The Checkout
Errol Schweizer and Evan Driscoll · Errol Schweizer
Show overview
The Checkout has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 201 episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 51 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 72 episodes published. Published by Errol Schweizer.
From the publisher
Hosted and produced by two Organic food and farming lifers, The Checkout brings forward diverse voices and stories from the frontlines of our food system. Now more than ever, our food system is in a constant state of flux, radical change and crisis. From farm, retail and wholesale sector analyses to public policy, labor organizing and community struggles, The Checkout will expand the horizon for consumers and food industry professionals of what is possible and what is necessary to create a just, equitable and resilient food system.
Latest Episodes
View all 201 episodesFrom Corporate to Community: Liz Abunaw's Grocery Revolution
#17 The Efforts Behind Unionizing at Mother's Market in 2026
#16: Farm To People: Transforming The Food Supply Chain
#15: The Purpose Pledge: Redefining Business Responsibility
#14: Kara Rubin's Grocery Journey From Whole Foods to Brand Building
#13 Andrea Abel's Fight to Improve Food Justice in Texas
#12: From Cashier to Author: Ann Larson's Industry Insights
#11: Alicia Kennedy's Journey: From Vegan Bakery to Food Critic
#10: The Future of Natural Sweeteners with CEO Aaron Henderson
#9 Exploring Mamdani's Grocery Plan and the History Behind It.
#8: How Saffron Road Disrupted Frozen Food with Authenticity and Innovation
#7 How Legislation Can Lower Food Prices and Support Small Grocers
#6: How Aldi Is Winning the US Grocery War
#5 Jose Oliva: Solving Food Industry Problems with HEAL Food Alliance
#4 Stacy Mitchell: The Threat of Corporate Power on Local Communities
#3 How Dr. Bronner's Is Redefining Business with Purpose
#2 How Goods Mart Built a Retail Ecosystem for Emerging Brands
#1. How Grocery Workers Are Organizing Against Corporate Pressure
Episode 185: Burlap & Barrel
S1 Ep 184Episode 184: Nasser Abufarha and Canaan Fair Trade
The Checkout speaks with award-winning olive oil producer and fair trader Nasser Abufarha about war, regenerative organic agriculture and the deep foodways of Palestine.