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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 21 MIN

Can Americans Afford This Holiday Season?

from CNN One Thing · host CNN Podcasts

If the thought of holiday shopping stresses you out, you’re not alone. Some of America’s top retailers also aren’t sure how to navigate economic pressures like tariffs that are taking a bite out of consumer confidence. We hear how Macy’s, Old Navy, and Walmart are adjusting ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond - and whether President Donald Trump has an answer to Americans’ affordability concerns.  For more: One of America's last department stores is betting on in-store shopping this holiday  ---  Guests: Tori Lightcap & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business & Politics Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Kate Trafecante, Allison Cho, Jeremy Moorehead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the thought of holiday shopping stresses you out, you’re not alone. Some of America’s top retailers also aren’t sure how to navigate economic pressures like tariffs that are taking a bite out of consumer confidence. We hear how Macy’s, Old Navy, and Walmart are adjusting ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond - and whether President Donald Trump has an answer to Americans’ affordability concerns.  For more: One of America's last department stores is betting on in-store shopping this holiday  ---  Guests: Tori Lightcap & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business & Politics Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Kate Trafecante, Allison Cho, Jeremy Moorehead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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