Sobering Truths

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

A retired RN discusses the horrific consequences of drunk driving 

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

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!

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

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

Remembering Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated this week.

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

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  

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    

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

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

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

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

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