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Fixing America’s imperfect shipping system

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You know that PS5 you ordered weeks ago that hasn’t arrived yet on your doorstep? The reason behind that delay is more complex than you might think. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how every step in the US shipping system is broken, and how to fix it.

Read Rebecca’s story here: https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/11/5/22764088/supply-chain-shipping-delays-logistics

This episode was made by: 

  • Host: Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes)
  • Producer: Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes)
  • Engineer: Melissa Pons


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