The Freakonomics Radio Network has launched a new weekly podcast called The Economics of Everyday Things, hosted by business and tech reporter Zachary Crockett. The podcast aims to uncover the hidden aspects of everyday items and phenomena, exploring the financial beneficiaries of rising gas prices, Girl Scout cookies’ success, and the cost of creating a sports mascot.
Produced by Sarah Lilley, the show marks the Freakonomics Radio Network’s fourth podcast.
“Zachary is a great storyteller and, more important, a great reporter, with an eye for detail and a deep sense of humanity,” says Freakonomics Radio Network founder Stephen Dubner.
“I think Everyday Things is going to be beloved for years.” Host Crockett says, “As a longtime Freakonomics Radio listener, I’m thrilled to be joining the Freakonomics Radio Network team and extremely excited about the places this new show will take us.”
