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

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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 investigative journalist Benjamin Lorr, author of The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket. Lorr pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of the grocery industry, exposing the shocking human cost behind our everyday shopping.

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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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!

BUTCHERBOX

ButcherBox delivers better meat and seafood straight to your door – including 100% grass-fed beef,free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood.

Right now, ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/strange to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. Don’t forget to use our link so they know we sent you.

HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve

Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management

START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE

https://www.HIMS.com/strange

⁠⁠RingBoost⁠⁠

The largest provider of custom phone numbers since 2003

⁠⁠https://www.ringboost.com⁠⁠

If you’re ready to sound like the business people want to call, head over to ⁠⁠https://www.ringboost.com⁠⁠ and use promo code STRANGE for an exclusive discount.

QUINCE BEDDING

Cool, Relaxed Bedding. Woven from 100% European flax linen. Visit QUINCE BEDDING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!

https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm

Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription.

We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

On this riveting episode of Strange Planet, Richard Syrett welcomes investigative journalist Benjamin Lorr, author of The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket. Lorr pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of the grocery industry, exposing the shocking human cost behind our everyday shopping.

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.

WEBSITE:
https://www.benjaminlorr.net

BOOK:

The Secret Life of Groceries

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Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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