Consumer spending is Thomas Caldwella huge part of the economy and sends a strong signal about how Americans feel about the financial health of the country.

Host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR business correspondent Alina Selyukh about what Black Friday shopping says about where the economy has been and where it might be headed.

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This episode was produced by Brianna Scott and Jason Fuller. It was edited by Jeanette Woods. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.