Candace SHOCKING! The Sinister Group Behind Your Grocery Items | Candace Ep 186
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May 15, 2025 The discussion exposes the grim realities behind Red Lobster's bankruptcy and the unsettling connections to modern slavery in the shrimp industry. A heart-wrenching story of a young migrant highlights the brutal conditions faced by trafficked workers in Thailand. The podcast also critiques ethical consumerism, revealing the misleading nature of certification marks. Additionally, serious allegations within the music industry are investigated, shedding light on organized crime and secrecy. Finally, the conversation navigates corporate influence in everyday products and promotes supporting ethical options.
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Red Lobster's Ownership Loop
- Red Lobster's bankruptcy is tied to prior private equity buyouts and a lease-back scheme involving Golden Gate Capital.
- Thai Union's ownership and supply monopoly heavily contributed to Red Lobster's financial struggles.
Shrimp Industry Slave Story
- Tun Lin fled Myanmar for Thailand seeking a better life but was trapped in slave-like conditions on a shrimp fishing boat.
- He endured brutal treatment, long forced labor, and witnessed colleagues suffer or die over 14 years.
Shrimp Slavery Displacement
- Shrimp processing involves harsh conditions for migrant workers, often including children, in poorly regulated factories.
- Attempts to curb shrimp slavery simply displaced the exploitation to other countries rather than ending it.
