# 49. Weather Forecasts

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Podcast: [The Economics of Everyday Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-economics-of-everyday-things-5976128)
Published: 2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://freakonomics.com
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Duration seconds: 820

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With industries relying on them and profits to be made, weather forecasts are more precise and more popular than ever. But there are clouds on the horizon. Zachary Crockett grabs an umbrella. This episode was originally published on May 19th, 2024.

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