Everybody's Business Examining Epstein, Inc
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Nov 21, 2025 
Max Abelson, a Bloomberg reporter focused on money and power, dives into the disturbing business dealings of Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the cruel language and relationships found in thousands of emails. He discusses Epstein's intertwining of money management, influence-building, and illicit activities. Dina Shanker, a Businessweek food reporter, surprises listeners with predictions that Thanksgiving meal costs may actually decrease in 2025, unpacking the complexities of grocery pricing dynamics.
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Real Shoppers' Sticker Shock Stories
- Shoppers mentioned cutting travel and trading hosting plans because of higher costs like airfare.
- One buyer refused to pay $8 for whipped cream on principle, illustrating sticker-shock behavior.
Cross-Check Holiday Price Claims
- Treat Thanksgiving price indexes cautiously because methodologies vary widely.
- Compare multiple sources and watch for retailer promotions before concluding food costs fell or rose.
Retail Turkeys Can Mask Wholesale Trends
- Retail turkey prices can differ wildly from wholesale due to supermarket loss-leader strategies.
- Stores may cut turkey prices to drive foot traffic and sales of other items.