Carol Off

Carol Off, the renowned host of CBC's As It Happens and author of Bitter Chocolate, dives into the dark side of global trade. She discusses how resource-rich nations often struggle with poverty and conflict, shedding light on the cocoa and vanilla industries. The conversation spotlights the disturbing realities of child labor in cocoa production and the ethical dilemmas surrounding chocolate consumption. Off also examines the exploitation in Papua New Guinea and the violent struggles within the vanilla market, prompting a reevaluation of our choices.