Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst

Sideways

Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst

  • Please Drink Responsibly

Please Drink Responsibly

Thursday 3rd December 2020

Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst discuss corporate responsibility in addiction, questioning the effectiveness of 'drink responsibly'.
34 minutes
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Corporate Responsibility and Addiction: The Sideways Take

It must kind of go a step further than that. I actually think those phrases do more damage than good, because I think they create, certainly in me, an impression of such cynicism in the industry, because drinks companies they don't care about you.
Ever wondered if the phrase 'Please Drink Responsibly' actually makes a difference? In this episode of 'Sideways', Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst dive into the murky waters of corporate responsibility in the realms of problem drinking and gambling. With their signature blend of humor and candor, they unpack the impact of advertising on addiction and share their personal frustrations with the corporate machine.
Martin kicks things off with a rant about the lip service paid by big companies to the issues of addiction, while Graham surprises him by being unusually prepared for the discussion. They also take a playful detour into music, debating the merits of Supertramp's back catalogue. Throughout the episode, the hosts challenge the effectiveness of the 'drink responsibly' message and highlight the lack of genuine concern from corporations towards consumer well-being.
This conversation is not just about pointing fingers; it's a call to rethink how society and businesses address addiction. Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the intersection of corporate responsibility and public health, this episode offers plenty of food for thought.
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