Sobering Truths

The Moral Case Against Alcohol 23.06.2026 32:08 ↓

Hard L. Weinstock presents his research on alcohol in Arkansas and Craighead County

Marijuana the Blunt Truth 10.04.2026 35:38 ↓

People are quitting alcohol, but are they just replacing one poison with another?

Alcohol Chaos! Spring Break Mayhem 27.03.2026 41:08 ↓

Bob and Joyce discuss the spring break chaos that ensues when alcohol and underage drinkers converge.

The Chilling Effect of the Johnson Amendment on Pastors 11.03.2026 44:47 ↓

Fear of losing their church's tax-exempt status via the Johnson Amendment may be keeping pastors silent about the awful effects of alcohol use and abuse.

Cannabis: Culture Shift or Public Health Risk? 20.02.2026 31:27 ↓

Discussion on how cannabis is replacing alcohol, but is just as bad - or worse.

Faith Based Addition Recovery 06.02.2026 43:11 ↓

Brandon Dunning, from Breaking Bonds, a faith based addiction recovery program, discusses advantages of a faith based program

Bailbondsman discusses impact of alcohol on crime 09.01.2026 39:18 ↓

Coty Powers, of Powers Bail Bonds, discusses the impact that the culture of alcohol has on crime from his point of view as a bail bondsman.

Alcohol Education Organizations 19.12.2025 18:12 ↓

Discussion on various organizations across the US educating the public about the dangers of alcohol

Sobering Truths International Efforts to Reduce Alcohol Abuse 14.11.2025 31:34 ↓

Iris and Joyce discuss efforts by the World Health Organization to curb the epidemic of alcohol abuse around the world.

Sobering Truths Lessons from the trauma unit 07.11.2025 29:58 ↓

A retired RN discusses the horrific consequences of drunk driving 

Sobering Truths Entertainment Districts Are Disastrous 24.10.2025 30:43 ↓

Bob and Iris discuss the negative effects of having an entertainment district in your town.

Sobering Truths Enough Is Enough 03.10.2025 44:02 ↓

How many alcohol tax dollars is enough? The city streets have an abundance of potholes, yet bike paths are discussed more than basic needs. Needless to say the increased crime, alcohol-related crashes, and social ills are swept under the rug. Enough is Enough!

Sobering Truth Review Booklet Statistics 26.09.2025 32:13 ↓

A rundown of statistics related to the negative effects of alcohol including the incidents of child abuse and crime, especially college campus crime.

Sobering Truths Alcohol Related Car Crashes 19.09.2025 28:45 ↓

We discuss some of the devastating effects that can occur when someone chooses to drive drunk

Sobering Truths Remembering Charlie Kirk 12.09.2025 37:23 ↓

Remembering Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated this week.

Sobering Truths: Pastor Jason Goad 28.08.2025 43:51 ↓

Jason Goad is the pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Harrisburg, AR

Anti-Alcohol Movement Rising 28.08.2025 30:24 ↓

https://wwwapp.bumc.bu.edu/BEDAC_Camy/_docs/resources/publications/JSAD%20editorial%20on%20monitoring%20alcohol%20advertising%202016.pdf https://wwwapp.bumc.bu.edu/BEDAC_Camy/_docs/resources/fact-sheets/Powdered_Alcohol_Fact_Sheet_2_2016.pdf https://wwwapp.bumc.bu.edu/BEDAC_Camy/_docs/resources/fact-sheets/Powdered_Alcohol_Fact_Sheet_2_2016.pdf  

Alcohol and Marijuana Similarities 15.08.2025 31:27 ↓

https://go2asap.com/blog/more-post-accident-drug-tests-coming-back-positive-for-marijuana/   https://www.hudson.org/drug-policy/weed-dangerous-legalizing-it-was-mistake-john-walters-william-barr    

Sobering Truths: When Your Vote Doesn't Matter 01.08.2025 43:45 ↓

Learn the history of the Arkansas ABC board and how the are violating the will of the people concerning Dry Counties.

Sobering Truths: Liquor Permit DEFEATED! 18.07.2025 29:21 ↓

Quorum court committee rejects second private club application https://www.kait8.com/2025/07/14/quorum-court-committee-consider-private-club-application/

ALERT: Attend Quorum Meeting to STOP County Alcohol Permit 11.07.2025 29:03 ↓

The Quorum Court meeting is at the Craighead County Annex at 511 Union at 5:30pm.

Episode 5: Fetal Alcohol Part 2 20.06.2025 33:41 ↓

Bob Hester and Iris Stevens talk about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the societal costs.

Episode 4: Sobering Truths - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 20.06.2025 30:44 ↓

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