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Esther Honig
Journalist and reporter who produced this episode in collaboration with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, narrating the investigation into refugees working in meatpacking plants.
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Sep 23, 2025
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The New Jungle
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In this insightful discussion, journalist Esther Honig shares an eye-opening investigation into refugees working in the meatpacking industry in Greeley, Colorado. She recounts Mohamed's harrowing journey from Burma and the dangers faced on the assembly lines. The conversation highlights how meatpacking companies increasingly rely on refugee labor to fill high-risk jobs, especially following the 2006 ICE raids. Esther also delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by resettlement agencies and the long-term consequences of this reliance on vulnerable workers.
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