44. The Raid (Agriprocessors)
An immigration raid at a kosher slaughterhouse in Postville, Iowa uncovers financial crimes committed by the company's CEO, Sholom Rubashkin.
Prelude: Thirteen hundred undocumented workers are arrested during a coordinated raid of six Swift & Co. meatpacking facilities.
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Comments (23)
Finally got around to listening. ACC, I have a question. When you’re researching and recording, do you find yourself upset or surprised anymore? You tell such a dynamic and well thought out story that it’s hard to tell if you ever get upset. I truly appreciate the good, hard work you’re doing, so I guess I just wanted to check in and see if you’re doing ok after so much gut wrenching injustice?
New on here, just a question, love your shows, is the logo a Jewish guy with devil tail?
Welcome. Thanks for the support. Each episode has a different image. See here: http://swindledpodcast.com/podcasts/
These comments are great......
But your reasoning because how long the process takes etc. Is not a good excuse for someone to come here illegally. You are basically saying come here illegal because the process takes too long.... that's redundant.
Kevin Xu - I actually work in the law so yes, I am aware of the laws actually very well. And time consuming or not, there are LAWS for a reason. Dont like them, than leave. Done.
This one hit home, my mom was part of the swift raids back in 2006 here in Nebraska. Many families were affected including mine and it is true she came here illegally but not to take people jobs she came here to be able to give us a roof over our heads and an education. Because of this episode is the reason why I decided to become a patreon. Def was already falling in love with this podcast but this just tied the knot on me becoming a patreon.
These people are also ruining AMERICANS LIVES by using someones social security number. How would you like it knowing someone was using your social? Also THEY ARE BREAKING THE DAMN LAW by being here illegal. I don't get some people, they were here illegally. They knew the freaking risk. Damn.
I can totally understand your rage. How dare someone try to get a better life for their family at all costs. I cannot understand why they would even want that. If you've been born a peasant, you stay a peasant. Right?
I'm sorry. I can't listen to this one. Animal abuse and cruelty stays with me forever.
This episode filled me with rage. Thank you for covering these stories!
Not sure why the leftist anti-american comments were necessary in the prelude
Since when is anti-nationalism considered anti-American?
I was more disgusted at the outcome at the end than anything I could see on a PETA video, I think.... PS I wish I could put on a sign on my back that would say I’M LISTENING TO SWINDLED....DON’T TALK TO ME for the chatty kathy’s around here 😡
A lot of your older episodes on this app wont work and I pay for them... just a heads up.
Hi Brooke, it appears that everything is working on my end. Are you listening in the Patreon app? If so, I would recommend adding the feed to a different podcast player. See here: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212055866-Subscribe-using-my-custom-audio-RSS-link
I am 6 minutes and 30 seconds in and I had to stop what I was doing to send this message because I was full jaw drop, hand in the air, enthusiastically in awe of every word so far. I appreciate your work, but I’ve never loved you or this Pod as much as I do in this moment. PREACH, ACC. Loud and clear for the people in the back 🙌🏼
No packages...as if we were going to send you fan mail. JK we love the show.
You'd be surprised!
Great episode. My favorite podcast by far.
PREACH!! So. Good.
This is some of ACC’s best work.
Fuxin MURICA 💩👏🤦♀️ I think you’ve absolutely outdone yourself with this one. Thank you for the knowledge drop.