New podcast examines sugar industry’s political power and mistreatment of workers

Sugar plays an outsized role in what many eat every day with the average American consuming more than 100 pounds in a year, according to the USDA. The multi-billion dollar sugar business is the subject of the new podcast “Big Sugar.” Stephanie Sy spoke with host Celeste Headlee about the industry’s political power and the impact that’s had on workers and public health.

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