Podcasts about migrant workers

Many Australian businesses are allegedly registering employees as contractors to avoid paying legally required benefits, including superannuation, leave entitlements and insurance. Members of the Punjabi community have also been caught up in this illegal practice, known as ‘sham contracting'. A major new national report has found that young and newly arrived migrants, often unaware of the legal and financial differences between a TFN and an ABN, are among the most vulnerable. The ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman are now stepping up enforcement and warning employers of tougher penalties. - ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਖੋਜ ਅਤੇ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਜਾਂਚਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਇਆ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ‘ਸ਼ੈਮ ਕੰਟਰੈਕਟਿੰਗ' ਦੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਤੇਜ਼ੀ ਨਾਲ ਵੱਧ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ, ਜਿੱਥੇ ਕਈ ਕਾਰੋਬਾਰ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗਲਤ ਤਰੀਕੇ ਨਾਲ ਠੇਕੇਦਾਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਦਰਜ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਰਿਪੋਰਟਾਂ ਮੁਤਾਬਕ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਆਏ ਪਰਵਾਸੀ, ਖਾਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਉਹ ਜੋ TFN ਅਤੇ ABN ਦੇ ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਅੰਤਰਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਅਣਜਾਣ ਹਨ, ਇਸ ਸ਼ੋਸ਼ਣ ਦਾ ਵੱਧ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨਾ ਬਣ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ATO ਅਤੇ ਫੇਅਰ ਵਰਕ ਨੇ ਚੇਤਾਵਨੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਗੈਰ ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਅਭਿਆਸਾਂ ਖ਼ਿਲਾਫ਼ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਹੋਰ ਸਖ਼ਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is considered a model of strong and effective cooperation between seafarers and the global shipping industry, and its implementation is all the more crucial as the high seas continue to face unprecedented pressures and crises. Podcast guests: Max Johns, Former Shipowner, Vice-Chair of the Special Tripartite Committee of the MLC, Professor Maritime at HSBA, Hamburg Carlos Muller, Secretary General of CONTTMAF National Confederation of Workers, Brazil and Chair of the ITF Sustainable Transport Committee Jainal T. Rasul, Undersecretary, Department of Migrant Workers, Philippines Beatriz Vacotto, Head of the Maritime Unit, International Labour Organization

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

From construction sites to cleaning services, migrant workers are deeply woven into everyday life in Singapore. Yet many remain socially invisible. Featuring Alex Au, Vice President of Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2), Let’s Talk, Singapore explores dignity, empathy, public perception and the human stories behind Singapore’s progress. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7.20am for Talk of the Town!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's largest survey of migrant working conditions has uncovered stark details of widespread, systematic underpayment. The study, published by the Migrant Justice Initiative, reveals two-thirds of migrant workers are paid less than they are owed under the Fair Work Act, and international students alone are being underpaid $3.18 billion in wages every year. Report authors say the survey also offers important new insights on how employers are concealing - بزرگترین سروی شرایط کاری مهاجران در آسترالیا نشان می دهد "معاش کمتر از حق قانونی" به گونه گسترده و سیستماتیک جریان دارد. گزارش "ابتکار عدالت مهاجران" می گوید دو سوم کارگران مهاجر کمتر از آنچه قانون کار عادلانه (Fair Work Act) تعیین کرده معاش می گیرند و تنها محصلان بین المللی سالانه ۳.۱۸ میلیارد دالر از معاشات شان محروم می شوند. در این گزارش، از شیوه های پنهان سازی استثمار در محل کار، سوءاستفاده از ABN و اقدامات جدید حکومت برای حمایت از کارگران مهاجر واکاوی شده است.

Australia's largest survey of migrant working conditions has uncovered stark details of widespread, systematic underpayment. The study, published by the Migrant Justice Initiative, reveals two-thirds of migrant workers are paid less than they are owed under the Fair Work Act, and international students alone are being underpaid $3.18 billion in wages every year. Report authors say the survey also offers important new insights on how employers are concealing

ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure. Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean joined Mike Hosking to chat about the proposed changes and how they would impact our farming and agricultural industries. "We struggle to get skilled migrants now, they look at Australia, they look at Canada, they choose those over New Zealand. This is another barrier," Dean said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rule for the rich and a different rule for everyone else. Green MP Ricardo Menedez March is calling out what he sees as a double standard around strict english tests for immigrant bus drivers, but zero language requirements for people on the so called Golden Visa. Green MP Ricardo Menedez March spoke to Lisa Owen.

Migrant workers in Lebanon are among the hardest hit since the war in the Middle East began, with experts saying they are trapped in an economic crisis that is slowly eroding their security and sense of belonging. - Isa ang migrant workers sa Lebanon sa pinaka-apektadong sektor mula nang sumiklab ang digmaan sa Middle East, at ayon sa mga eksperto, naiipit sila sa krisis sa ekonomiya na unti-unting sumisira sa kanilang seguridad at sense of belongingness.

Migrant workers in Lebanon are one of the most vulnerable communities since the war in the Middle East erupted. Experts say they are trapped between the economic impacts of the war, and it's taking a toll on their sense of belonging.

Migrant workers in Lebanon are one of the most vulnerable communities since the war in the Middle East erupted. Experts say they are trapped between the economic impacts of the war, and it's taking a toll on their sense of belonging. - ኣብ ሊባኖስ ዝርከቡ ናይ ደገ ሰራሕተኛታት፡ ኲናት ማእከላይ ምብራቕ ካብ ዝጅምር ንደሓር፡ ካብ'ቶም ኣዝዮም ተቓላዕቲ/ተኣፈፍቲ ዝኾኑ ማሕበረሰባት እዮም። ኣብ ውሽጢ ቁጠባዊ ጽልዋታት'ቲ ኲናት ተዓጽዮምን ተቐርቂሮምን፡ ዓድናን ቦታናን ድዩ ኣይኮነን ኣብ ዝብል ስምዒቶም ድማ ይሃስዮም ከምዘሎን ክኢላታት ይዛረቡ።

Coming into this episode, Todd Conklin welcomes Al Thomson to discuss safety in the primary sector, focusing on migrant Pacific workers and a human-centered approach. Al shares how Monarch Platform blends pastoral care, cultural understanding, and contemporary safety (HOP) to support a diverse workforce across New Zealand's agriculture and horticulture industries. The conversation covers cultural differences in risk perception, village success planning, measuring workforce capacity with role-specific “bingo” competencies, and the importance of humility, vulnerability, and leadership in creating meaningful safety outcomes.

His Week That Was – Kevin HealyRetired US Army Colonel and for decades human rights and environmental activist Ann Wright talking about her visit earlier in the year to Cuba, Venezuela and Minnesota.Perth doctor,human rights activist and environmentalist Colin Hughes looking at the world and not liking what he sees.Chairperson of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines Peter Murphy outlining the impact of the war on Iran on migrant workers in the Gulf States and at home in the Philippines.Correspondent with Islands Business Nic Maclellan and the impact of the war on Pacific nations.

Three years ago, I interviewed labour economist David Fairey and UVic sociologist Anelyse Weiler about British Columbia's piece rate system — the legal framework that allows farm workers to be paid less than minimum wage. Although I've worked in hospitality for years, and thought I understood the labour behind a meal, that conversation made me realize otherwise.Enter Canadian journalist and author, Marcello Di Cintio, and his 2025 book Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers (Biblioasis). To gather research for Precarious, Di Cintio spent four years travelling across Canada, speaking with migrant workers in agriculture, caregiving, food processing, the Food & Beverage industry, and beyond. In the process, he uncovered stories of resilience and humanity, but also of the systemic exploitation built directly into Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program - a national program which a United Nations Special Rapporteur has referred to as a breeding ground for "contemporary forms of slavery".At a moment when Canadians are loudly proclaiming their values in the face of outside pressure, Di Cintio quietly points out that hundreds of thousands of people are toiling in unsafe conditions and cut off from permanent status, in order to keep our economy running and our grocery bills down.Precarious is a book that's both difficult to sit with and to put down. It's one of the most important Canadian books I've read in a while; and I hope that listeners enjoy our conversation, and are inspired to take stock of what he's presented about who we are in Canada and the rules we've put in place for these workers (and also buy a copy of his book). Canadians should know.If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email at trackandfoodpod@gmail.com 

Marcello Di Cintio is the prize-winning author of six books, including Walls: Travels Along the Barricades, Pay No Heed to the Rockets: Palestine in the Present Tense, and Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers. He has also written for the Globe and Mail, The Walrus, The International New York Times, and Canadian Geographic, among others. He lives in Calgary. His latest work for Windsor's Biblioasis Press is Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers.https://marcellodicintio.com/https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/new-releases/precarious-the-lives-of-migrant-workers/

What does it mean to see 70 patients a day - and still believe you are living your dream? On Influence, hosted by Michelle Martin, we are celebrating champions ahead of IWD which falls on March 8th, under the 2026 theme “Give To Gain.” Dr Deanna Koh, Resident Physician and Clinical Research Lead at SATA CommHealth Medical Centre for Migrant Workers, shares life on the frontline serving Singapore’s most marginalised. Dr Koh reveals what she has gained - and what young women dreaming of medicine need to know about the reality behind the calling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor Attaché to Australia Melissa Mendizabal explained what the OFW Pass is and how it differs from the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) for Filipino migrant workers in Australia. - Ipinaliwanag ni Labor Attache to Australia Melissa Mendizabal kung ano ang OFW Pass at ang kaibahan nito sa Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) para sa mga Filipino migrant workers sa Australia.

The video post, apparently recorded by one of three bike-borne assailants who shot at group of migrant labourers in Moga, names the attackers & claims link to Bambiha gang.  

Rebecca welcomes award-winning Canadian author Marcello Di Cintio for his third podcast visit to discuss his latest book, Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers, published by Biblioasis in September 2025.   A Globe 100 Best Book of 2025 • One of The Hill Times' Top 100 Best Books in 2025 • Winner of the 2024 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Book Award https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/new-releases/precarious-the-lives-of-migrant-workers/ In 2023, after weeks of investigation, United Nations Special Rapporteur Tomoyo Obokata came to a scathing conclusion: Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program is “a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.” Workers complained of excessive hours and unpaid overtime; of being forced to perform dangerous tasks or ones not specified in their contracts; of being physically abused, intimidated, and sexually harassed; and of overcrowded, unsanitary living conditions that deprived them of their privacy and dignity. In Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers, Marcello Di Cintio ranges across the country speaking to those who have come from elsewhere to till our fields, bathe our elderly, and serve us our Double Doubles, uncovering stories of tremendous perseverance, resilience, and humanity, but also of precarity and vulnerability. He shows that vast swathes of our economy depend on the work of people we don't see, while expanding our awareness of what migrant work now entails, and revealing that our mistreatment of the most vulnerable among us diminishes our own dignity.   Please check out Rebecca's previous interviews with Marcello: January 11, 2021 - Pay No Heed to the Rockets: Life in Contemporary Palestine June 28, 2021 - Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers   https://www.instagram.com/marcello.di.cintio/    

2026 marks the 60th anniversary of Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program. Today, at a time when Canada appears to be rolling back protections and freedoms for migrant workers, this anniversary raises an urgent question: what does Canada's treatment of migrants reveal about our values, and are we truly living up to the United Nations' expectations for human rights? Gabriel Allahdua (Justice for Migrant Workers) sits down with Gabriela Calugay-Casuga to talk about the urgent need to speak up for migrant workers in Canada and globally. About our guest  Gabriel Allahdua is a former migrant farm worker from St Lucia, an island in the Eastern Caribbean. He is an organizer with the collective, Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW) for almost a decade. He is currently an outreach worker working with migrant workers across Ontario and education and mobilization officer with the Association for the Rights of Household and farm Workers (DTMF). He was the activist in residence at the University of Guelph, the first person to hold that position, which brought activists and researchers together. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. Please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends. It takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

Today's episode is the second in a three-part series that examines the potential consequences for China if a military operation against Taiwan were to fail. In each of these episodes, we're speaking with authors of a recently published German Marshall Fund study of the possible costs that China would incur across four different, but interrelated areas: the Chinese economy, the military, Chinese social stability, and international costs. Our podcast today focuses on the potential costs for domestic social stability. To recap, the study considered two scenarios occurring in the next five years. In the first scenario, a minor skirmish escalated into a multi-week maritime blockade of Taiwan by China. Although several dozen members of the Chinese and Taiwanese military were killed, US intervention eventually forced China to de-escalate.  In the second scenario, a conflict escalated into a full-fledged invasion, with Chinese strikes on not only Taiwan but also US forces in Japan and Guam. After several months of heavy fighting, Chinese forces were degraded and eventually withdrew after suffering many tens of thousands of casualties. Joining us today are Sheena Chestnut Greitens and Jake Rinaldi. Sheena is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin and visiting research faculty at the US Army War College. Jake is an associate political scientist at the RAND Corporation.Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction  [02:11] Why This Matters to US Policymakers [04:37] Managing Social Stability During Conflict with Taiwan  [08:01] How the CCP Identifies and Suppresses Sources of Instability[10:44] Social Stability Organizations and Institutions  [15:06] Domestic Pressures & Potential Party Responses [19:00] Estimating Public Support for Reunification [23:09] Scenario 3: Protracted Conventional Conflict [26:55] Lessons Learned from COVID Lockdowns [31:28] Long-Term Implications for Stability Post-Conflict 

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan explains why Washington is once again on the brink of a government shutdown, with Democrats demanding cuts to ICE funding and Republicans pushing a bill to block non-citizens from voting in federal elections. He then unpacks the escalating political and cultural backlash to immigration enforcement, from mayors openly defying federal law to judges issuing error-filled rulings against ICE. Bryan also covers the White House's decision to pull back federal enforcement from Democrat-run cities, new tensions inside the GOP after a surprise Texas election loss, and a landmark jury verdict that could dismantle the so-called gender-affirming care industry nationwide. The episode closes with explosive domestic and global fallout from the latest Jeffrey Epstein document release, raising new questions about elite corruption, intelligence ties, and why being reflexively anti-Trump offered powerful political cover for years.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 2 2026 Wright Report, government shutdown ICE funding fight, SAVE America Act voter ID citizenship, Democrats abolish ICE rhetoric, Minneapolis ICE protests judges rulings, Trump pulls back federal enforcement blue cities, Texas special election GOP warning, gender-affirming care lawsuit verdict New York, Epstein document dump fallout, Bill Gates Epstein claims, Clinton contempt Congress, intelligence ties Epstein

This investigation just took a sharp turn. What started as concerns about the India free trade deal has now landed right in the heart of New Zealand workplaces. We share detailed allegations from a franchise owner at a pizza chain, claiming migrant workers are paying tens of thousands of dollars for jobs delivering pizzas, while Kiwis remain out of work. The claims include fee payments of up to $30,000, alleged breaches of immigration rules, and systems that appear designed to favour overseas labour over locals. Duncan also reads messages from insiders across multiple industries, raising wider concerns about wages, standards, and trust. This episode goes beyond economics and straight into what this deal could mean socially and politically, with voters already forming opinions ahead of the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca and Tara are back with Book Chat #31.  Included are the books they are currently reading as well as their first recommendations of the New Year!    Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Patrick Bird Mysteries: Opposite Sully's Gym #2; The Road to Heaven #1 by Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson The Breakwater; Sisters of the Spruce by Leslie Shimotakahara To Touch the Water; The Solace of Open Spaces; A Match to the Heart: One Woman's Story of Being Struck by Lightning by Gretel Ehrlich Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Women Among Monuments: Solitude, Permission, and the Pursuit of Female Genius by Kasia Van Schaik Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers; Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers; Pay No Heed to the Rockets: Palestine in the Present Tense by Marcello Di Cintio   Tara (@onabranchreads):  Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #20: The Black Wolf by Louise Penny The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien; The Wintermen trilogy by Brit Griffin The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig How about This by Michael Mirolla   If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara or you are interested in joining their monthly virtual book talk, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com  

Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMIs) in the maritime sector, particularly those working as Ship Children (ABK), face extreme levels of vulnerability with a much higher risk of violence and death than other sectors - Pekerja Migran Indonesia (PMI) di sektor kemaritiman, khususnya yang bekerja sebagai Anak Buah Kapal (ABK), menghadapi tingkat kerentanan yang ekstrem dengan risiko kekerasan dan kematian yang jauh lebih tinggi dibandingkan sektor lainnya

In fact, author and journalist Marcello Di Cintio argues Canadians are complicit. After four years investigating the lives of migrant workers, he found that many temporary foreign workers are trapped working in precarious, exploitative conditions. These jobs are essential to our economy and society, yet invisible. Each migrant worker has a story to tell, says Di Cintio. He joined IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed on a visit through the tomato capital of Canada to hear their stories and talk about what his investigation reveals about Canada.Marcello Di Cintio's book is called Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers.

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, often known as the PALM scheme, allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from the Pacific for either short-term or long-term roles. But the scheme has been under scrutiny following media reports of worker exploitation and harsh working conditions, and advocates and unions have been urging the government to launch a reform.

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Labour party spokesperson on migration Deputy Alan Kelly has called for a campaign promoting the positive aspects migration has brought to this country.

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There is a strong push for the Ministry of Social Development to do more to help employers hire Kiwis ahead of internationals. Immigration Minster Erica Stanford says employers will be stripped of the chance to recruit migrants, if they're not trying to hire unemployed New Zealanders first. Association for Migration and Investment Board Director Tobias Tohill told Mike Hosking that this is a problematic approach. He says mistakes are easily made, so it seems unfair on employers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jespo and Johnny had a front row seat as thousands of Alberta teachers rallied outside our studio in the historic Mercer Warehouse, sending a message to Premier Danielle Smith, who was attending the Edmonton Chamber's State of the Province luncheon across the street at Rogers Place. Jespo opens this episode with a first-hand account of what it was like both outside and inside that event. 21:20 | Are Temporary Foreign Workers really stealing jobs from Canadian teens? Does Canada have a program we can truly be proud of? Marcello Di Cintio tells us what he discovered writing his new book "Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers." CHECK OUT THE BOOK: https://lighthousebooksbrighton.ca/item/N8KJ1y9ScrwdX7eoxviRkQ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:20:45 | Donald Trump's decision to recognize only male and female on documents like visas and passports is creating headaches for some Canadians. It's prompting a bigger sovereignty conversation around Nexus cards and more. Senator Paula Simons and Marni Panas explain why it matters.  WATCH PAULA'S SENATE ADDRESS: https://youtu.be/yInsw13pkI4?si=xpjdMok0zA5oW6xm 1:20:45 | Jespo returns fire after "Redneck Philosopher" drops a "woke" bomb in the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power. Pure entertainment ensues.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS:  1:48:30 | Brent's got a message for "progressives;" Katie, Laura, and Amanda are all fired up over the teachers' strike, and KT says we were bang on about conditions at the Misericordia Hospital. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Canada's agriculture industry is big business, contributing $32-billion to Canada's GDP in 2024 and employing an estimated 223,000 people. What garners less attention is how heavily dependent the agriculture industry is on migrant labourers, with about 80,000 workers in the sector. The job is often gruelling and typically pays around minimum wage, but that money tends to go a lot farther in the workers' home countries.Jason Kirby, a business reporter for The Globe and Mail, revisits his roots in an Ontario farming community and digs into the influence of foreign labour in Canada's farms. He talks about why Canadian farmers have become so reliant on migrant labour, and what keeps foreign agricultural workers coming back year after year. Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textToday you will hear the last episode that I recorded in Kathmandu. I had long wanted to talk to a representative from a so-called labour receiving country – one that hires some of the hundreds of thousands of Nepali migrant workers who leave home each year to earn their livelihoods abroad. Although it was difficult to speak to someone from an embassy in Kathmandu, I did make contact with a project of the Korean International Development Agency, or KOICA, called K-HaMi. It focuses on reintegrating workers after they return to Nepal from South Korea. What I learned was how complicated that process can be. It includes the regular pre-departure training, plus more if, at the start of the migration process, a worker is already interested in learning about reintegration. Then there are choices of various skills training while abroad and finally, more training after workers return. It feels a little like choosing to stay in Nepal can actually be more work than signing up for another job abroad. Unfortunately, because this project started only in 2023, there seems to be a lack of hard data on its impact to date. But my guest Simran Shah says she feels positive that the project is having an impact. One correction: in the interview Simran says that K-HaMi has worked with 2,500 migrants to date. That figure should be more than 10,000 migrant workers. ResourcesK-HaMi project on YouTube2024 report on returnee migrant workers' experiences in NepalSupport the showHelp steer the future of Nepal Now as it moves to Canada in October 2025. Fill out the survey. It takes just 5 minutes. Show your love by sending this episode to someone who you think might be interested or by sharing it on social media:LinkedInInstagram BlueSkyFacebook Music by audionautix.com.Thank you to PEI in Bakhundole for the use of their studios. Nepal Now is produced and hosted by Marty Logan.

Today, we're taking a deep dive into the farewell dinner that La Plaza hosts each year to honor and celebrate the efforts of that year's migrant farm workers.Join me as I find out what it takes to prepare and serve dinner and a party to more than 100 migrant farm workers and their families, to say thanks (and see you next year)!

What happened when the U.S. government tried to replace Mexican farm workers with high school athletes in the 1960s? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gustavo Arellano joins Michael to unpack a forgotten federal program called the “A-Team.” Then, listeners from around the country call in with their own hilarious, humbling, and often painful stories of trying to do farm work—and explain why those jobs go unfilled by Americans today. One listener puts it best: “I lasted two days. Not even for the hash.” Original air date 18 August 2025.

First, Donald Trump is under fire for his controversial comments on migrant farmworkers, calling them naturally suited for hard labor while disparaging people in the inner city—criticized as demeaning and insensitive by labor advocates and immigrant rights groups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hook: An eventful morning of news, celebrity gossip, health tips, and more on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and feel-good vibes. Overview: On today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, the headlines cover volatile politics, celebrity conflict, and an unexpected road trip. First, Donald Trump is under fire for his controversial comments on migrant farmworkers, calling them naturally suited for hard labor while disparaging people in the inner city—criticized as demeaning and insensitive by labor advocates and immigrant rights groups. Meanwhile, former NFL legend Shannon Sharpe sparked concern when he jokingly demanded $5,900 from co-host Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, citing a cash-strapped moment during his “Nightcap” podcast. The exchange comes amid massive legal and financial pressures—including a recent $50 million lawsuit settlement and a new $20 million defamation suit filed against Sharpe and Johnson. On a different vibe entirely, rapper Jeezy shared how he nearly missed his Baltimore show, only to have an Uber driver save the night—driving him 10 hours from South Carolina to arrive just before showtime, earning praise and a special shoutout from Jeezy himself for pulling off the impossible. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show Timestamps: 0:00 - Good News segment 7:30 - Headlines and hot topics15:00 - Gary with da Tea celebrity gossip25:00 - Dr. Collier’s Wellness Wednesday medical advice35:00 - Impromptu skits and impersonations45:00 - Discussion of recent news stories Key Takeaways: - Stay informed on current events and pop culture happenings- Get health tips from medical expert Dr. Collier - Have a laugh and lift your spirits with the show's comedy- Feel connected to the lively on-air community CTA: Tune in to The Rickey Smiley Morning Show weekdays for a fun and uplifting start to your day! This energetic crew delivers an entertaining mix of news, gossip, medical advice and improv comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Innovations, to talk about Taiwan as a home for migrant workers, and decent work in supply chains. After a brief overview of key risks in this area, we touched upon Taiwan's major legislation to date in a global context, and addressed the importance of economic diplomacy for Taiwan – being seen as a responsible global actor in business and human rights. Drawing on our guest's experience as a practitioner, we then explored how Taiwanese suppliers see their role as leaders in improving labour standards. Countering stereotypical associations between businesses and human rights abuses, we investigated the possibilities, limitations and responsibilities that firms perceive for themselves in transitioning to a fairer model of labour recruitment and protection, as well as the role of the 2020 National Action Plan in setting this transition in motion. Finally, we used a regional (Asian) framework of reference to discuss the need for Taiwan's government to provide clear guidelines that could help Taiwanese companies bridge the knowledge gap between existing local legal frameworks and international human rights standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Better Innovations, to talk about Taiwan as a home for migrant workers, and decent work in supply chains. After a brief overview of key risks in this area, we touched upon Taiwan's major legislation to date in a global context, and addressed the importance of economic diplomacy for Taiwan – being seen as a responsible global actor in business and human rights. Drawing on our guest's experience as a practitioner, we then explored how Taiwanese suppliers see their role as leaders in improving labour standards. Countering stereotypical associations between businesses and human rights abuses, we investigated the possibilities, limitations and responsibilities that firms perceive for themselves in transitioning to a fairer model of labour recruitment and protection, as well as the role of the 2020 National Action Plan in setting this transition in motion. Finally, we used a regional (Asian) framework of reference to discuss the need for Taiwan's government to provide clear guidelines that could help Taiwanese companies bridge the knowledge gap between existing local legal frameworks and international human rights standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about the struggle that migrant workers from Jharkhand and their families are facing. He talks about the case of a migrant worker who had been working in Kuwait, but after he passed away, how the struggle for the family continues.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a major scientific breakthrough. She shares how the process of 'three-parent IVF' has led to eight babies in the UK living a healthy life. However, the process is controversial and has raised a lot of concerns. (14:59)Lastly, we talk about the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist squad which has arrested four members of an alleged terror module of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent or AQIS from Gujarat, Delhi and UP. (23:07)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

As President Trump cracks down in the fields on immigration, and an ICE raid in California left one farmworker dead, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says there will be no amnesty for the undocumented. But who will replace those agriculture workers? “Able bodied” Medicaid recipients, according to Rollins. The experiment was tried before. It didn't work. In this episode: Manuel Cunha, Jr., President of the Nisei Farmers League Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tracie Hunte, Noor Wazwaz, Diana Ferrero and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Marya Khan, and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Sari el-Khalili and Kylene Kiang. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Diana Ferrero, Tracie Hunte, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Manuel Rápalo, Melanie Marich, Catherine Nouhan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Marya Khan and Kisaa Zehra. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. We’ll be back tomorrow. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, July 7, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill sets the record straight on the Big Beautiful Bill. How the far-left is responding to the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. A look at which U.S. states have the highest state income tax rates for individuals. Is President Trump softening his stance on deporting migrant workers? Jose Antonio Vargas, author and founder of Define American, joins the No Spin News to debate the fairness of the U.S. immigration system and border policies during the Biden administration. Final Thought: Why the Montauk fireworks were canceled this 4th of July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teachers often talk about the summer slide — the setback many students experience in reading skills during the summer months. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three children's book authors for recommendations on great books to read this summer to keep kids' reading skills up and their imaginations alive. Guests:Shannon Gibney is an author and professor of English at Minneapolis College. The children's books she's written include “Sam and the Incredible African and American Food Fight” and “We Miss You, George Floyd.” She is also the co-author of “Where We Come From.” And she's written novels and young adult fiction, including “The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption,” “See No Color” and “Dream Country,” both of which won Minnesota Book Awards. Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre is a Hunkpapa Lakota from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She was a school counselor for 15 years and now works full time as an author and presenter. She received the Great Plains Emerging Tribal Writer's Award for her first children's book, “Pet'a Shows Misun the Light.” And she is the author of six other children's books, including “Thunder's Hair” and “We Are All Related.” Sarah Warren is an award-winning children's book author who worked as an early childhood educator for over 17 years. Her picture books include “Beyoncé: Shine Your Light,” “Stacey Abrams: Lift Every Voice,” “Everything a Drum” and “Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers.” Sarah is also co-founder of Picture Book Parade, an organization that promotes literacy and diverse local authors. Angela's guests and listeners recommended some of their favorite books: “Baby Monkey Private Eye” by Brian Selznick and David Serlin  “Llama Llama book series” by Anna Dewdney “The $66 Summer” by John Armistead “Humphrey Series” by Betty G. Birney “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls “Time of Wonder” and “Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey “Go, Dog. Go!“ by P.D. Eastman“Where the Wild Things Are“ by Maurice Sendak“Sisters,” “Smile,“ “Guts,“ graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier “How Full Is Your Bucket“ by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir“ and children's books by Kao Kalia Yang “Click Clack Moo“ by Doreen Cronin “Charlotte's Web“ by E.B. White“One Little Lot: The 1-2-3s of an Urban Garden“ by Diane C. Mullen Mindy Kim Book Series by Lyla Lee “Front Desk“ by Kelly Yang “Looking for Lucy“ by Emrys Current “The Rithmatist“ by Brandon Sanderson 

Season 5: Episode 208In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Brenda Heymer, owner of Heymer Management Accounting in Amarillo, Texas. With a deep-rooted background in agriculture and over three decades of accounting experience, Brenda shares her passion for helping producers move beyond traditional, tax-based accounting to embrace management accounting rooted in accrual principles. Through a thoughtful and in-depth conversation, Brenda explains how aligning production data with financials gives producers a more accurate view of their cost of production and overall business performance.Chrissy and Brenda discuss the critical need for better financial visibility, especially in a time of rising input costs and uncertain market conditions. Brenda breaks down how management accounting differs from typical bookkeeping—focusing on internal decision-making tools rather than tax returns—and why accrual accounting is essential to track commodity-level performance across production years. She also highlights CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture, a robust Red Wing Software tool built specifically for ag producers that allows for detailed inventory, allocations, and side-by-side cash and accrual reporting—something QuickBooks simply can't offer.Brenda walks listeners through the conversion process from QuickBooks to CenterPoint, noting how her team goes deep into their clients' data to lay the foundation for better decision-making. She shares real-world examples of how clients have uncovered inefficiencies at specific ranches or crop fields, and how this information helps them project cash flow, streamline operations, and manage risk more effectively. Chrissy and Brenda also talk about the challenges of data overload in modern ag and how Brenda's team helps transform that raw data into usable, actionable insights through personalized meetings and scenario planning.Throughout the episode, Brenda shares not only her technical knowledge but also her heart for agriculture. She challenges producers to step out of their comfort zones and embrace their roles as business owners, encouraging them to build teams and delegate tasks outside their core strengths. Brenda emphasizes that having better information leads to better decisions and that it's okay not to know everything—but vital to get the right help.Whether you're just starting to explore accrual-based accounting or are ready to overhaul your financial systems, Brenda offers sound advice for producers through 2025 and beyond. Her mission is clear: to change agriculture for the better, one accurate report at a time. To learn more about Brenda and her services, visit www.heymermanagement.com.#farm #smartfarming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders targeting immigrant communities. We'll hear how migrant workers are responding. Then, Kimberly explains the fiasco over Trump's plan to “drill, baby, drill.” Plus, an economics professor shares a 1940s movie pick that’s on point for today’s debate on tariffs. Here's everything we talked about today:  “Central Valley farmworkers scared to show up to work over deportation fear” from NBC “Farmer ties immigration to food security, strong exports” from Marketplace “Rush for preterm babies to beat birthright citizenship deadline” from the Times of India “ICE Watch Programs Can Protect Immigrants in Your Neighborhood — Here's What to Know” from Teen Vogue “Trump clarifies executive order restricting IRA-related funding” from Marketplace “White House says order pausing IRA disbursements only applies to some programs” from Reuters “As LA blazes rage, even firefighters turn to Watch Duty” from Marketplace from YouTube WATCH: “Life With Father” | Elizabeth Taylor, William Powell, Irene Dunne | Classic Drama Comedy from YouTube Join Amy and Nova tomorrow for “Economics on Tap.” The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.