We all know someone who loves Costco, or someone who loves Trader Joe’s. But what compels someone to devote their time and travel to visiting as many stores as possible, to wrap so much of their identity around these massive shopping chains? Meet three people whose lives brighten the moment they put their hands on a Trader Joe’s or Costco grocery cart. For a transcription of this episode, <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious-with-chion-wolf-transcript-for-conversations-with-trader-joes-and-costco-aficionados" data-cms-ai="0">click here</a>. GUESTS:  <ul> <li>David and Susan Schwartz: Authors of <a href="https://thejoyofcostco.com/%C2%A0" data-cms-ai="0">The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z</a>. They have traveled over 220,000 miles visiting over 250 Costco warehouses in 13 countries</li> <li>Natasha Fischer: Runs the social media account <a href="https://traderjoeslist.com/about/" data-cms-ai="0">TraderJoesList</a>, where she offers product reviews and recipes to over two million followers. <a href="https://patcooks.com/products/pat?variant=31642919534653%C2%A0" data-cms-ai="0">She also sells spatulas</a></li> </ul><a href="https://www.wnpr.org/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Social media, the algorithm, and the state of our hearts

Audacious with Chion Wolf spotlights the stories of people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are often misunderstood. Guided by deep curiosity and genuine compassion, the team behind Audacious creates space for the kinds of stories that rarely get told - and the kinds of questions we're often afraid to ask. From those speaking publicly for the very first time to voices already known around the world, every guest is met with care, and every story is honored as both deeply personal and profoundly human.
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