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Cold economic reasoning says, supposedly, that gifts are inefficient transfers of wealth. But Planet Money host Jeff Guo believes in the economic virtues of gift giving. On today's show, Jeff tries to win over Planet Money's resident Scrooge, Kenny Malone, by going on a quest to find him the perfect gift. Along the way, they're visited by the spirits of three Nobel prize-winning economic theories that can explain why gift-giving is actually good. And by the end, Kenny's heart may just grow three sizes larger. Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

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Here at Planet Money, Thanksgiving is not just a time to feast on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casseroles and pie(s). It's also a time to feast on economics. Today, we host a very Planet Money Thanksgiving feast, and solve a few economic questions along the way.

First: a turkey mystery. Around the holidays, demand for turkey at grocery stores goes up by as much as 750%. And when turkey demand is so high, you might think that the price of turkey would also go up. But data shows, the price of whole turkeys actually falls around the holidays; it goes down by around 20%. So what's going on? The answer has to do what might be special about supply and demand around the holidays.

We also reveal what is counted (and not counted) in the ways we measure the economy.

And we look to economics to help solve the perennial Thanksgiving dilemma: Where should each dinner guest sit? Who should sit next to whom?

This episode was hosted by Erika Beras and Jeff Guo. It was produced by James Sneed with an assist from Emma Peaslee and edited by Jess Jiang. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez and engineered by Josh Newell.

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Every February, we dedicate a show to the things in our lives that have been giving us butterflies. Whether it's an obscure online marketplace or a piece of stunt journalism that made us green with envy. And then we go out into the world to proclaim our love...in the form of a Valentine. And we have a great roster this Valentine's Day:

- A grocery store in Los Angeles with the very best produce
- A woodworking supply company with an innovative approach to... innovation!
- A basketball player that makes a strong case for taking risky shots
- A book that catalogues the raw materials that shape our world
- A play that connects the 2008 financial crisis to the sale of the island of Manhattan in the 1600s
- And, a podcast that turns corporate intrigue into watercooler chit-chat

So cozy up with a special someone and hand them the second earbud as we take you through our 2024 Valentines!

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CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is dealing with this issue, there are resources available to you. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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Jim Beebe-Woodard’s parents teach him a lesson about empathy and care for others.

Richard Cardillo heals through the act of giving bread.

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On this episode of The Moth podcast, we’re reairing a treasured episode from our archives. We thought it would be especially fun for the day after Thanksgiving. And just a reminder -- if you'd like to listen to our 26 year library of Moth stories, check out our story archive at the moth dot org, just click the stories banner.

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New Lesson Plans Entry: 'Things to avoid in IELTS Listening giving reasons practice' has just been added to the Lesson Plans area of UsingEnglish.com.

New Lesson Plans Entry: 'Things to avoid in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 giving reasons practice' has just been added to the Lesson Plans area of UsingEnglish.com.

The night before Thanksgiving is often one for celebrating. Whether you are hosting a gathering of family and friends before the big meal or after, it is the responsibility of the host to make sure that each car leaving the party has a designated, sober driver. Read on for helpful suggestions for your celebration.

As fall comes to an end, students look forward to the Thanksgiving traditions they engage in each year. As the holiday approaches, students shared sentiments about the traditions they celebrate with family and friends.

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With Pom Pom’s Mama Ling Ling off our cravings menu for good, it’s time to review some of Orlando’s best options for a classic “leftover sando.”

In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.

Roofing industry volunteers assist Vegas locals in need during IRE Community Service Day, despite unseasonable weather.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Phil Jarrett, commercial director of Dakota Integrated Solutions, and Paul Whittingham, operations director of Truckfile, about the companies’ partnership and what voice maintenance and inspection technology offers technicians within the freight transport sector.

Helen Sawyer Hogg stood at the front of a small but growing force of woman astronomers in the first half of the 20th century. This is her story.

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The proverb “A rolling stone gathers no moss” may have provided blues icon Muddy Waters with a song title that further yielded the name for a certain Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group and a storied music publication, but it can also be applied to Joe Bonamassa…

Though she gave birth to her second child without any professional assistant, Breanne Racano claims that the delivery process was 'beautiful' and made her feel 'so incredibly powerful.'

Public support for benefits 'safety net'.

The rising cost of what sometimes seems to be everything has been one of the top stories this year. And the most expensive time of the year is now here. How have you gotten through the holidays in tough times previously, and what solutions have you come up with this year?

"Feedback is a gift…" or so they say. But are your gifts useful, or are they more like the third pair of socks you get at Christmas? Delivering…

Denver restaurants offer holiday meal options, from turkey with traditional sides to pork loin and lasagna.

Dancing across tables with turkey.

Prize giving for the Bermuda Anglers Club Annual [BAC] Junior Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday [August 31] at the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC]. A BAC spokesperson commented, ‘The tournament was a great success. We had 170 kids registered for the event and 70 kids came to the weigh-in. The SPBC was the perfect […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] recently held its annual prize presentation, celebrating the achievements of the riders this season. Most Improved Awards PeeWee: Remington Boden 50cc: Cassidy Spencer Furbert 65cc: King Clarke 85cc: Jaylon Glasford 85Ladies: Ahlierre Belloquet Novice: Deige Paynter Over30: Willem Vermeulen Expert: Preston Martin To view all other reports on motocross, click here. […]

This is a story we've been following for well over a decade (see "Selected readings").  Improbable as it may seem that the Korean alphabet might be adaptable for writing an Austronesian language of Indonesia, there are some promoters of this idea who continue to push it enthusiastically: "An Indonesian Tribe’s Language Gets an Alphabet: Korea’sThe […]

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Jesse Watters' mother, Anne Purvis, was a child psychologist. His dad, Stephen Hapgood Watters, was a teacher. Both parents came from a long line of achievers, and sent him to Penn Charter, a very liberal private Quaker school here in Philadelphia.

Despite his accomplished parents and his education, look how he turned out.

Every time he shows up on Twitter, I comment, "Your mother only talks to you so she can see her grandchildren."

Sounds like I was right, because Jesse's mother has disinvited him from the family Thanksgiving this year. Something about "scheduling." But she told him he could come the next day for leftovers.

He said no thanks, he would be at Best Buy.

Understand, this isn't just a difference of opinion. Jesse Watters is a horrible person who lies and distorts in ways that harm our country.

Time for karma, Jesse, you nasty piece of work. Guess you thought you got away with it, huh? After all, you're rich and famous!

Well, your own family doesn't want to be around you on the holiday that's all about family.

And your mom's bitten her tongue long enough.

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All are welcome to this treasured annual community gathering, the Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service, in the University Chapel. Sponsored by Princeton University’s Office of Religious Life and the Princeton Clergy Association.

The SVC Board will be hosting an event about the "now what" after the election, trying to spread hope and get students involved in community resilience building.

Here comes another year of giving thanks to all our dear customers! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating. May you enjoy this wonderful occasion and have lots of fun in the whole year ahead. We will do our best to keep RSS Ground on the highest level and continue developing it according to your needs. Thank […]

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We are taking this opportunity to say Thank You! We can’t express how much we appreciate you being a part of RSS Ground family. We hope our unique tools will continue to be useful to you for years to come. We usually never do this, but this time we would like to show our token […]

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Traditionally, end of November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives. Thanks to your active participation in our development process we continue to grow RSS Ground  service. This year we have added several powerful tools based on your feedback: Telegram Feeds and automated Poster, […]

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Dear RSS Ground Family, As the golden leaves of autumn usher in a season of warmth and gratitude, we pause to reflect on the journey we’ve shared. Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday—it’s a heartfelt reminder of the importance of connection, community, and the spirit of giving thanks. Today, we extend our deepest appreciation to you, […]

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Imelda Flores Vazquez from Econometrica, Inc. explains how economists use mathematics to evaluate the efficacy of health care policies. When a hospital or government wants to adjust their health policies — for instance, by encouraging more frequent screenings for certain diseases — how do they know whether their program will work or not? If the service has already been implemented elsewhere, researchers can use that data to estimate its effects. But if the idea is brand-new, or has only been used in very different settings, then it's harder to predict how well the new program will work. Luckily, a tool called a microsimulation can help researchers make an educated guess.

With many students working remotely, there’s no point in administering assessments that ask students to come up with a single answer; it’s simply too easy to cheat.

The holiday was used as a call for freedom during the civil rights movement and as a day of mourning by Native Americans.

Follow us to the very first Thanksgiving celebration, where the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag came together for a historic feast.

A century on, the country’s most beloved Thursday spectacle reaches new heights

One simple sentence changes a boy’s conduct and outlook on life, as he and his siblings encounter a ‘Love Moldova’ outreach team.

During a medical outreach in Guatemala, the OM team members and volunteers witnessed a special moment of forgiveness.

A man expresses thanks to God for good health after cancer by making a sacrifice to God and holding a feast for family and friends.

Penn State will celebrate its 10th GivingTuesday on Dec. 3, and Penn State Abington invites alumni and friends to mark this milestone by making a gift to support the Abington General Scholarship and Student Emergency Assistance funds.

A performing arts outreach team shares Christ with crowds gathered to watch their street performances every evening during the Avignon Festival.