East Harlem Target Closing; What We Wear & Why; Thinking About Ancient Rome

On today’s show:

Jordyn Holman, New York Times business reporter covering the retail industry and consumerism, and Nick Garber, Crain’s New York Business politics reporter, talk about Target’s announcement that it will close 9 stores, including the one at the East River and E. 116th St. in Manhattan. The company cited shoplifting as the reason, but does plan to open a new smaller store on 125th St.

In light of the recent dress code changes in the United States Senate, Allison Bornstein, personal stylist and author of Wear it Well: Reclaim Your Closet & Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed (Chronicle Books, 2023), discusses why what we wear matters, how fashion can act as self-care, and talks about her recent book.

A recent TikTok trend of asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire has gone viral. Kevin Feeney, a faculty fellow at New York University who teaches Roman history, breaks down the obsession and explain what ancient Rome and the United States have in common, and listeners to call in and share why they think about the Roman Empire so much.

Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available. 

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