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Wine and the White House

Join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET for our members-only, live-streamed conversation.

Steve Hayes will host tonight’s episode of Dispatch Live with special guest Fred Ryan, author of Wine and the White House: A History. Whether you need some fun facts for your presidential trivia trove or a recommendation for your next state dinner, this episode will be sure to impress even the most seasoned sommeliers.

Programming Note: For the busy summer months, Dispatch Live will take place every other Tuesday and will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

The Agenda:

  • The history of White House hospitality 
  • Various presidents’ experience with wine
  • Memorable toasts and stories from the White House

Show Notes:

Grab a drink, prepare your questions, and join us on YouTube at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Who: Steve, Fred Ryan

When: Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT

Where: YouTube

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Dispatch Live is a weekly virtual gathering for members featuring Dispatch writers, editors, and special guests. Attendees can ask questions of our panelists and interact with other members via the YouTube chat feature, but they can also just sit back with their beverage of choice and watch the proceedings. While you can see the panelists, they can’t see you. (Note: A Google account is required to use the YouTube Live chat. You can create one with your normal email by clicking here.)

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A video recording of Dispatch Live will be available on our website tomorrow morning. An audio-only version of the conversation will also be available tomorrow on The Skiff, our members-only podcast feed. Click here to sign up for The Skiff on your preferred podcast platform.

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