High prices aren’t stopping Memorial Day celebrations

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English - May 30, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 7.7K ratings
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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer — and summer travel. Today we take a dive into the financial dimension of the holiday. Gas for road trips? The price is up. Beef and propane for grilling? Also up. Still, that doesn’t mean pandemic-weary Americans are shying away from spending. Also on the program today: New, diverse leadership is changing the landscape of American theater, and recycling electronics proves a lucrative trade.