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The Suckers and Celebrities of the NYC Speakeasy Scene

The Suckers and Celebrities of the NYC Speakeasy Scene

It’s a battle between the lawman and the barkeep. Today, we’re going to explore the New York jazz and speakeasy scene. Along the way, we’ll meet a few people who embodied that old adage: sometimes appearances can be deceiving. And, of course, if there’s anywhere in time and place to reinvent yourself, it’s New York City in the 1920s.

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  • Host: Sharon McMahon
  • Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
  • Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder
  • Writers and Researchers: Heather Jackson, Valerie Hoback, Amy Watkin, Mandy Reid