Examining farmer suicides

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Jan. 13, 2018 Food & Drink

The rate of suicide among America’s farmers is more than double that of its veterans. Why don’t we hear more about it? Debbie Weingarten reported on the crisis for The Guardian.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

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Nick Liao, Rosalie Atkinson, Joseph Stone, Laryl Garcia

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