San Francisco's Board of Supervisors is considering imposing a fee on alcoholic beverages, which would go to pay for programs associated with alcohol abuse. But critics say the fee would burden businesses in already tough economic times.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

• John Avalos, member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
• Rich Higgins, brewmaster at Social Kitchen And Brewery and president of the San Francisco Brewers Guild