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48. College Fraternities

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Jun 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 1158
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Summary

A fraternity’s budget includes broken windows, liability insurance, chili dog breakfasts, and the occasional $40,000 DJ. Zachary Crockett crashes the party. This episode was originally published on May 12th, 2024.