

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 509: Felicity Carter Exposes the Jaw-dropping Truth of Who is Guiding Global Wine & Health Policy
Feb 14, 2024
Felicity Carter, a leading journalist focused on wine and health, dives into shocking truths about the neo-prohibitionist movement and its impact on global wine policy. She reveals how temperance groups shape recommendations and why the World Health Organization's guidelines can be misleading. The conversation uncovers biases in alcohol research influenced by funding and the conflicting messages about wine's health benefits. With changing attitudes toward alcohol, Carter highlights the resilience of the wine industry amidst a landscape rife with misinformation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Neo-Prohibitionist Movement and Its Impact on the Wine Industry
01:42 • 8min
Examining the Credibility of Health Institutions and Alcohol Consumption Guidelines
09:38 • 2min
The Complexities of Alcohol Research
11:37 • 14min
Uncovering the Influence of Temperance Groups on Global Health Policy
25:28 • 5min
Rethinking Alcohol Guidelines
30:55 • 4min
The Health Paradox of Wine Consumption
35:15 • 14min
Navigating the Future of Wine: Challenges and Resilience
48:49 • 3min