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Jun 25, 2019

From throwing beer bottles to rainbow beer bottles

With countless brands sporting rainbow logos and trotting out floats at pride events, some are wondering if “acceptance” has crossed the line to something more exploitative. Plus, we examine “decision fatigue” this election season and the economics of streetwear.

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Segments From This Episode

Why community is at the core of Bobby Kim and the Hundreds’ success
by Daniel Shin and Kai Ryssdal
Steven Byeon
Bobby Kim’s new book “This is not a T-Shirt” explores how his streetwear brand the Hundreds got started and why he remains directly engaged with its community.
Automatic Reply: “I’m stuck in 1955”
by Maria Hollenhorst
MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
When Shiva Stella can’t respond to emails, she has a go-to excuse.
From throwing beer bottles to rainbow beer bottles
by Sabri Ben-Achour
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images
How Pride parades became street festivals with a marketing edge.
Planning to watch the debates? Beware of decision overload.
by Kimberly Adams
Drew Angerer/Getty Images
When it comes to making complex decisions (like voting for president), having lots of options can change the way voters make those decisions.
Why low mortgage rates don’t always mean more home sales
by Justin Ho
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
New home sales are down, even though mortgage rates are down, too. But low mortgages aren’t the deciding factor when it comes to buying a home.
What’s behind the boost to McDonald’s burger sales?
by Renata Sago
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Two words: fresh beef.
Another pharma megamerger: AbbVie buys Allergan for $63 billion
by Erika Beras
PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images
Both companies are under pressure to improve their performance.