Oh, Malort!

Rewind: 1855 Lager Beer Riots

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We are revisiting one of the earliest episodes exploring Chicago's first incidence of civil unrest.  Immigrants have been getting in done here.
Chicago is known for what some call "rough and tumble politics". Alyssa talks with friend from college and former coworker John Zinn about Chicago's first incident of civil unrest.


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Show Notes:


  • Encyclopedia of Chicago: Lager Beer Riot
  • Chicago Tribune: Chicago’s Lager Beer Riot proved immigrants’ power
  • Chicago Brewseum Brewing Up Chicago Exhibition 1855 Lager Beer Riot Video

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