Podcast Episodes

6. T. rex Skeletons

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Episode 6

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How do they emerge from the Upper Cretaceous period to end up in natural-history museums and private collections? Zachary Crockett digs for answers.

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Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

5. Sports Mascots

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Episode 5

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We’re not sure what that creature cavorting on the sidelines is — but it doesn’t come cheap. Zachary Crockett gets the ballpark figures on everyone’s favorite ballpark figures.

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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Coming Soon …

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A special announcement: The Economics of Everyday Things will be back with all-new weekly episodes starting in June.

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Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

4. Used Hotel Soaps

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Episode 4

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Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? Zachary Crockett discovers what happens when we love ’em and leave ’em.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

3. My Sharona

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Episode 3

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Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

2. Girl Scout Cookies

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Episode 2

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How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett digs in.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

1. Gas Stations

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Episode 1

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In our first episode, host Zachary Crockett sidles up to the pump to ask:  Who owns your local gas station, and where do their profits really come from? 

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Coming Soon: The Economics of Everyday Things

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A new show is coming to the Freakonomics Radio Network. Stay tuned for The Economics of Everyday Things, hosted by Zachary Crockett.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago