Food Supply Unchained

In this episode of Food Supply Unchained , we examine how U.S. border and labor policies have long intersected to both sustain and exploit immigrant farmworkers. Tracing the evolution of America’s food supply chain, we uncover how the pursuit of “cheap” labor has kept food prices low and corporate profits high; often at a human cost. Through this lens, we explore how documented and undocumented im...

This episode of Food Supply Unchained delves into Upton Sinclair's life and his groundbreaking novel, The Jungle, which exposed the horrific conditions of the meatpacking industry and the struggles of immigrant workers in early 20th century America. The conversation explores Sinclair's motivations, the impact of poverty, child labor, and the eventual government response that led to significant foo...

Join Christine Heiser for a discussion on the history of food safety legislation in the United States. When and why were these laws created? How do we benefit? What are the drawbacks? Why should we care about a transparent food supply chain? Find out on this episode of Food Supply Unchained!

Join Christine Heiser for a short introduction to a podcast about how government policies shape and protect the food supply chain. Listen anywhere podcasts are played as well as www.foodsupplyunchained.com .