Big Sugar

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iHeartPodcasts, Imagine Audio

Big Sugar

5.0/5

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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.


Critic Reviews

Score: 5

Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter Jun 26, 2023

"...it feels like a box office thriller...It’s an industry that is driven by actual slave labor. It’s a real shit sandwich, and I bet there’s tons of sugar in the bread. But Big Sugar is exciting and fun."

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