CR018/PH04 - White Lightning

In North Carolina, way back in the hills, there's a centuries-old tradition of cooking illegal liquor. Whether you feel that's right or wrong, good or bad, may be determined by any number of factors but the objective truth is moonshine whiskey greatly impacted the course of United States culture on several occasions. Ever wonder why so many people will never trust the government or politicians? Press play. Ever wonder if the "moonshine" you can now buy in liquor stores is really moonshine? Press play. "White Lightning" was George Jones' first country record, sure, but it's also the cork in a jug of profoundly strong history.

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CR018/PH04 - White Lightning is an episode from Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music by Tyler Mahan Coe.

This episode is 01:40:48 long.

This episode was published on Jun 1, 2021.

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