Podcast Episodes
Back to Search102. “The Starry Night”
Episode 102
How does a museum place a value on a priceless work of art? And how much does it cost to keep it safe? Zachary Crockett appraises the situation.
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1 year, 1 month ago
101. Street Performers
Episode 101
Performing for passersby takes more than talent. Buskers have to cope with hecklers, civic regulations, aggressive competitors — and uncertain pay. Z…
1 year, 1 month ago
Mobile Home Parks (Replay)
Episode 18
They’ve long been associated with crime and blight. Now, the investors are moving in. Zachary Crockett follows the trail.
SOURCES:Paul Bradley, presi…
1 year, 2 months ago
100. Podcasts
Episode 100
What goes into creating an episode of The Economics of Everyday Things? And how do shows like this one make money? Zachary Crockett turns the mic on …
1 year, 2 months ago
99. Emoji
Episode 99
We send 10 billion of them every day. Where do they come from? Zachary Crockett hearts this topic.
SOURCES:Jennifer 8. Lee, co-founder of Emojination…
1 year, 2 months ago
98. Police Sketches
Episode 98
When security cameras and facial recognition tools fail, law enforcement investigators fall back on a witness's memory and an artist's hand. Zachary …
1 year, 2 months ago
EXTRA: Fireworks Stands
How does an industry built on roadside pop-ups make billions of dollars in two weeks of the year? Zachary Crockett gets pyrotechnical.
SOURCES:Alex Z…
1 year, 3 months ago
Car Washes (Replay)
Episode 21
Why are these sudsy roadside stops one of the fastest growing industries in America? Zachary Crockett takes a look under the hood.
RESOURCES:"Private…
1 year, 3 months ago
97. Elevators
Episode 97
Americans take more than 20 billion elevator rides every year — and keeping them safe is an expensive proposition. Zachary Crockett makes small talk.…
1 year, 3 months ago
96. School Buses
Episode 96
Districts across the country are facing shortages of school bus drivers. Can technology help? Zachary Crockett takes a seat in the back.
SOURCES:Keit…
1 year, 3 months ago