Episode

38. Junk Mail

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: May 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 1082
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Summary

Why does the mailman bring us so many catalogs, credit card offers, and pizza coupons? Because his job depends on it. Zachary Crockett checks the mailbox. This episode was originally published on February 25th, 2024.