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Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
The Economics of Everyday Things
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.
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4.8 stars from 1,291 ratings
Good Podcast, Bad Name
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“This podcast is interesting and well-written. The title is just not appropriate for the content. Most episodes are about rare or niche things, definitely not everyday things.”
bradleysampson711 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
We miss Bepu
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“This podcast is so general that it is worthless. You THINK you are getting some nugget of wisdom but it is another airball.
On the episode about animal urine there wasn’t much discussion of the conditions for the animals whose urine was collected. This is unconscionable and tacitly supports...”Read full review »
etherdog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
“Love this podcast! It succinctly answers many of the questions that have quickly passed through my mind during my day-to-day life, and it also answers so many of the questions I’ve never even thought to ask. Highly recommend!”
Chucksmomsays via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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