Episode

42. Cemeteries

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: May 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 1133
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Summary

The verdant lawns promise everlasting rest — but what does it mean to sign a lease for all eternity? Zachary Crockett finds out where the bodies are buried. This episode was originally published on March 31st, 2024.