Episode 458 • • 32:02 - 34:58
458: Punch a Puppy!
Hurricane Sandy Impact on Haiti and Rising Rice Prices
While US media focused on New York and New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy caused over 50 deaths and massive crop destruction in Haiti. The hosts report that rice prices in southern Haiti skyrocketed from $2.50 to $4.00 per cup following the storm. They highlight the ongoing cholera outbreak and the dire conditions for those still living in tents since the 2010 earthquake.