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Theyre basically modern day moon shiners. >> as more states loosen marijuana restrictions, isnt it going to wipe out the black market? you wont need it. >> that is certainly the argument. you look at that with alcohol. i mean, we talk about moon shining but, frankly, it doesnt seem like it is that big of an industry in this country anymore. as the legal marketplace expands, it scheeems like the bk market is being reduced. again, you have huge population centers like new york. if new york stays i...

And entering a town called whites berg i could use a drink. so i went into town and met one of the moon shiners. >> for those who are not initiated whats the different between moon shine and regular whisky? >> well moon shines a lot better. >> why is it better? >> the difference is most whisky age in a bottle contraction is it illegal to make moon shine in your house? >> when you convert that -- when you -- thats the legal part. >> colin is talking about mash he didnt mean my moms favorite t.v. ...

Wow. >> thats right. the show "moon shiners" gives us a look at the illegal world of moon shining. >> what is this? >> im doing some modifications. id rather not have my name attached to something thats got it on it. >> in order to drink, its hotter. >> pretty good. >> but one of the moon shiners will no longer have to take cover of darkness to fire up his still. tim smith has now opened up his own legal moonshine distillery and he is joining us right now. hes the star of the hit show "moonshine...

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Think people in the tea party think that theyre paying the bill or not paying the bill, or do you think theyre saying yes or no to spending, the way they look at it? >> oh, yeah. i think what they think is theyre looking at a different set of polls that say a significant portion of the american electorate cares a lot about deficit reduction. the problem is none of those polls take in isolation, particularly in these incredibly gerrymandered district, really talk to a larger question. nia is comp...

Look at it? >> oh, yeah. i think what they think is theyre looking at a different set of polls that say a significant portion of the american electorate cares a lot about deficit reduction. the problem is none of those polls take in isolation, particularly in these incredibly gerrymandered district, really talk to a larger question. nia is completely right. the obama people have continued polling, polling, polling, polling. and they feel like they have the public on their side. and their choice ...

The president is sticking it to his opponents and hes winning. and the house of representatives is voting on a relief package for the victims of superstorm sandy. will republicans stand up to help those hit by the form. let me finish with a republican party thats beginning to sound and look like a pack of moon shiners. they dont like those revenuers. this is "hardball," the place for politics. are you flo? yes. is this the thing you gave my husband? well, yeah, yes. the "name your price" too...

>> brian: interesting my luggage and cell phone are on different flights. i am inside of the hall of fame. and this is buzz, one of the fine historians here and best in the business to tell us about the history of the cars and racing. first of all to the immediate left. >> 39 ford coupe that won the first nascar championship is what the moon shiners used to outrun the revenuers. >> brian: by the way how fast would that go? >> are bey. >> brian: the year is >> 1952. hornet. it >> brian: it is poi...

Leapers fork distillery. >> it is very earthy and grainy. >> the dynamics of the little town are very interesting. you have all walks of life. singer and song writers, executives, you also have old moon shiners and some of the old faulks that have been here for hundreds of years. we get a lot of weekend tourists that people want to get out of the city and get a piece of americana. we have a local roadhouse/restaurant called pucketts grocery that does live music six nights a week. country boy res...