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The Brothers on Books PodcastAuthor: Jack and Alex Allweil
A podcast where two brothers read and discuss some books. A journey that goes through a wide range of topics such as the government, investing, science and random historical events! Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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BOBP 144: Sweet and Low: A Family Story
Monday, 5 January, 2026
A summary and discussion of the book Sweet and Low: A Family Story by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the history of the Eisenstadt family, the patriarch Ben his son Marvin, and how Sweet and Low was developed out of the packaging company Cumberland. We also discuss the changes in sugar substitutes that have been used over the years and how the government has shaped what is used through policy. Finally, we go over the disinheritance of the Cohen family from the Eisenstadts.










