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The Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things

Written by: Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
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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.All Rights Reserved Economics
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  • 61. Pigeons

    61. Pigeons
    Jul 30 2026

    Once considered noble and heroic, pigeons are now viewed as an urban nuisance — one that costs cities millions of dollars a year. Zachary Crockett tosses some crumbs. This episode was originally published on August 25, 2024.


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    19 mins
  • 60. Money Laundering

    60. Money Laundering
    Jul 27 2026

    How do criminals turn their ill-gotten gains into taxable income? And how does law enforcement stop them? Zachary Crockett follows the money. This episode was originally published on August 18th, 2024.


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    21 mins
  • 59. Restaurant Reservations

    59. Restaurant Reservations
    Jul 23 2026

    Thanks to online booking platforms, the way we make reservations has changed — but a table at a hot restaurant on a Friday night is still a valuable commodity. Zachary Crockett books a four-top for 7 p.m. This episode was originally published on August 11th, 2024.


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    19 mins
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