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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2024 · 33 MIN

How the World Ran Out of Everything

from 99% Invisible · host Peter Goodman, Christopher Johnson, Neena Pathak

Remember when grocery shelves went bare and cargo ships clogged the California coast? That chaos wasn’t just a pandemic hiccup—it was a symptom of a supply chain stretched to its limits. With insights from Peter Goodman’s new book, discover the unlikely invention that made the modern supply chain possible—and why it’s now at risk of collapsing.How the World Ran Out of Everything Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Roman talks to Peter Goodman about the story of the global supply chain's epic meltdown during the COVID pandemic.

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