Australia’s relationship with alcohol is changing, on average we're drinking less, in fact less than anytime in the last 50 years. In today's briefing topic, you’ll find out why.   Someone who’s watched this relationship from a safe distance, is comedian Shaun Micallef. He stopped drinking in his 20s and made a documentary series called "On The Sauce". He joins us on today's episode. We’ll also dive deeper into the social research on alcohol consumption with Mark McCrindle from McCrindle research.   In today's headlines: Tony Mokbel’s conviction overturned over Lawyer X scandal Actor Craig McLachlan acquitted on indecent assault charges Senior soldier steps down over prosthetic leg drinking photo Biden savages Trump after Electoral College confirms election win   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.