Anna King

Anna King is a correspondent for Northwest Public Broadcasting and the creator of the podcast Ghost Herd, which dives into the intriguing case of Cody Easterday. In this discussion, she unpacks how Easterday scammed over $244 million from major companies through a deceptive 'ghost herd.' The conversation reveals the nuances of modern farming fraud, the impact of COVID-19 on beef processing, and the surprising beneficiaries of land transactions. King's insights shine a light on the unfolding drama in the agricultural landscape.

Anna King, a correspondent for Northwest Public Broadcasting and creator of the podcast Ghost Herd, dives into the astonishing tale of Cody Easterday, a rancher who embezzled $244 million through a fabricated 'ghost herd.' She unpacks the dramatic theft of 265,000 cattle and the legal repercussions that followed. The discussion touches on the pressures of modern ranching, the impact on the agricultural community, and even how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unexpectedly benefited from this scandal. It's a wild ride through deception and its fallout!

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