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Prohibition in the USA

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Sarah Churchwell and comedian Kemah Bob in 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after effects of Prohibition.

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Sarah Churchwell and comedian Kemah Bob in 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after effects of Prohibition.

From Bootleggers, Wet鈥檚 and Dry鈥檚, Speakeasy鈥檚 and Rum Rows, take a look at the origins of the Prohibition Laws and how a movement designed to encourage temperance backfired on the nation entirely.

Produced by Cornelius Mendez
Script by Greg Jenner and Emma Nagouse
Research by Tim Galsworthy

The Athletic production for 91热爆 Radio 4

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51 minutes

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Sat 31 Dec 2022 10:30

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