Punjabi-Americans represent a large and fast-growing segment of the trucking community, especially among California’s Central Valley produce haulers. In this episode, Binda Atwal tells the story of ho...Show More
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klessk recommended:May 3rd, 2020
A fascinating look at what makes a community, how people feel bonded or separated, and respond to change. Way beyond the work of trucking into the human spirit.
mmMay 5th, 2020
@klessk Thanks so much for this recommendation. It was a lovely listen.
molinos recommended:May 4th, 2020
I like this episode so much although I live in Spain and haven´t seen those big trucks in my life. I specially like the end of the episode with the guy who says that he was racist and had prejuices against Punjabi drivers without knowing them and how knowing them had changed his ideas and had felt h...Show More
mmMay 5th, 2020
@molinos This episode is great! Definitely lots of Punjabi truck drivers where I am. I even know someone who owns a fleet!
mm recommended:May 5th, 2020
Why are there so many Punjabi truck drivers in Canada and US? It’s a story of history, religion, migration, survival, marginalization, family and community. The organizing efforts and camaraderie with those who alienated them are incomparable. Terrific episode.
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