logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2023
18m 18s

The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sh...

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
About this episode
Can 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." 
Up next
Nov 21
654. Is the Public Ready for Private Equity?
<p>A Trump executive order is giving retail investors more access to private markets. Is that a golden opportunity — or fool’s gold?</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://law.duke.edu/fac/defontenay/">Elisabeth de Fontenay,</a> professor of law at D ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 14
653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future?
<p>Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “<a href="https://freakonomics.com/the-horse-is-us ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 12
What Happens When You Turn 20
<p>The world has changed a good bit since <i>Freakonomics</i> was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of <i>PBS NewsHour </i>everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, <i>Freakonomics.</i></p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOU ... Show More
1h 2m
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2023
3. My Sharona
<p>Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver ... Show More
17m 24s
Jan 2023
Coming Soon: The Economics of Everyday Things
<p>A new show is coming to the Freakonomics Radio Network. Stay tuned for The Economics of Everyday Things, hosted by Zachary Crockett.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collec ... Show More
40s
Jul 2023
The Economics of Everyday Things: Animal Urine
In the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things around us. This week: One creature’s trash is another’s cash. (Or, how one man found profit in pee.) 
12m 57s
Feb 2022
What the Heck Is Going on With the U.S. Economy?
<p>Should we be celebrating a Biden boom? Lamenting inflation and its consequences? Both?</p><p>We know how to talk about booms, like the ’90s. We know how to talk about busts, like after the financial crisis. We know how to talk about stagnation. What we don’t know how to talk a ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2023
Bonus - Heavyweight: #49 Another Roadside Attraction
This week, we're sharing an episode from our friends over at Heavyweight, one we think listeners of The Retrievals would enjoy. You can listen to their new season now, where ever you get your podcasts. 
47m 1s
Apr 2024
New season coming up
<p>Join us for a new season of the Circular Economy Show! New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.</p><p>Just search for the Circular Economy Show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.</p> 
43s
May 2023
The Trickle Up Economy, with Oxfam America's Policy Lead on Economic Justice
<p>Join us in this thought-provoking episode of Pushback Talks as we sit down with Rebecca Riddell, Policy Lead, Economic Justice at Oxfam America. In a candid conversation, Leilani, Fredrik, and Rebecca speak on the importance of engaging in difficult conversations and effective ... Show More
53m 3s