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Wednesday 5/1/24: Labor rights advocates, anti-Chinese riot in Milwaukee, tick check, viral job listing

Today on Lake Effect, we explore how some Wisconities are advocating for workers rights. We learn about the anti-Chinese riots that took place in Milwaukee in the late 1800s. We learn how to do a proper tick check. Plus, tell you about a job listing that went viral last summer — that invites you to eat cheese for a living.

Guests:

  • Israel Peña, immigrant worker from Green Bay; Stephani Lohman, Vice President of the Milwaukee Nurses Chapter
  • Victor Jew, senior lecturer in the Asian American studies program at UW-Madison
  • Brandon Prochaska, sensory coordinator at UW-Madison's Center for Dairy Research