Billy Beer (1978)

This Day in Esoteric Political History

English - October 21, 2021 11:46 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 913 ratings
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It’s October 21st. In October 1978, the Falls City Brewing Company ceased production of Billy Beer, a cheap brew endorsed by the younger brother of President Jimmy Carter.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the rise and quick fall of Billy Beer, why Billy Carter was an ongoing headache for the Carter administration, and the role of presidential siblings in general.

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