The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

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Our take on The Economics of Everyday Things podcast

The Economics of Everyday Things digs into the hidden side of the things we interact with daily. In each bite-size episode of 15 minutes, Zachary Crockett shares fun facts while exploring the economic impact of everyday items such as gas stations, vending machines and more. Zachary Crockett is an experienced journalist focused on business and technology. He is the creator of the popular long-form Sunday newsletter for The Hustle, with over 2 million subscribers and an author of the new book Hipster Business Models. With Zachary's in-depth knowledge and engaging storytelling style, you'll gain a new perspective on the world. The Economics of Everyday Things is a business podcast by Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett.