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The hidden costs of holiday consumerism
It's Been a Minute
English - November 19, 2021 22:58 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 8.2K ratingsSociety & Culture interview news comedy culture politics entrepreneurship business health leadership books Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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A lot of consumers are worried about supply chain delays this holiday season — but there are also other issues to watch out for when shopping. Guest host Ayesha Rascoe talks about the hidden costs of holiday consumption with The Atlantic staff writer Amanda Mull and The Washington Post retail reporter Abha Bhattarai. They discuss the potential downfalls of buy now, pay later services and where online shopping returns really go. Then, they play a game of Who Said That?
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