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Sarah: Which was terrifying to the Americans.
Marissa: Terrifying. So I think that, I mean, it seems like the right decision at the time. It seems like the effective way to lead the fledgling Republic. But you’re right, it’s a problematic precedent.
Cody: Yeah, I mean obviously- typically we don’t want the government to be acting up in this way. Sarah as you mentioned Hamilton really did want this to be the response. He kind of set the precedent for the way that we handle domestic issues within our country. I just think it’s interesting- Hamilton’s gotten a lot of love recently, I don’t know if Jefferson or any of these guys would necessarily get the same amount of love and respect from Broadway.
Sarah: Although I do think it’s interesting that there’s no Whiskey Rebellion portion of Hamilton the musical. They leave that out.
Marissa: It’s not sexy.
Cody: Oh, have you seen it?
Sarah: I haven’t seen it but I’ve listened to it many many many times.
Marissa: I’ve listened to it.
Cody: Got cha.
Marissa: Well, it’s not a very sexy topic. But it kind of is though, because it has to do with Whiskey.
Sarah: You know, to me it’s a very very American story. Not only does it include all of our favorite characters but it’s also a conflict that goes to the very heart of America. Agriculture vs business, rural vs urban, what kind of country are we going to be? All these big debates that were happening during this time are sort of encapsulated in this one flashpoint.
Marissa: And most of them are happening today.
Sarah: Sure. Yeah. Conversations between rural and urban.
Marissa: Right, look at Red vs Blue on this map. It’s still…
Cody: Yeah, yeah, it’s um…it’s interesting that it’s something that just has not gone away. It’s something that we’re facing today.
Marissa: Yeah, this was a fun episode. Thank you so much for contacting us and doing this with us.
Cody: I want to say thank you guys and we’ll talk soon. Cheers!