Imagine Audio: Big Sugar

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.

Join us to continue investigating the world of Big Sugar, right up to the present day: Celeste Headlee hosts a three-episode update exploring the inner workings of the multi-billion dollar sugar industry. And catch up on episodes 1 - 9 today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Lulu Ramadan set out to cover the health effects of burning cane. Now, for the first time, there is data linking Florida residents’ respiratory illnesses to Big Sugar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Kina Phillips, part of the grass roots effort in Florida to fight cane burning and encourage the sugar companies to embrace green-harvesting methods. Then, Celeste digs deeper into how the pending Farm Bill affects the cost of sugar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charity Ryerson investigates human rights and environmental abuse allegations against multinational corporations everyday. But what she and her team found in Central Romana worker camps was like nothing they'd ever seen before. Has the sugar ban changed anything about how Big Sugar operates?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.