This week at ITPL, the American history podcast, we focus on American prohibitions (yes, plural). Because US history is filled with instances of one group of Americans trying to stop another from engaging in a particular behavior. First, we have a feature on a little-known prohibition crusade from the early 20th century that tried to ban cigarettes. Then I interview historian Lisa McGirr about her new book, The War on Alcohol: Prohibition and the Rise of the American State.

This week at ITPL, the American history podcast, we focus on American prohibitions (yes, plural). Because US history is filled with instances of one group of Americans trying to stop another from engaging in a particular behavior. First, we have a feature on a little-known prohibition crusade from the early 20th century that tried to ban cigarettes. Then I interview historian Lisa McGirr about her new book, The War on Alcohol: Prohibition and the Rise of the American State.

This week at ITPL, the American history podcast, we focus on American prohibitions (yes, plural). Because US history is filled with instances of one group of Americans trying to stop another from engaging in a particular behavior. First, we have a feature on a little-known prohibition crusade from the early 20th century that tried to ban cigarettes. Then I interview historian Lisa McGirr about her new book,&nbsp;The War on Alcohol: Prohibition and the Rise of the American State.

003 Prohibition and Other Prohibitions in US History

In each episode of In The Past Lane, the history podcast, we take up topics in American history and explore them through feature pieces, interviews, book and film reviews, and more. Our guiding philosophy is that history is not just about the past - it's about our world, here and now. History explains why things are the way they are, everything from our economy, religious practices, and foreign policy, to political ideology, family structure, and rates of poverty. Our aim is to be both informative and educational, as well as entertaining and funny. We hope you'll join us for memorable journeys In The Past Lane.

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