J. Gary Taylor and Patricia Scharlin talk about Chiquita Brands International’s efforts to work with local worker and environmental groups for a cooperative approach to business. Robert Whiting looks into the recent phenomenon of Japanese ballplayers making it big in America and their impact on the game. Then, a conversation with Fess Parker, widely known for his role in Davy Crockett. And Isaias orozco-lang shares his photographs from the Dominican Republic, "Glimpses of La Yaguita."
J. Gary Taylor and Patricia Scharlin
J. Gary Taylor and Patricia Scharlin on Chiquita Brands International’s efforts to work with local worker and environmental groups for a cooperative approach to business. Their book is Smart Alliance: How a Global Corporation and Environmental Activists Transformed a Tarnished Brand.
Music: La Combinacion Perfecta Latin Jazz Track ...
Music: La Combinacion Perfecta Latin Jazz Track ...
Robert Whiting
Ichiro Suzuki, right fielder for the Seattle Mariners, is considered by many to be one of the greatest baseball players ever to come out of Japan, and the number of great Japanese players just keeps growing. Robert Whiting looks into the recent phenomenon of Japanese ballplayers making it big in ...
Fess Parker
A conversation with Fess Parker, widely known for his role in Davy Crockett.
Music: Soundtrack from My Rifle, My Pony and Me Track 10: Davy Crockett
Music: Soundtrack from My Rifle, My Pony and Me Track 10: Davy Crockett
Isaias Orozco-Lang
Isaias orozco-lang shares his photographs from the Dominican Republic and his book Glimpses of La Yaguita.
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Music: Oxfam Latin Dance Track 1: Chichi Peralta: Procura (Dominican Republic)
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Music: Oxfam Latin Dance Track 1: Chichi Peralta: Procura (Dominican Republic)
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