Our first episode dives into the dark and often overlooked history behind one of the most recognizable fruits in the world: bananas. What started as booming banana exports in the early 1900s quickly evolved into a story of power, political manipulation, and exploitation across Central and South America. We explore how brands like United Fruit Company shaped entire governments, giving rise to the term "banana republics", and the lasting impact of their actions that still haunt today. From economic control to controversial criminal ties with political coups, this episode uncovers how a simple piece of fruit became entangled in one of the most shocking corporate legacies in modern history.