The Tide Begins to Turn

<p>At its beginning, prohibition was spearheaded by outspoken women. Women who saw a need for social change and then set up the scaffolding to build, what they thought, would be a better America. So maybe it won’t be a surprise to hear that the repeal of Prohibition began in pretty much the same way. By the late 1920s, it was clear to many that Prohibition was a big flop. It was especially clear to one of its initial supporters who realized it was time to change her mind.</p><br><p>Hosted by: Sharon McMahon</p><p>Executive Producer: Heather Jackson</p><p>Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder</p><p>Written and researched by: Heather Jackson, Valerie Hoback, Amy Watkin, and Mandy Reid</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>