Today’s episode comes to you live from Brooklyn’s Union Hall! Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by:

Steve Hindy -- Brooklyn Brewery Founder

Dan Kenary -- Harpoon Brewery Founder

Rob Burns -- Night Shift Brewing Founder and President of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild

Katie Marisic -- Federal Affairs Manager at the Brewers Association

Nancy Palmer -- Executive Director, Georgia Craft Brewers Guild

They discuss:What a craft beer is The economics of running a small breweryHow national and state regulations affect the price and distribution of beer

They also answer questions from a few thirsty listeners.

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Email: slatemoney@slate.com

Twitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann

Production by Zachary Dinerstein and Veralyn Williams

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