REI Union Threatens Boycott, Buzzy Ice Cream Blows Up, and Who Won the Milk-Chugging Contest?

About this episode

The episode discusses the REI labor struggle, a milk-chugging contest, and a new ice cream company's expansion in Denver.

A banner appeared outside REI’s flagship store at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River a few days ago, calling on REI corporate to offer the workers’ union a better contract or risk a boycott. So, what does REI’s inner turmoil mean for Denverites just looking to buy some snowboard wax? Contributor and stand-up comedian Josh Emerson joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to dig into the REI labor struggle. Plus, between reports of a “milk off” in Observatory Park and a buzzy ice cream company’s expansion, it’s dairy week in Denver. Want a sweet, green pennant with Denver written all over it? We’re giving away custom-made Oxford Pennants to everyone who becomes a City Cast Denver Neighbor during our spring membership drive this week. Sign up now for that, more great perks, and the pride of knowing you helped support local journalist – membership.citycast.fm For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about the union…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bree Davies, Paul Karolyi

Guest: Josh Emerson

Topics covered

• labor struggle
• REI
• Denver news
• ice cream
• milk contest
• local journalism

Keywords

• REI
• labor union
• Denver
• ice cream
• milk contest
• local news
• podcast

Sponsors

Denver Art Museum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: REI

Places: Denver, Cherry Creek, South Platte River, Observatory Park

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