81 – Bar Rescue (1890) – Carrie Nation

About the Episode

Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer says “People don’t go to uncool bars.” Well, Carrie Nation visits them anyway.

In episode 81, Sierra spins the story of an axe wielding prohibitionist, while Colin dreams of an alternate life as a fighter pilot. You’ll hear about asinine airplanes, a young pirate’s eyepatch, and our debates about glass.

Subjects Covered

Carrie Nation • Carrie Moore • George Moore • Mary Campbell • Civil War • Missouri During Civil War • Charles Gloyd • Charlien Gloyd • David Nation • Jaybird-Woodpecker War • Prohibition • Alcoholism • Dobson's Saloon • Hatchetations • Home Defender's Army • Anti-Alcohol • The Smasher's Mail • The Hatchet • Tunnel Buddies • President William McKinley • Kansas Saloon Smashers (1901) • Hatchet Hall • Prohibitionist •

Sources

• Wikipedia - Carrie Nation
• History.com - Carry Nation