1351: Alcohol | Skeptical Sunday
Summary
Jordan Harbinger and Jessica Wynn debunk alcohol myths, revealing it as a Group 1 carcinogen with no safe consumption level. They expose how the industry mimics Big Tobacco tactics, funding biased research and marketing wine as healthy to women while hiding cancer risks. The episode highlights the neurological damage, violence links, and lack of effective treatment for alcohol use disorder.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Skeptical Sunday and Guest Jess
Jordan's Stingray Injury and Surfing Stories
Alcohol as a Group 1 Carcinogen and Cultural Norm
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History of Alcohol and the 'French Paradox' Myth
Industry PR, Marketing, and the 'Wine Mom' Phenomenon
Alcohol's Impact on the Brain, Sleep, and Addiction
Treatment Barriers and PolicyMap Insurance Ad
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Social Norms, FASD, and Alcohol-Related Violence
Privatized Profits, Socialized Costs, and Third Spaces
Policy Solutions, Taxes, and Harm Reduction
Sober Curious Movement and Non-Alcoholic Social Spaces
Conclusion: Making Informed Choices About Alcohol
Outro, Credits, and Everand Audiobook Advertisement
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