Kosher Meat War & Presidential Pets

Kosher Meat War & Presidential PetsConstant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 783

Dec 11, 2020 • 52m

Scott Seligman explains how Orthodox Jewish housewives boycotted kosher beef in 1902 to bring down the prices set by a monopolistic collective. Jason Turbow tells us about the time a bagel union beat the mafia. Andrew Hager shares the long and sometimes odd history of presidential pets.

Episode Segments

How Immigrants Fought the Beef Trust, and WonDec 11, 202027mScott Seligman explains how Orthodox Jewish people boycotted kosher beef in 1902 to bring down the prices set by a monopolistic collective.

Scott Seligman explains how Orthodox Jewish people boycotted kosher beef in 1902 to bring down the prices set by a monopolistic collective.

How a Bagel Union Fought Off the MafiaDec 11, 20208mJason Turbow tells us about the time a bagel union beat the mafia.

Jason Turbow tells us about the time a bagel union beat the mafia.

From Hyenas to Opossums: A White House MenagerieDec 11, 202018mAndrew Hager shares the long and sometimes odd history of presidential pets.

Andrew Hager shares the long and sometimes odd history of presidential pets.