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Two presidents named William, one assassination, and a cocktail to help you process all of it.
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In this episode
- Why Thomas Edison was called in after a presidential assassination
- How the Democratic Party kept backing a two-time losing candidate
- The real history behind the Gin Rickey and how to make one
- What McKinley and Bryan reveal about a country pulling in opposite directions
About this episode
William McKinley was our 25th President and the 3rd to be, spoiler alert, assassinated. But it's okay, they brought in Thomas Edison to try to revive him with his magic? And the democrats couldn't get over their hard on for William Jennings Bryan, despite him being a two time loser. Fool them twice, shame on them. Also! The history of the Gin Rickey. Stir one up and sip with us.The Gin Rickey
2 oz London dry gin
1 oz lime juice
Stir in a Collins glass filled with ice. Fill with club soda. Garnic with lime wedge.
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About History. Rated R.
Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith.
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