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Back in the summer of 2018, Good Beer Hunting readers were introduced to a name that stuck with me for years: David Jernigan. He\u2019s one of the country\u2019s leading researchers in the area of alcohol use and policy and at the time, was acting as an expert for a government task force in Maryland looking at potential alcohol reforms. In reporting for Sightlines, his name was mentioned by sources who also said words like \u201cprohibition\u201d or \u201ctemperance.\u201d

That connection will make better sense to you after this conversation with Sightlines reporter Kate Bernot, who explains how a modern academic is seen by some to have a connection to a generations-old movement to limit Americans\u2019 choice in how and when they consume alcohol. From Jernigan\u2019s point of view, however, he\u2019s simply using his research and platform to lead studies that might encourage greater responsibility toward ourselves and others.

In Kate\u2019s profile of Jernigan and his work, which you can read on Good Beer Hunting, she shares how Jernigan has worked for decades to impact government decision making while potentially stretching research beyond clear conclusions to earn attention from media and politicians.

Who is David Jernigan and why should you care? Let\u2019s find out.