150: How Prohibition and Bootlegging Made the Mob
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Boozy Biddies Talk Wine
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The biddies take a little detour from their noble grapes series to discuss how prohibition and illegal alcohol to the American public basically made the mob. Tune in to learn more about Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and the other mobsters that helped keep America boozy while raking in MILLIONS.
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