Ted Genoways
@genoways.bsky.social
• Author of Tequila Wars: José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico
• Senior editor at the Food & Environment Reporting Network
• Contributing writer at Mother Jones
tedgenoways.com
• Senior editor at the Food & Environment Reporting Network
• Contributing writer at Mother Jones
tedgenoways.com
This makes me happy to no end—not least because I've had the pleasure of explaining to my mom how I'm known among Whitman scholars.
Pleased to announce it was crotch comparison day in Whitman class.
#pedagogy #crotch @genoways.bsky.social
#pedagogy #crotch @genoways.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This makes me happy to no end—not least because I've had the pleasure of explaining to my mom how I'm known among Whitman scholars.
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On January 24, 2025, Switchyard gathered dozens of writers, radio producers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and thinkers at their headquarters in Tulsa to collectively imagine—and reckon with—what the next four years will be like. Proud to hve been a part of it.
www.switchyardmag.com/issue-5/demo...
www.switchyardmag.com/issue-5/demo...
Is This the End of Democracy? — Switchyard
By The Editors
www.switchyardmag.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
On January 24, 2025, Switchyard gathered dozens of writers, radio producers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and thinkers at their headquarters in Tulsa to collectively imagine—and reckon with—what the next four years will be like. Proud to hve been a part of it.
www.switchyardmag.com/issue-5/demo...
www.switchyardmag.com/issue-5/demo...
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Hey @wwnorton.com
Let's bring @genoways.bsky.social to Pittsburgh to promote the new Jose Cuervo book!
White Whale Bookstore?
@riverstonebooks.bsky.social?
City Asylum?
Penguin?
Somebody step up!
Let's bring @genoways.bsky.social to Pittsburgh to promote the new Jose Cuervo book!
White Whale Bookstore?
@riverstonebooks.bsky.social?
City Asylum?
Penguin?
Somebody step up!
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May 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Hey @wwnorton.com
Let's bring @genoways.bsky.social to Pittsburgh to promote the new Jose Cuervo book!
White Whale Bookstore?
@riverstonebooks.bsky.social?
City Asylum?
Penguin?
Somebody step up!
Let's bring @genoways.bsky.social to Pittsburgh to promote the new Jose Cuervo book!
White Whale Bookstore?
@riverstonebooks.bsky.social?
City Asylum?
Penguin?
Somebody step up!
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Such an honor to chat with @genoways.bsky.social the other night about his seamless new biography of Jose Cuervo, who endured no small number of extraordinary political and economic trials to keep the family spirit flowing. Ted's writing is just gorgeous to boot: bookshop.org/p/books/tequ...
Tequila Wars: José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico
José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico
bookshop.org
May 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Such an honor to chat with @genoways.bsky.social the other night about his seamless new biography of Jose Cuervo, who endured no small number of extraordinary political and economic trials to keep the family spirit flowing. Ted's writing is just gorgeous to boot: bookshop.org/p/books/tequ...
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Kroger frequently overcharges customers by listing expired sales prices on the shelves but then ringing the products up at the regular prices at checkout.
May 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Kroger frequently overcharges customers by listing expired sales prices on the shelves but then ringing the products up at the regular prices at checkout.
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New by @genoways.bsky.social @michaelwhudson.bsky.social and team: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
‘Customers are being duped’: how murky grocery sales tactics are squeezing some Kroger shoppers
Kroger stores in multiple states have overcharged customers by listing expired sale tags and then ringing up regular prices – a practice that adds extra burdens on struggling US families
www.theguardian.com
May 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Looking forward to this, esp. after hearing the story of Jorge Salles starting El Tequileño after working for Jose Cuervo.
May 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Looking forward to this, esp. after hearing the story of Jorge Salles starting El Tequileño after working for Jose Cuervo.
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Tequila!
Fun visit to the agave fields of Mexico with @tibizea.bsky.social and @genoways.bsky.social
Fun visit to the agave fields of Mexico with @tibizea.bsky.social and @genoways.bsky.social
As tequila tops global sales charts, a new book uncovers the spirit’s revolutionary roots and the family feuds that shaped its legacy, through the lens of tequila’s most prominent maker, Jose Cuervo.
How tequila crossed the Mexican border and won over Americans - The World from PRX
As tequila tops global sales charts, a new book uncovers the spirit’s revolutionary roots and the family feuds that shaped its legacy, through the lens of tequila’s most prominent maker, Jose Cuervo. ...
theworld.org
May 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Tequila!
Fun visit to the agave fields of Mexico with @tibizea.bsky.social and @genoways.bsky.social
Fun visit to the agave fields of Mexico with @tibizea.bsky.social and @genoways.bsky.social
"Ted Genoways has dug deep... His densely packed biography of José Cuervo Labastida y Flores is a textured account that details Cuervo’s relationships with rival tequila producers, and his efforts to survive in a politically unstable era."
Book Review: ‘Tequila Wars,’ by Ted Genoways
In a new history, Ted Genoways explores the dramatic life of an enigmatic figure who revolutionized his country’s spirits industry.
www.nytimes.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Ted Genoways has dug deep... His densely packed biography of José Cuervo Labastida y Flores is a textured account that details Cuervo’s relationships with rival tequila producers, and his efforts to survive in a politically unstable era."
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History of the first Mexican cartel? Yes, it was #Tequila. Register for this Zoom event, Friday, May 9, 5 pm ET, The Tequila Wars, new book by Ted Genoways, us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Ted Genoways and the Tequila Wars. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Brattleboro Literary Festival invites you to join us on Friday, May 9, at 5 pm, with author Ted Genoways and his new book, "Tequila Wars: José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexi...
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May 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
History of the first Mexican cartel? Yes, it was #Tequila. Register for this Zoom event, Friday, May 9, 5 pm ET, The Tequila Wars, new book by Ted Genoways, us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Tomorrow is Indie Bookstore Day! We’re giving a shoutout to our partners at Magic City Books—an indie that builds community, champions authors, and keeps great books in readers’ hands. Support them by pre-ordering Tequila Wars by @genoways.bsky.social now! magiccitybooks.square.site/product/tequ...
Tequila Wars | Magic City Books
--Pre-Order--Publication Date: May 6, 2025Magic City Books will be hosting an event with Mr. Genoways on Monday, May 5. At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family's hum...
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April 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Tomorrow is Indie Bookstore Day! We’re giving a shoutout to our partners at Magic City Books—an indie that builds community, champions authors, and keeps great books in readers’ hands. Support them by pre-ordering Tequila Wars by @genoways.bsky.social now! magiccitybooks.square.site/product/tequ...
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LA!! Come see us!!
If you're in LA next weekend, come to see me at the @latimes.com Festival of Books at 1:30 on April 26. I'll be discussing historical biographies and untold family histories with @jessicagoudeau.bsky.social and Victoria Blanco.
2025 Schedule » Festival of Books 2025 » L.A. Times - Festival of Books
April 26-27, 2025 2025 Schedule APRIL 26-27, 2025 2025 Schedule Explore this year’s indoor and outdoor events including over 200 author and celebrity panels, book signings, exhibitor booths, food and ...
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April 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
LA!! Come see us!!
If you're in LA next weekend, come to see me at the @latimes.com Festival of Books at 1:30 on April 26. I'll be discussing historical biographies and untold family histories with @jessicagoudeau.bsky.social and Victoria Blanco.
2025 Schedule » Festival of Books 2025 » L.A. Times - Festival of Books
April 26-27, 2025 2025 Schedule APRIL 26-27, 2025 2025 Schedule Explore this year’s indoor and outdoor events including over 200 author and celebrity panels, book signings, exhibitor booths, food and ...
events.latimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If you're in LA next weekend, come to see me at the @latimes.com Festival of Books at 1:30 on April 26. I'll be discussing historical biographies and untold family histories with @jessicagoudeau.bsky.social and Victoria Blanco.
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You know the name José Cuervo—but do you know the story? In Tequila Wars, out May 6, Switchyard editor Ted Genoways tells the epic tale of how tequila became Mexico’s iconic spirit—built on resilience, revolution, and vision. Pre-order now: magiccitybooks.square.site/product/tequ...
Tequila Wars | Magic City Books
--Pre-Order--Publication Date: May 6, 2025Magic City Books will be hosting an event with Mr. Genoways on Monday, May 5. At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family's humble ...
magiccitybooks.square.site
April 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
You know the name José Cuervo—but do you know the story? In Tequila Wars, out May 6, Switchyard editor Ted Genoways tells the epic tale of how tequila became Mexico’s iconic spirit—built on resilience, revolution, and vision. Pre-order now: magiccitybooks.square.site/product/tequ...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com:
President Trump’s Mexico agenda centers on what he calls border “chaos,” Ted Genoways writes in a guest essay. “How ironic, then, that his proposed solution of tariffs is bound to generate chaos at the border by creating powerful incentives for black market trade.”
President Trump’s Mexico agenda centers on what he calls border “chaos,” Ted Genoways writes in a guest essay. “How ironic, then, that his proposed solution of tariffs is bound to generate chaos at the border by creating powerful incentives for black market trade.”
Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs Would Unleash Chaos at the Border
Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexico undermines his stated intention to eliminate the “chaos” at America’s southern border.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com:
President Trump’s Mexico agenda centers on what he calls border “chaos,” Ted Genoways writes in a guest essay. “How ironic, then, that his proposed solution of tariffs is bound to generate chaos at the border by creating powerful incentives for black market trade.”
President Trump’s Mexico agenda centers on what he calls border “chaos,” Ted Genoways writes in a guest essay. “How ironic, then, that his proposed solution of tariffs is bound to generate chaos at the border by creating powerful incentives for black market trade.”
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Solid analysis here but holy smoked agave the story of tequila makers forming Mexico’s first cartels responding to WWI import bans, the boon in smuggling during prohibition, violence in sleepy border towns…I’ll never see a margarita the same way again. Congrats on the book. Somebody option this asap
Some thoughts on Trump's tariffs and the history of how trying to limit the importation of tequila a century ago only led to violence—and increased popularity for tequila.
Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs Would Unleash Chaos at the Border
Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexico undermines his stated intention to eliminate the “chaos” at America’s southern border.
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Solid analysis here but holy smoked agave the story of tequila makers forming Mexico’s first cartels responding to WWI import bans, the boon in smuggling during prohibition, violence in sleepy border towns…I’ll never see a margarita the same way again. Congrats on the book. Somebody option this asap
Some thoughts on Trump's tariffs and the history of how trying to limit the importation of tequila a century ago only led to violence—and increased popularity for tequila.
Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs Would Unleash Chaos at the Border
Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexico undermines his stated intention to eliminate the “chaos” at America’s southern border.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Some thoughts on Trump's tariffs and the history of how trying to limit the importation of tequila a century ago only led to violence—and increased popularity for tequila.
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Great article by my friend @genoways.bsky.social. What does the early 20th century history of tequila tell us about tariffs, illegal trade, the border, and Cuervo? I can’t wait for his book! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs Would Unleash Chaos at the Border
Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexico undermines his stated intention to eliminate the “chaos” at America’s southern border.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Great article by my friend @genoways.bsky.social. What does the early 20th century history of tequila tell us about tariffs, illegal trade, the border, and Cuervo? I can’t wait for his book! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...
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Read everything by Ted. Especially now.
March 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Read everything by Ted. Especially now.
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In the latest REAP/SOW Video, FERN’s Editor-in-Chief Theodore Ross sits down FERN’s senior producer Ted Genoways to go behind-the-scenes of Genoways’ reporting on the controversy surrounding the world’s largest meatpacking company, JBS, and the hundreds of Haitian migrants that the company hired.
March 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In the latest REAP/SOW Video, FERN’s Editor-in-Chief Theodore Ross sits down FERN’s senior producer Ted Genoways to go behind-the-scenes of Genoways’ reporting on the controversy surrounding the world’s largest meatpacking company, JBS, and the hundreds of Haitian migrants that the company hired.
Watch me discuss my latest story with Theodore Ross of the @thefern.org.
REAP/SOW Video | Trouble on the line
YouTube video by The Food & Environment Reporting Network
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March 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Watch me discuss my latest story with Theodore Ross of the @thefern.org.
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A harrowing story about Haitian immigrants in the US who produce meat for our grocery stores. After everything they've sacrificed, Trump wants to deport them. Important reporting by Ted Genoways @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/food/2025/03...
They fled Haiti and work America's most dangerous jobs. Trump plans to deport them.
After being recruited by the world's largest meatpacker, they faced grueling conditions on the line. Is the worst yet to come?
www.motherjones.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A harrowing story about Haitian immigrants in the US who produce meat for our grocery stores. After everything they've sacrificed, Trump wants to deport them. Important reporting by Ted Genoways @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/food/2025/03...
My latest for @motherjones.com with @maandrei.bsky.social.
They fled Haiti and work America's most dangerous jobs. Trump plans to deport them.
After being recruited by the world's largest meatpacker, they faced grueling conditions on the line. Is the worst yet to come?
www.motherjones.com
March 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My latest for @motherjones.com with @maandrei.bsky.social.