VinePair Podcast

Why Has NYC Turned Prohibitionist?

May 14, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Adam, Joanna, and Zach puzzle over New York City's recently launched "Buzzkill" campaign, ostensibly to inform the public about the health risks of alcohol. Why is this a priority for any city, especially one that relies so heavily on the food and beverage industry as a source of revenue and jobs? Doesn't this cut against at least a sizeable swath of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political constituency? Does this open him, and his administration, up to mockery? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Zach is reading: The 30 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for 2026Joanna is reading: 5 of the Most Shockingly Bad Guinness Pours We’ve Seen OnlineAdam is reading: Bartenders Can’t Outrun the Spicy MargaritaInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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