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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 46 MIN

A daughter, a father and a family's struggle with 'American Bulk'

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

In the U.S., shopping is almost a religion. For Emily Mester’s family, Costco was their Sunday ritual. In her new book, 'American Bulk,' Mester tells the story of how her family struggled with the desire to own everything they possibly could. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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