Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The latest COVID hot commodities? Apparently espresso machines, jacuzzis, and Rolex watches

Shopping trends can now almost serve as markers for the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, Americans rushed to buy toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Then, exercise bikes, camping gear, and Nintendo switches.

By Madeleine Brand • May 6, 2021 • 9m Listen

Shopping trends can now almost serve as markers for the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, Americans rushed to buy toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Then, exercise bikes, camping gear, and Nintendo switches. Now, over a year into the pandemic, items such as espresso equipment, natural deodorant, jacuzzis, and Rolex watches have become hard to find.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Michell Eloy
Line Editor, Press Play
Jacob Bernstein
style reporter for the New York Times

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The latest COVID hot commodities? Apparently espresso machines, jacuzzis, and Rolex watches

Shopping trends can now almost serve as markers for the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, Americans rushed to buy toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Then, exercise bikes, camping gear, and Nintendo switches.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The latest COVID hot commodities? Apparently espresso machines, jacuzzis, and Rolex watches

Shopping trends can now almost serve as markers for the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, Americans rushed to buy toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Then, exercise bikes, camping gear, and Nintendo switches.

Share