Episode
The Intoxicated Origins of Civilization
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- Jul 30, 2026
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Summary
In this segment of The Morning X, they sit down with Dr. Edward Slingerland, a prominent university professor, to challenge everything you think you know about humanity's oldest vice. Listen in as they discuss an eye-opening theory that our ancient evolutionary desire for intoxication might actually be the secret spark that built human civilization itself. They explore the surprising, scientifically proven benefits of raising a glass, and debate why modern culture has developed a massive blind spot toward this age-old ritual. THE END , Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash . Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app . All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE END... Entertainment News Daily, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com . Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000 . Sign up at GetInTheRing.com . Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected] . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.