Nordstrom is facing a problem with its customers, while Autodesk faces a problem it created. (0:21) Asit Sharma and Tim Beyers discuss:  - Questions about Autodesk’s capital allocation strategy.  - Nordstrom's plans for a tough retail environment.  - Favorite Thanksgiving traditions! (12:44) Tim White joins Tim Beyers for an audio version of “This Week in Tech.” They discuss the fundamentals of software platforms, and how they could change over the next five years. Stocks mentioned: ADSK, JWN, CRM, TWLO, MDB, AMZN

Host: Asit Sharma Guests: Tim Beyers, Tim White Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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