About this episode
Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping rush, with a record number of Americans heading out in search of deals. Surveys show many shoppers are being more cautious about how much they spend this year. Retail expert Jerry Storch breaks down the trends and what this Black Friday might reveal about the economy. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has spent more than six decades at the forefront of the fight against childhood cancer. Its mission, founded on a promise by entertainer Danny Thomas, continues to drive major breakthroughs that save lives around the world. St. Jude fundraising and awareness president and CEO Ike Anand joins the Rundown to talk about how that mission still endures today. Plus, commentary from co-founder of the 'Mom Wars" newsletter and podcast, Bethany Mandel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices