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Dead Malls and Retail Nostalgia with Sal Amadeo

Jul 25, 2024
Sal Amadeo, a documentary filmmaker and YouTuber, dives into the world of shopping malls and retail nostalgia. He discusses the rise and fall of malls, revealing how their cultural significance has evolved over time. Amadeo shares insights on abandoned retail spaces and the communal sense of loss attached to them. He contrasts the social interactions of the past with today's digital third places. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of how nostalgia shapes our connection to retail, and what the future holds for these iconic structures.
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