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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2023 · 10 MIN

Celeste Headlee, host of the podcast Big Sugar

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"Big Sugar" is not just a podcast; it's an urgent call to action. Through firsthand accounts from workers, lawyers, and journalists, this series exposes the industry's exploitation and its far-reaching impact on human rights, lobbying, nutrition, and the environment. It's a timely exploration of an untold story that demands our attention in an era when transparency and accountability are essential.ABOUT BIG SUGAR Come explore the secretive, multi-billion-dollar sugar industry and the epic court battle that exposes how sugar is grown, cultivated and sold. Big Sugar is a deep dive into the inner workings of the industry. Hear firsthand from the workers, lawyers and journalists exposing the lies, exploitation and ultimately the truth. We travel from the Oval Office to the nightclubs of Havana to the sugarcane fields of Florida. This is a story of our time, an untold story that focuses on human rights, lobbying, nutrition and the environment. Hosted by Celeste Headlee. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-big-sugar-117233473/ CELESTE HEADLEE BIOHost Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist and author who has hosted shows for NPR, WNYC and PBS. Her most recent book is Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs To Talk About Race. Her skills as an interviewer and passion for the themes in the series will engage listeners everywhere. https://celesteheadlee.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

"Big Sugar" is not just a podcast; it's an urgent call to action. Through firsthand accounts from workers, lawyers, and journalists, this series exposes the industry's exploitation and its far-reaching impact on human rights, lobbying, nutrition, and the environment. It's a timely exploration of an untold story that demands our attention in an era when transparency and accountability are essential.ABOUT BIG SUGAR Come explore the secretive, multi-billion-dollar sugar industry and the epic court battle that exposes how sugar is grown, cultivated and sold. Big Sugar is a deep dive into the inner workings of the industry. Hear firsthand from the workers, lawyers and journalists exposing the lies, exploitation and ultimately the truth. We travel from the Oval Office to the nightclubs of Havana to the sugarcane fields of Florida. This is a story of our time, an untold story that focuses on human rights, lobbying, nutrition and the environment. Hosted by Celeste Headlee. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-big-sugar-117233473/ CELESTE HEADLEE BIOHost Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist and author who has hosted shows for NPR, WNYC and PBS. Her most recent book is Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs To Talk About Race. Her skills as an interviewer and passion for the themes in the series will engage listeners everywhere. https://celesteheadlee.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.

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