Food with Mark Bittman Exposing the Toxic Underbelly of Tyson Foods
Oct 9, 2024
Alice Driver, a journalist and author known for her exposé on Tyson Foods, discusses her investigative work with the company's workforce, which is predominantly composed of immigrants and refugees. She uncovers alarming truths about the high injury rates and the culture of gaslighting that employees endure. The conversation dives into the exploitation of labor, including the rising trend of underage workers, and critiques the meat industry's practices and its bipartisan support. Driver also touches on the emotional toll of the pandemic on those within the industry.
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