Hannah Dreier

Hannah Dreier, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, dives deep into the alarming rise of child labor among migrant children in the U.S. She discusses their exploitation in hazardous jobs across various industries like factories and construction sites. Dreier highlights the systemic failures that allow these children to be placed in unsafe conditions without adequate oversight. With personal stories shedding light on their struggles, she calls for urgent action to protect these vulnerable kids from ongoing exploitation.

Hannah Dreier, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist from the New York Times, dives into the alarming issue of immigrant child labor in America. She uncovers the exploitation of migrant children in hazardous jobs and discusses the systemic failures that contribute to this crisis. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent policy changes affecting unaccompanied youth and the urgent need for reform. Join them as they explore the moral responsibilities of corporations and the ethical challenges posed by child labor regulations.

Recorded on April 26, 2023. Child labor violations are on the rise, while some states are trying to loosen child labor laws. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with investigative reporter for the New York Times, Hannah Dreier, and the Chief Programs Officer for Justice for Migrant Women, Norma Flores López, to discuss why the number of unaccompanied minors entering the United States has climbed since the pandemic, the types of unsafe working conditions these kids face, how the Department of Health and Human Services has failed to place them in safe environments, and what impact this has on children’s education, health, and overall sense of worth. Norma also recounts her time working in the fields as early as 9 years old.Original air date: May 9, 2023Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices