The Economics of Everyday Things

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The Economics of Everyday Things

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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    81. Guide Dogs

    Before a guide dog can help a blind person navigate the world, it has to pass a series of tests, then go through $75,000 worth of training. Zachary Crockett sniffs around.

    22 min

  2. 10 FEB

    80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales

    Behind that 70% off sign, there’s a liquidation consultant trying to maximize retailer profits. Zachary Crockett seeks a deal.

    17 min

  3. 3 FEB

    79. School Photos

    Picture day is an annual tradition for American families — and, for the companies that take the photos, a lucrative one. Zachary Crockett smiles for the camera.

    19 min

  4. 27 JAN

    78. Porta-Potties

    They're not always the nicest places to go — but for their owners, portable toilets are a lucrative revenue stream. Zachary Crockett lifts the lid.

    21 min

  5. 20 JAN

    77. Hand Models

    You can be a top model and still not get recognized on the street — as long as you keep your cuticles healthy and your moons white. Zachary Crockett points a finger.

    16 min

  6. 13 JAN

    76. Hotel Art

    A watercolor of a harbor? A black-and-white photo of a pile of rocks? Some hotels are trying to do better. Zachary Crockett unpacks.

    17 min

  7. 6 JAN

    75. Butchers

    Before beef ends up at your favorite steakhouse, it passes through the hands of a trained specialist with an encyclopedic knowledge of bovine anatomy. Zachary Crockett chews the fat.

    20 min

  8. 30/12/2024

    Pistachios (Replay)

    How did a little green nut become a billion-dollar product, lauded by celebrities in Super Bowl ads? Zachary Crockett cracks open the story.

    16 min
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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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  • Channel
    SiriusXM Podcasts
  • Creator
    Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    The Economics of Everyday Things
  • Provider

    Sirius XM Radio Inc has identified itself as a trader for this podcast and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law. Address 1221 Avenue of the Americas 35th Floor New York New York 10020 United States Phone Number +1 8006896881 Email SiriusXMPodcastsTrader@siriusxm.com

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