# 47. Bail Bonds

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Podcast: [The Economics of Everyday Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-economics-of-everyday-things-5976128)
Published: 2026-06-11T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How does bail work — and who's really paying? Zachary Crockett follows the money. This episode was originally published on May 5th, 2024.

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