Thomas Fleischman

Thomas Fleischman, an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Rochester and author of 'Communist Pigs,' dives into the peculiar role of pigs in East Germany's agricultural evolution. He discusses how the nation became a pork powerhouse while facing severe environmental crises. Through the lenses of industrial, garden, and wild boar pigs, Fleischman reveals the unintended consequences of factory farming and governmental oversight. He also connects past agricultural practices to current issues of food production and environmental sustainability.