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Soda vs. Pop vs. Coke (vs. Capitalism) [ft. Bart Elmore]

"What do you call this?" A cup of a dark brown liquid can be seen in the background.

Archive: April 1, 2025

When you order a soft drink at a restaurant, what do you say? And what does that have to do with a pharmacist, a Cleveland car company and the Pope?

On this episode of Flyover Culture, we're digging into one of the greatest mysteries facing us today: why do some people say "soda," some say "pop" and others say "Coke?"

Check out Dr. Bart Elmore's writing, including "Citizen Coke," here: https://www.bartelmore.com/