Shopping on Thanksgiving: good idea or end of civilization?

Nov. 23, 2016

The long holiday retail weekend starts earlier now -- on Gray Thursday. But is it worth it for customers who are trying to save money? Is it worth it for retailers who have to pay their workers extra?

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Credits

Guest:

Dan Kline - Motley Fool

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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