Several hundred people joined 88.5 GPB Atlanta at Monday Night Garage for a special All Things Considered live show about Georgia's alcohol history and culture.

Several hundred people joined 88.5 GPB Atlanta at Monday Night Garage for a special All Things Considered live show about Georgia's alcohol history and culture.

More than 700 people visited Monday Night Garage on Friday, March 9 for a special live broadcast of NPR All Things Considered with host Rickey Bevington.

The show was all about the state's alcohol culture: From Georgia's founding as a dry colony to the modern-day discussions of cocktails at brunch, we've got you covered.

4 PM HIGHLIGHTS

 Highlights from the 4 PM hour of a special All Things Considered about Georgia's alcohol history and culture. See other highlights on our website.

  • An interview with Spencer Nix, Co-founder and CEO of Reformation Brewery
  • A live interview with Jonathan Baker, Chief Marketing Officer of Monday Night Brewing
  • A commentary on the mimosa's underappreciated nature, Beth McKibben of Eater Atlanta

5 PM HIGHLIGHTS  

Highlights from the 5 PM hour of a special All Things Considered about Georgia's alcohol history and culture.

  • Kennesaw State University students who are in recovery share their stories about sobriety
  • University of Georgia students share their stories about alcohol-free times in college
  • A live interview with Peter Kiley, Head Brewer at Monday Night Brewing

6 PM HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights from the 6 PM hour of a special All Things Considered about Georgia's alcohol history and culture.

  • GPB interns Kevin Kilgour and Isabeth Mendoza bring a history and timeline of alcohol in the state
  • GPB's Stephen Fowler talks about the history and evolution of brunch
  • A live interview with Joel Iverson, Chief Operating Officer of Monday Night Brewing
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