Prologue
Host Ira Glass goes to Navy Pier to visit the clearance sales.
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Act One: Toys R Us
Host Ira Glass goes to one of the epicenters of modern Christmas — the world's biggest toy store — minutes before closing on Christmas Eve. (5 1/2 minutes)
Act Four: Basketball and Commerce
Chicago playwright Beau O'Reilly goes with Ira to the Scottie Pippen Dodge Store.Then, singer/songwriter/playwright Jeff Dorchen on Niketown.