Nov 22, 2023

Grocery prices are a little less stuffed this Thanksgiving

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We talked to last-minute holiday shoppers about their grocery purchases. Plus, the booming food fraud industry.

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How the economy's really doing, according to Thanksgiving shoppers

by Elizabeth Trovall

Nov 22, 2023

Houston-area shoppers cut back and shopped discount brands, citing inflated prices.

Thanksgiving foods are a bit cheaper than they were last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual report.

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In the fight against food fraud, producers are getting high-tech

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Nov 22, 2023

Between edible microchips, invisible ink and more, the food supply chain is becoming more transparent than ever.

High end foods such as caviar, regional cheese and wines are trying new methods to thwart dupes.

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At this toy store, Black Friday deals aren't the draw — it's a kids-free shopping night

by Sarah Leeson

Irene Kesselman of Ali Cat Toys in Carrboro, North Carolina says she leaves Black Friday to the big department stores and instead focuses on more personal events.

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The Biden administration wants to ban quit fees for cable customers

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Nov 22, 2023

The move is part of the White House effort to get rid of “junk fees” for consumers. Cable TV is already struggling with defections.

Now that consumers can be more selective about the content they have access to through streaming, many have canceled their cable TV bundles.

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Delay of OPEC+ meeting leaves questions about oil supply cuts

by Henry Epp

Nov 22, 2023

The expectation was that OPEC countries would continue cutting back supply. Some think the delay may mean there’s disagreement about that.

A lot of OPEC countries would really like it if the price of oil was a bit higher.

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There's big business behind those annoying CAPTCHA puzzles

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Nov 22, 2023

As AI becomes more sophisticated, the industry is growing to match it, says journalist Justin Pot, who wrote about CAPTCHA for The Atlantic.

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Music from the episode

Beat 100 Benny SIngs

You Got Me Erykah Badu, EveTariq Trotter, The Roots

Simmer Hayley Williams

Fu-Gee-La Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pras, Wyclef Jean

Summer Nights Raaginder, Wisechild

PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA Beyoncé

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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