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The Dark Side of the U.S Meat Packing Industry with Alice Driver (427)
Award-winning author and investigative journalist Alice Driver joins me to discuss her powerful new book, Life and Death of the American Worker. Her investigation exposes the deeply unethical practices within the meatpacking industry in the United States.
For Alice, this story is personal. She grew up in Arkansas, one of the country's poorest states and home to Tyson Foods, the largest meatpacking plant in America.
We delve into the harsh realities faced by the industry's workforce, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, with estimates suggesting that up to 30% of the labor force lacks legal status. Our conversation explores the severe health consequences these workers endure and the broader implications for workers' rights in America today.
Find Alice's book at https://www.alicedriver.com/
IG: @alice__driver
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The Dark Side of the U.S Meat Packing Industry with Alice Driver (427)
May 10, 2025
Award-winning author and
investigative journalist Alice Driver joins me to discuss her
powerful new book, *Life and
Death of the American Worker*. Her investigation exposes the
deeply unethical practices within the meatpacking industry in the
United States.
For Alice, this story
is personal. She grew up in Arkansas, one of the country’s poorest
states and home to Tyson Foods, the largest meatpacking plant in
America.
We delve into the harsh
realities faced by the industry’s workforce, many of whom are
undocumented immigrants, with estimates suggesting that up to 30%
of the labor force lacks legal status. Our conversation explores
the severe health consequences these workers endure and the broader
implications for workers’ rights in America today.
Find Alice's book at https://www.alicedriver.com/
IG: @alice__driver
About the Podcast
Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
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