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The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
The Economics of Everyday Things
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  • The Economics of Everyday Things

    51. Wine Corks

    25/06/2026 | 16 min
    Why do we use a specific kind of tree-bark tissue to seal up 70 percent of wine bottles? Zachary Crockett takes a sniff and gives the waiter a nod. This episode was originally published on June 9th, 2024.

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    50. Self-Checkout

    22/06/2026 | 18 min
    Grocery stores have turned shoppers into cashiers. Zachary Crockett runs two bags of chips and a Gatorade over the scanner. This episode was originally published on June 2nd, 2024.

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    49. Weather Forecasts

    18/06/2026 | 13 min
    With industries relying on them and profits to be made, weather forecasts are more precise and more popular than ever. But there are clouds on the horizon. Zachary Crockett grabs an umbrella. This episode was originally published on May 19th, 2024.

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    48. College Fraternities

    15/06/2026 | 19 min
    A fraternity’s budget includes broken windows, liability insurance, chili dog breakfasts, and the occasional $40,000 DJ. Zachary Crockett crashes the party. This episode was originally published on May 12th, 2024.

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    47. Bail Bonds

    11/06/2026 | 17 min
    How does bail work — and who's really paying? Zachary Crockett follows the money. This episode was originally published on May 5th, 2024.

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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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