Episode

40. Prosthetic Limbs

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: May 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 1027
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Summary

More and more Americans rely on prostheses. They’re custom-fitted, highly personal, and extremely expensive. Zachary Crockett investigates. This episode was originally published on March 17th, 2024.