Prohibition in the USA (Radio Edit)

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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. They take a look at the origins of the Prohibition laws and hear how a movement designed to encourage temperance backfired on the nation.

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

A production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.

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