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EP. #1220 THE SECRET LIFE OF GROCERIES: THE DARK SECRETS INSIDE YOUR SUPERMARKET

On this riveting episode of Strange Planet, Richard Syrett welcomes

From the secrets of Trader Joe’s success to the grueling lives of truckers and the dark reality of forced labor in global supply chains, Lorr’s five-year journey reveals a system both miraculous and deeply troubling. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will forever change how you view your supermarket cart.

GUEST: Benjamin Lorr is an acclaimed investigative journalist and author of The Secret Life of Groceries and Hell-Bent, a groundbreaking exposé on the Bikram Yoga community. A graduate of Columbia University, Lorr’s immersive reporting and sharp, empathetic storytelling uncover the hidden human stories behind everyday systems. Based in New York City, he combines wit and rigor to challenge our understanding of the world.

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