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Resurfaced Ed Sheeran clip sparks alcoholism debate — and experts weigh in: ‘It’s just the culture’

nypost.com · 14dShare

"Americans call something ‘alcoholism’ that Brits simply call ‘culture.’ Maybe one or two pints at the end of a workday," Sheeran said during a 2025 podcast appearance.

First report: Ed Sheeran branded ‘ignorant’ for his comments about alcoholism — metro.co.uk, 15d