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If you're shopping for holiday tech, you'll probably see a bunch of devices being marketed as 5G ready. 5G is the next generation of super fast internet, but it needs infrastructure. More bandwidth for streaming videos, games, and connecting the ever-growing Internet of Things. The Federal Communications Commission is trying to open up that bandwidth by auctioning off little-used parts of publicly owned airwaves — portions that may not have been useful for 3G or 4G, but are now in high demand. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel explains why.

Workers on Wall Street got a half day, but for those in retail it's going to be a long one. We’ll talk about what the retail landscape looks like this holiday season. Plus, the NFL is trying to grow internationally, but is it going to work? Another question we have in the “is it going to work” department is what the terms will look like for Brexit. We hear from one fisherman in Scotland about his concerns. And we kick off the show with the Weekly Wrap and details of a new report on climate change and what it could mean for the U.S. economy.

Retailers are trying to make it easier for online shoppers to pick up their stuff at the store. But, of course, there's a catch. We'll explain why companies love it when you come inside to grab your purchase. Afterwards, we'll talk about BP's decision to produce oil out of a massive well off the Northwest coast of Scotland — one of the largest new oil developments in Britain in decades. Then to cap off our show, we'll look at the legal conflict between Pabst Blue Ribbon and Miller Coors. Coors had a 20-year contract to brew Blue Ribbon's beer, and with that contract running out, Miller has no plans to renew it. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed and Forex.   

Toy trucks for boys, lacy dolls for girls: these stereotypes are still hard for toymakers to shake, even with the growing trend in the toy industry toward gender-neutral toys. We'll look at how companies actually benefit from gendered marketing. Afterwards, we'll explain why the stock exchange can't be closed for more than three consecutive days, and then we'll discuss how companies assign customers "lifetime value scores," which tells them how valuable *you* are. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed and Forex. 

This week, we've partnered with CNET to talk about big trends in consumer technology. To hear Twitter users and the press tell it, the biggest trend in tech is everyone being mad at tech. So we wondered if that might show up in the holiday shopping season. Are people worried about tech being bad for their mental health or their privacy? Will the “techlash” seriously affect spending on consumer technology? Molly talks about it with Lindsey Turrentine, editor-in-chief of "CNET Reviews."

From the BBC World Service … Samsung has formally apologized to employees who developed cancer and other serious diseases after working at one of the South Korean electronics giant’s semiconductor factories. The company said employees can apply for compensation, but some families say these actions aren’t enough. Afterwards, the turkey’s been carved and the leftovers are safely stowed away. Now it’s time to shop … at least that’s the case for U.S. consumers. But how does the biggest shopping day of the year translate in the U.K.? Let’s just say, things are a little bit more tame. We take you to one of the busiest shopping streets to find out why. Today's show is sponsored by Indeed and Forex. 

U.S. Markets are closed today, so we’ll do some turkey economics for you instead. It’s Thanksgiving, aka the day before Black Friday. We’ll tell you what retailers want from you this season, besides cash. Plus, we look at how to make design more inclusive, and we talk to a woman who has made animation her career. But first, let’s start with a side dish. A good chunk of the country’s sweet potatoes — you know, the ones that end up on your Thanksgiving day table — are grown in North Carolina, but supply may be sparse this year after Hurricane Florence. 

One of the auto industry's most powerful executives, Carlos Ghosn, is out as Nissan as of this morning. But Ghosn, who was arrested in Japan Monday for underreporting his income, presides over three automakers. Mitsubishi and Renault might not be so quick to drop him. Then: How globalization and technology have grown smuggling exponentially. 

All this week on Marketplace Tech we're partnering with CNET to talk about big trends in consumer technology. Once upon a time, laptops and desktop computers were cool and not just the thing you used for work. Then phones and tablets came along, gaming consoles got more popular and computers did not make the holiday shopping list. But that might be changing. CNET's holiday shopping survey finds that young people are lot more interested in computer hardware this year, mostly to play video games. Between "Fortnite" and esports streaming, kids want more powerful systems than an Xbox or a PS4. Molly Wood talks with Dan Ackerman at CNET Reviews, where he focuses on PCs and laptops. He said there is a minor resurgence in the PC market. (11/22/18)

Hopefully you already have your turkey, if you're cooking one today. You might have noticed that bird is cheaper than its been in years, so what's that mean for the farmers? We'll talk with a turkey farmer about the holiday rush — or lack thereof. Then: Part of President Trump's recent aid package for farmers hit by tariffs will take extra product off their hands and send it to food banks. We'll look at how those charities are handling the influx of new food. Plus: A recent survey says a quarter of Americans have left a job over the commute. Today's show is brought to you by Indeed and Forex.com. 

From the BBC World Service... The chairman responsible for an alliance between auto giants Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi, Carlos Ghosn, is set to face the panel that will decide his fate, after he was accused of misusing company funds; Facebook has admitted that a top executive hired a PR firm to target the company's critics and Washington is trying to combat China’s rising influence in Papua New Guinea. It's announced plans to redevelop a naval base in the Pacific, as well as a billion-dollar investment to build electricity infrastructure there. 

What's this holiday weekend all about? Let's see. Travel? We'll tell you why more international carriers are popping up in unexpected U.S. cities. Family? We'll explore the data privacy issues around home genetic testing. Shopping? We'll tell you Target's plans to win back your business. Or maybe the holiday makes you want to float away and leave all that behind. We'll tell you how to become a blimp pilot.

Your parties might feel a bit deflated this holiday season as the price of helium, like the gas, goes up. Brexit, the low interest rate and cheap oil are not not pointing to a recession. And we look at the fine print to uncover the actual cost of flying cheap. Today's show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Indeed.

As millions of Americans hit the road and sit in traffic to get their Thanksgiving grub on, there is one silver lining: (relatively) cheap gas prices. And will China's rampant theft of intellectual property get them kicked out of the World Trade Organization? Several large retailers crack down on gift card scamming. Plus, French car maker Peugeot is heading to the U.S., but in app form. Today's show is sponsored by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Indeed.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service… All eyes are locked on Italy this morning as the European Commission readies an assessment on the country’s budget proposal. If it rejects the plan, Italy could face fines or even sanctions. But reports suggest the nation might finally be ready to compromise. Then, the OECD is out with new data that says global growth has peaked. What exactly does that mean? Plus, New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham crashed through Wall Street’s glass ceiling this year to become the first woman to lead the exchange in its 226-year history. She tells us why she was so surprised by the reaction to her appointment and shares what fears keep her up at night.