Freakonomics Radio
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Episodes
The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps
16m · PublishedHotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, Zachary Crockett discovers what happens to those soaps when we love ’em and leave ’em.
533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”?
50m · PublishedFor decades, the U.S. let globalization run its course and hoped China would be an ally. Now the Biden administration is spending billions to bring high-tech manufacturing back home. Is this the beginning of a new industrial policy — or just another round of corporate welfare?
The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona”
18m · PublishedCan a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out in the third episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things.
Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)
41m · PublishedThe economist Kate Raworth says the aggressive pursuit of G.D.P. is trashing the planet and shortchanging too many people. She has proposed an alternative — and the city of Amsterdam is giving it a try. How's it going?
The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout Cookies
14m · PublishedHow does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett finds out in the second episode of our newest podcast, The Economics of Everyday Things.
532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?
46m · PublishedWhen small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the difference. (Part 2 of 2.)
Introducing “The Economics of Everyday Things”
15m · PublishedA new podcast hosted by Zachary Crockett. In the first episode: Gas stations. When gas prices skyrocket, do station owners get a windfall? And where do their profits really come from?
531. Should You Trust Private Equity to Take Care of Your Dog?
42m · PublishedBig investors are buying up local veterinary practices (and pretty much everything else). What does this mean for scruffy little Max* — and for the U.S. economy? (Part 1 of 2.)
*The most popular dog name in the U.S. in 2022.
Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous
39m · PublishedAnd with her book "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," she succeeded. Now she's not so sure how to feel about all the attention.
530. What's Wrong with Being a One-Hit Wonder?
49m · PublishedWe tend to look down on artists who can't match their breakthrough success. Should we be celebrating them instead?
Freakonomics Radio has 752 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 504:30:31. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on June 16th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 12th, 2024 19:43.