Immigration reform and coronavirus relief programs — Podcast

Episode 36 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview between Tom Karst, editor-in-chief of The Packer, and Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for the United Fresh Produce Association.

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Episode 36 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview between Tom Karst, editor-in-chief of The Packer, and Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for the United Fresh Produce Association.

Guenther discusses the new immigration reform legislation put forth by the Biden administration, the status of coronavirus relief programs, and how both could affect the produce industry.

Related: Lawmakers introduce bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

You can listen to the full conversation on the player below or on popular listening applications like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or you can watch a video of the interview here.

In case you’re new to Tip of the Iceberg, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these discussions are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage and analysis provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation!

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