The day after Thanksgiving, millions of shoppers flock to malls and department stores to get discounts on all kinds of hot items. It’s the height of capitalism. While retailers make billions of dollars in sales, customers have been trampled, stabbed, pepper-sprayed or shot, all in the name of getting the best deals.
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Dec 2019
Holidays: The Deadly Non-Emergency
On Christmas Eve in 1913, miners and their families were having a massive party in an Italian cultural hall in Michigan. Everything was fine until someone shouted, "fire!" Panic took hold, and in the end, a cruel ruse was discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas ... Show More
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Nov 2020
Black Friday & the Gifts Nobody Asked For
Black Friday has been known as the best day to find great deals on the year’s hottest toys, games, and electronics. But how the hell did we all agree on this insane ass tradition? Who wants to fight crowds for toys on a full stomach of turkey? Millions of people apparently, and o ... Show More
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Nov 2020
Why Black Friday Will Look Different This Year | 8
Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, will break the mold this year, as the pandemic sends retailers scrambling for new ways to bring in customers while minimizing large crowds. But the changes to American shopping habits predate the pandemic. Host David Brown talks ... Show More
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<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>It's the biggest shopping day of the year. How did it start, what actually happens, and how much do people really spend?</p><p>Plus, learn about the history of discounting, and how companies trick you into buying things you don't need.<br></p><ul>< ... Show More
