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The Union Workers Who Created Those Infamous Rat Balloons
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:14:13
Publish Date: 2021-08-05 07:35:00
Description: Scabby the Rat is now common on picket lines around the world, but the balloon started right here in the Chicago area. This week on the show, we dig into the origins of the iconic union labor protest mascot. Plus, Monica learns why there are so many ice cream shops in Chicago with “La Michoacana” in their name — despite having different owners, offerings, and prices.
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