Imagine Audio: Big Sugar

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Imagine Audio: Big Sugar

Come explore the secretive, multi-billion dollar sugar industry and the epic court battle that exposes how sugar is grown, cultivated and sold. Big Sugar is a deep dive into the inner workings of the industry. Hear firsthand from the workers, lawyers and journalists exposing the lies, exploitation and ultimately the truth. We travel from the Oval Office to the nightclubs of Havana to the sugarcane fields of Florida. This is a story of our time, an untold story that focuses on human rights, lobbying, nutrition and the environment. Hosted by Celeste Headlee.

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  1. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E1 Paradise Lost (with James "Buster" Douglas and John Russell)

    EPISODE 1

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E1 Paradise Lost (with James "Buster" Douglas and John Russell)

    Davis Miller was a grieving, sickly child whose life was transformed the first time he witnessed Muhammad Ali proclaim his greatness. With Ali as his source of inspiration, young Davis rises above being bullied to forge his own path that ultimately lands him face to face in the same ring as his hero.In this episode, Davis and his co-host Craig Mortali share their experiences being empowered by Ali. Then, they sit down with former heavyweight champion James "Buster" Douglas and his trainer John Russell to reminisce how Ali inspired Douglas to make history.This episode features information and audio from the following sources:DownRight TV  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl4Z7eFb8JQFighting Capital https://www.tiktok.com/@fightingcapital/video/7178469502437559598Associated Press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUNOXCfwWLEThat's Why MMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Uiyb1PPfg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  2. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E2 The Cosmic Child (with Muhammad Ali's daughter, Rasheda Ali)

    EPISODE 2

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E2 The Cosmic Child (with Muhammad Ali's daughter, Rasheda Ali)

    It's 13 years later.  In his mid-30s and on the cusp of middle age,Davis is managing a video store in Ali's hometown of Louisville.  OnEaster weekend, Muhammad Ali and Davis meet again.  And Ali savesDavis' life a second time.  Then, Ali's daughter Rasheda sharesstories about her dad's playful nature and irrepressible antics duringhis later years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  3. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E3 A Magical Evening (with Rev. Al Sharpton)

    EPISODE 3

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E3 A Magical Evening (with Rev. Al Sharpton)

    Muhammad and Davis step deep into the mystic and Davis's life is forever transformed. Also, we sit down with Reverend Al Sharpton, who shares his own personal stories with the champ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  4. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E4 Paradise Regained (with Imam Zaid Shakir)

    EPISODE 4

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E4 Paradise Regained (with Imam Zaid Shakir)

    Davis gets to see Muhammad for who he really is when his mother's not around. Then we speak to Imam Zaid Shakir, a spiritual advisor to Muhammad Ali. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  5. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E5 The Eyes Lie (with Dr. Holly Shill and Frank Bourget)

    EPISODE 5

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E5 The Eyes Lie (with Dr. Holly Shill and Frank Bourget)

    Davis's hero teaches him how to fly. Also, we spend some time with Dr. Holly Shill, the director of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, whose career path, like Davis's, was enlarged by Muhammad Ali.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  6. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E6 The People's Champ (with Tyrone Monaghan)

    EPISODE 6

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E6 The People's Champ (with Tyrone Monaghan)

    Davis loses the biggest male influence of his life. Meanwhile, our citizen of the world defies the American government for the second time. Also, we hop across the big, wide Atlantic to trace Ali's little known roots to a land with a rich history of both fighting and storytelling. This episode contains audio and information from the following sources:SONYHezakya NewsNBC NewsWBCABCCBS Evening NewsDownRight TVESPNBBC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  7. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E7 All Things Vibrate (with Justin Cornwell and Tom Jackson)d Tom)

    EPISODE 7

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E7 All Things Vibrate (with Justin Cornwell and Tom Jackson)d Tom)

    Muhammad loses the greatest love of his life, while Davis's life continues to shape shift in surprising ways. Also, we speak with a young Louisvillian whose future, through happenstance, was molded by his time with Ali. This episode contains information and audio from the following sources: Art Varkington ESPN NPR Associated Press Top Rank Boxing ITV OWN CBS Evening News NBC Universal Iconic Forever Films Music213 JewishJonah Muhammad Ali See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  8. The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E8 We're All Ghosts (with Isaac Miller)

    EPISODE 8

    The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E8 We're All Ghosts (with Isaac Miller)

    In our final episode, Ali transforms the life of Davis's son Isaac. We explore Ali's influence on today's generation. This episode contains information and audio from the following sources: ITV CBS BBC Associated Press 7 News ABC News CBS BBC NBC OWN PBS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
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Come explore the secretive, multi-billion dollar sugar industry and the epic court battle that exposes how sugar is grown, cultivated and sold. Big Sugar is a deep dive into the inner workings of the industry. Hear firsthand from the workers, lawyers and journalists exposing the lies, exploitation and ultimately the truth. We travel from the Oval Office to the nightclubs of Havana to the sugarcane fields of Florida. This is a story of our time, an untold story that focuses on human rights, lobbying, nutrition and the environment. Hosted by Celeste Headlee.

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  • Episodes
    34
  • Seasons
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