Episode

50. Self-Checkout

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 1128
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Summary

Grocery stores have turned shoppers into cashiers. Zachary Crockett runs two bags of chips and a Gatorade over the scanner. This episode was originally published on June 2nd, 2024.