Want a side of discussion with your craft beer? Raise a glass with the Kansas City chapter of
Drinking Liberally, which welcomes political minds of all leanings. "The purpose is to have fun and socialize and to discuss politics, economics and current events," group host Gary Brush says. "Some chapters have members who are Republicans and Independents who enjoy rousing discussions." Brush doesn't have to schedule speakers or moderate debates because the group follows the national model: Discussions are self-propelled. Consuming alcohol is optional, although Boulevard and New Belgium are popular among the group. "We don't have leaders or any structure to speak of. We just show up and talk," Brush says. "Generally, if we have a good crowd, we talk politics, but if there are only three or four people, we mostly just gossip." Drinking Liberally commences at 7 p.m. every Wednesday and third Sunday. Join them tonight at Tanner's (7425 Broadway, 816-822-7525). For more information, see
livingliberally.org/drinking/chapters/MO/kansascity.
— Crystal K. Wiebe
816-822-7525
