Ep. 157: The Recessionista Episode Video

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Ep. 157: The Recessionista Episode
Created: 10/05/2009
Video description: We've heard that the recession is waning. But our gut tells us something different. Today we examine gadgets that appeal to our recession-warped minds.

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