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  Keira Leal · (Loathing in Clothing EP3) Is Need-based thrifting still possible? Description: Following our surprising discoveries about the high prices at certain thrift pop-ups, we wanted to know whether need-based thrifting is still possible today. How does need-based thrifting differ between shoppers of different classes, cultures, and needs? To investigate, we speak to two guests: a long-time thrifter in both small towns and gentrified areas whose Asian American culture has shaped her thrifting habits, and a Pittsburgh native thrift store owner with long-time experience in the thrift and fashion industries. Together, we unpack how need-based thrifting has changed over the years with gentrification and migration, who it serves, and paint a more complete picture of what need-based thrifting looks like today–including where you may be able to find some well-priced pieces for yourself. Bios:  Keira Leal (Host): Keira is a sophomore at CMU studying statistics and machine...

  Keira Leal · (Loathing in Clothing EP2) Pittsburgh Flea Pop-ups: The answer to thrifting sustainably? Description: Sustainability motivates both thrifters and thrift-store owners in Pittsburgh–but how sustainable is thrifting, really? Questions linger after our first episode’s investigation.  Armed with curiosity and a keen eye, Keira stumbled upon a flea market pop-up on Craig Street while studying at the Tepper School of Business, where she met a shop owner eager to share tips on curating a high-quality thrifted collection. Once she started looking for them, Keira realized these pop-ups weren’t rare at all– they seemed to appear every week throughout Pittsburgh’s spring, summer, and fall seasons. Intrigued, Keira and Lovina set out to explore these local thrift pop-ups to see how Pittsburgh’s small businesses live up to the promise of sustainability that drives both shoppers and shop owners alike. Bios:  Keira Leal (Host): Keira is a sophomore at CMU studying sta...