James Wilt speaks in this session recorded at Socialism 2024. Alcohol is one of the most popular drugs in the world, yet remains largely under-analyzed as a highly profitable commodity for capitalist firms and states. This session explores how we might take alcohol seriously as a widely enjoyed and celebrated drug, while also working to reduce alcohol-caused harms largely caused by capitalist domination of its production. The next Socialism Conference will be held in Chicago, July 3-6. Learn more about the Socialism Conference at www.socialismconference.org. Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow Haymarket on podcast platforms for regular event recordings, book talks, political analyses and poetry readings!