IDEAS Introduces On Drugs | A Troubled Relationship With Alcohol

Catherine Fairbairn, an alcohol research specialist from the University of Illinois, and Todd McGowan, co-host of Why Theory?, delve into the multifaceted relationship between alcohol and culture. They explore the shift towards sobriety fueled by new guidelines and the rise of the 'sober curious' movement. The conversation also navigates gray area drinking, the cultural significance of alcohol in films and country music, and the paradox of escapism in bars. Together, they challenge traditional views and dissect how narratives around alcohol shape identities.