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New book explores the damage of large scale hog operations on one small community

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

In his first work of nonfiction, Wastelands, author and attorney Corban Addison tells the story of a rural community in North Carolina fighting against the polluting practices of large-scale hog farming operations. He not only covers the legal aspects, but also provides a deep look into the personal lives and challenges faced by the community members.

Guests:

  • Corban Addison, author and attorney
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.