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Buy Nothing Day
Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, explore the origins and concept of Buy Nothing Day, a global movement encouraging people to rethink their consumption habits. The hosts share insights about the anti-consumerism event and its connection to Black Friday. Listen as they dive into how this unique "holiday" challenges traditional shopping norms and inspires creative alternatives.
Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman
Full Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buy_Nothing_Day
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