Is It Time To Give Up Drinking? & Looking Back On Jan 6th
American Fever Dream
Deep Dive
What new advisory did the Department of Health and Human Services issue regarding alcohol consumption?
The Department of Health and Human Services issued an advisory showing a direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, specifically for at least seven different types of cancer, including breast cancer, which is more common in women.
Why has the link between alcohol and cancer been suppressed from the public?
The link between alcohol and cancer has been suppressed due to regulatory capture by the alcohol lobby, which funded over 500 studies from 1972 to 1993 to create the myth that alcohol is not as dangerous as it really is.
What role did the alcohol lobby play in shaping public perception of alcohol's health effects?
The alcohol lobby funded studies that downplayed the dangers of alcohol, creating a false narrative that moderate drinking could be beneficial. They also influenced regulatory agencies to suppress information about alcohol's carcinogenic effects.
How did the myth that moderate drinking is healthy originate?
The myth originated in the 1990s from flawed studies comparing moderate drinkers, heavy drinkers, and non-drinkers. Many non-drinkers were former heavy drinkers, skewing the data to falsely suggest health benefits for moderate drinking.
What is the significance of January 6th in the context of the podcast?
January 6th is discussed as a day that has historically been marked as solemn due to the 2021 Capitol insurrection. The hosts reflect on how the perception of the day has evolved and the lack of current attention to its significance.
What is the current status of the prosecutions related to the January 6th Capitol riot?
As of the latest update, 1,250 of the 1,570 Capitol riot prosecutions have been adjudicated, with 80% resulting in guilty pleas. Many of those convicted have already served their sentences, with only the most violent offenders remaining in prison.
What is the demographic breakdown of the individuals arrested for the January 6th Capitol riot?
Most of the individuals arrested were from Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, and California. 25% were armed, 18.5% had a background in law enforcement or military, and 24% were business owners. Only 35 were unemployed, and 22% had a prior criminal record.
What is the connection between military service and extremism among January 6th rioters?
18.5% of the January 6th rioters had a background in law enforcement or military, suggesting that military service can be a radicalizing experience due to the mental toll and exposure to extreme situations.