# Controversial Tattoo Chain Takes Short Stack Spot, Summer Lakes, and Shoutouts to You!

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Podcast: [City Cast Madison](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-madison-5852148)
Published: 2026-04-28T08:00:00+00:00
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There’s a new tattoo parlor opening in the former Short Stack Eatery location. And if that sentence wasn’t weird enough, get this: it’s a global franchise. It will be Cleopatra Ink’s first shop in Madison, but some people are wary of the business after allegations of shady business practices and human trafficking surfaced online. Executive producer Hayley Sperling digs into this story with local comedian and contributor Emily Winter and producer Jade Iseri-Ramos. The trio also talk about the best lakes for dogs (and humans) and Emily’s upcoming adult show and tell event. Mentioned on the show: 🏆 Our roundup of some of Madison’s best tattoo shops 🌊 Podcast: Toxic Lakes Hurt More Than Just Madison Swimmers 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 28th episode: Journey Mental Health Center Oak Bank - Do you have questions for Oak Bank? Submit them HERE.

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