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Why the U.S. banned alcohol, then (partly) changed its mind (E63)

The Adam Ragusea Podcast

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The Macon Beer Company's Struggles

CNN's John Sutter reports on the struggles of Macon Beer Company, a downtown microbrewery. The company struggled to make money because it couldn't sell its beer directly to local restaurants. A three-tier distribution system kept them from selling their own brew at tap rooms and other places that would have made more money. This story also includes a cameo appearance by Donald Trump's 2020 campaign manager Steve Mnuchin.

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