'Sober curious’ refers to individuals who are interested in reevaluating their relationship with alcohol. The term began to rise in popularity about three years ago and has now expanded to various markets, like social media platforms, retailers and bars. Is it just a fad though? Or this new form of nightlife signifying a larger shift in American drinking culture. Through speaking with influencers in the sober curious space as well as business representatives in the industry, reporter Ana Altchek explores the roots of this new trend and whether or not its here to last.

This piece was produced and hosted by Ana Altchek for NYU Pavement Pieces.

Sober Curiosity: The Latest Wellness Fad or the start of a Cultural Shift?

On March 12, the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the law firm Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer filed a lawsuit against the Philadelphia courts, challenging the courts' excessive reliance on cash bail to incarcerate people. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of ten people who cannot afford their bail and two organizations, the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund and the Youth Art and Self-empowerment Project.

In this episode, we hear from our clients and attorneys who are working on the case. Learn more at aclupa.org/PhillyBail.

Then, in honor of Women's History Month, we hear from Yvonne Latty, who tells us the story of mothers who are incarcerated and how excessive cash bail keeps them there, separated from their families.

To learn more about our clients and to support them, visit phillybailout.com and yasproject.com.

Sober Curiosity: The Latest Wellness Fad or the start of a Cultural Shift?

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