The hidden costs of holiday consumerism

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🗓️ 19 November 2021

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

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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0:00.0	So kids, what are some things you might want for Christmas?
0:05.0	Anno, these what you want for Christmas?
0:06.5	Adoptor set.
0:08.0	Adoptor set.
0:09.0	I want a dog house.
0:12.0	That they can live in.
0:14.0	With dogs.
0:16.0	Adoptor?
0:17.0	Are we actually starting?
0:18.0	Yes, and what do you go next?
0:20.0	It's a toy house.
0:21.0	I want Elsa's lawn grass.
0:23.0	I want a grass.
0:25.0	You want Elsa's autograph?
0:27.0	I want a diamond necklace.
0:29.0	Okay, thank you.
0:32.0	Hey everybody, you're listening to It's Been A Minute from NPR.
0:38.0	I'm A. Y. Shorasco and for Sam Sanders.
0:41.0	Thank God for the weekend.
0:43.0	So my kids clearly want a ton of presents this year.
0:47.0	And they're not shy about asking.
0:50.0	They really dream big.
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