On Point.
1:10.4	I'm Megna Chakrabardi, and Bonnie Tsoy joins us today.
1:13.9	Welcome to the show, Bonnie.
1:15.7	Hi, Megna.
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