Gastropod

Should You Be Eating Poison Oak?

Jul 8, 2025 · 31 min
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Probably not. But Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz decided to try it anyway, putting his body — and specifically his butt — on the line to answer a seemingly straightforward question: Is it possible to build up a tolerance to poison oak by eating it? (Guest episode)

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