Alcohol’s medical history, Alone time

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Cases of beer
In this Nov. 8, 2018, file photo, cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Coors Light are stacked next to each other in a Milwaukee liquor store. Ivan Moreno/AP Photo

An author shares his book on the history of alcohol and how it was used for medicinal purposes. Then, we talk to a writer about the joys of going out and doing things by yourself.

Featured in this Show

  • The history of alcohol as a medicinal remedy

    Alcohol was long used as a medicinal remedy before we knew more about the negative health effects it can have. We talk to the author of a new book that documents the intertwined history of alcohol and medicine.

  • The value of doing things by ourselves

    Seeing a movie or dining out by yourself can feel a bit awkward, but there’s a lot of value in doing things alone. Our guest shares what she’s learned about the upsides to solitute . . . and taking yourself on a date!

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Camper English Guest
  • Faith Hill Guest

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