Episode 2: Why Are We Like This? — Addiction, Recovery & Wisconsin’s Alcohol Culture with Brett Knutson

We explore the question at the heart of the series: why is drinking culture so deeply ingrained in places like La Crosse, Wisconsin? Using this college town as a lens, we examine patterns of binge drinking, community norms, and the tragedies that continue to surface. Joined by Brett Knutson, President & CEO of Driftless Recovery Services, the conversation brings professional insight into addiction, recovery, and the broader human struggle with alcohol. This episode sets the foundation for a deeper, honest look at culture, behavior, and change.Guest: Brett Knutson, MS, LPC, President & CEO - https://www.driftlessrecovery.comHosts: Brent Hanifl, William Stobb, and Paige GeiserTheme Song: Sober in October - by Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball - https://gregghallmusic.comYou’re listening to Wisconsin Sober, the podcast that explores Wisconsin’s complicated relationship with alcohol. Through digging into the state’s history, culture, and the lasting effects of drinking, this podcast seeks to understand—rather than demonize—alcohol’s role in Wisconsin life, while exploring what meaningful change could look like.