A new investigative podcast takes us up close to the harsh conditions of migrant laborers who harvest sugarcane, and a powerful multi-billion dollar industry with human rights violations. Then, we examine the unique nature of family-owned businesses.
Featured in this Episode
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‘Big Sugar’ podcast explores how a multi-billion dollar industry affects the environment and your health
American sugar exports totaled over $1.4 billion in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We talk with the host of the new podcast “Big Sugar” for a deeper look into one of the world’s most-produced crops. Original air date: Sept. 5, 2023
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The real-life succession at family companies
Family businesses employ two-thirds of all U.S. workers. When those companies put off the difficult conversations about ownership succession, they put more than their family legacy at risk. We talk with a researcher and two family business owners to learn how to protect these companies and jobs. Original air date: Nov. 7, 2023
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Celeste Headlee Guest
- Jennifer Pendergast Guest
- Nathan Brinkman Guest
- Dan Hartung Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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