Episode 600 • • 1:17:58 - 1:22:02
600: Seven Proxies
Sam Adams Beer, Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade, MassEquality
The Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams) withdrew its sponsorship of the St. Patrick's Day parade after organizers allegedly excluded gay groups. Investigation reveals that the group "MassEquality" may have misled organizers regarding their status as a recognized veterans group. The segment highlights the role of 501(c)4 political action committees in using social issues to lobby and influence elections.