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Join host Celeste Headlee for a deep dive into the inner workings of the multi-billion dollar sugar industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Meet Victor and Selvin, who initially feel lucky to travel from Jamaica to Florida to cut sugarcane. The experiences of cane cutters like them lead two ambitious journalists to try and uncover the devastating truth about the labor supporting the American sugar industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions between workers and a sugarcane farm erupt into violence. A ragtag group of lawyers seek justice for thousands of sugarcane cutters who have allegedly been underpaid for their grueling labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lawyers gather evidence as they prepare to take on the biggest players in the sugar industry. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake, but who are they really up against?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We travel to 1950’s Cuba to meet the Fanjul family, sugar barons whose experiences with sugar, Castro and the Tropicana nightclub shine a light on where this story really begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Celeste Headlee goes on the hunt for the Fanjul brothers in Palm Beach, Florida and uncovers an even more devastating truth about the American sugar industry’s past. J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI and the movie The Godfather play a part in our story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case continues as the lawyers seek justice for the cane cutters. The jury reaches a decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A healthcare worker discovers the shocking truth about the real PR power of Big Sugar. Full statement from the Sugar AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a battle for the heart of Florida and the soul of American politics as Celeste lays bare the environmental impact and political influence of the sugar industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the case finally wraps up, Celeste asks what happened to the cane cutters, and what happened to the lawyers whose lives were consumed by this case. And we ask what’s next for Big Sugar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 3rd, 1983, Peter Ivers—the eccentric and beloved host of New Wave Theater—was found bludgeoned to death in his apartment. Forty years later, his friends are still searching for answers about what happened to him.  This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I Wayne’s World New Wave Theater Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Peter Ivers: A Death of Innocence  Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his first album flops, Peter Ivers moves to LA for a fresh start. As his friends excel in film, TV, and music, Peter starts to fall behind.  -- This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I Animal House Eraserhead Grand Theft Auto In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank New Wave Theater Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Peter Ivers: A Death of Innocence Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demiseUnraveling the Mystery of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As host of New Wave Theater, Peter Ivers found himself in the middle of the LA punk scene. From police raids, DIY-venues, and the outsiders it attracted, we explore punk music and the LA underground.  –  This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank New Wave Theater Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers Unraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise Starting from the ZeroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When an opportunity that combines Peter’s love of music, performance, and LA’s underground comes his way, he feels like it might be a new beginning. But Peter has no idea what—or who—he’s dealing with.  – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater “How Punk is This?” Ask Me Another, NPR.  Punk and Tomatoes  Starting from the Zero Inside John Belushi’s Long Lost Punk Song With Fear Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers Unraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enter: The Acid King. People were equal parts inspired by and terrified of David Jove. He sold acid to the Rolling Stones, fled Canada on a felony charge, and… oh yeah, he created New Wave Theater. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater Rarefied Heir  LIFE, Keith Richards In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank Sex, Drugs & Rock N’ Roll: The Rolling Stones’ Story Marianne Faithfull, Queen of British Pop The Great Rolling Stones Drug Bust Lotus Weinstock; Comedian and Author How the Acid King confessed he DID set up Rolling Stones drug bust for MI5 and FBI The surprising afterlife of a ’70s L.A. cult: How the Source Family became hot IP in 2023 Father Yod: the 1970s cult leader whose wild psychedelia was more suited to Disneyland than dive barsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big secret. Tornados. Rain. A lost wallet. $15,000 dollars in cash that’s gone missing. Peter’s last day feels ominous.  – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater NBCLA In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of Peter’s friends arrived at the crime scene before the police. Which meant that by the time the cops arrived, the scene had already been corrupted—and multiple pieces of evidence had gone missing. Years later, people would discover that evidence in some unexpected places. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Who Killed Peter Ivers, Michael Bygrave Quincy, ME NBC News CBS News In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you mourn someone who was so very alive? It’s a question Peter’s friends asked over and over. Today, we look into how Peter’s community grieved the loss of their friend. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: The Peter Principle, John Leone In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.