"Like most cities during Prohibition, Kansas City had illegal alcohol, bootleggers, speakeasies, cops on the take, corrupt politicians and moralizing reformers. But by the time the Eighteenth Amendment was repealed, Kansas City had been singled out by one observer as one of the wettest cities, as well as the wickedest.“
~ Prohibition in Kansas City, Missouri: Highballs, Spooners & Crooked Dice by John Simonson
Your history-loving hosts, Charles "T-Bone" Hower and the "Jackalope"—AKA Dave "Curtains" Carson—spill the beans and sing like canaries to reveal the darkside of Kansas City history. It's Kansas City True Crime on the JoCoLibrary Uncovered Podcast.
Join us as we explain how a lawless culture that began before the Civil War evolved into political and criminal empires that ultimately drew the FBI's focus as they fought to put an end to decades of crime and violence. We bring in special guest Erik Stafford who is a historian, storyteller and a Kansas City History Tour Guide to shed some light on stories that have lived in the dark for too long.
Show notes and booklist for recommended reading and research.
Kaleidoscope of Sound
Thanksgiving, Hygge & Turkey Talk
SPECIAL EDITION - 2022 Writers Conference
Library Lowdown Quiz Showdown Part II
Library Lowdown Quiz Showdown Part I
SPECIAL EDITION - Library Lets Loose!
Back to School
Make-along
Oceans of Possibilities!
Mesmerizing Memes and More
Silver and Gold
The Collection
Events
Community Matters
Discover Your Library: The Arts
Librarians
Discover your Library: Patrons
Discover Your Library
The Poetry Episode
Parents as Teachers
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My Slice of Life
Survival Horror Podcast
Classic Gaming Brothers
Harry Potter Audiobooks!
Critical Role