Episode

52. Little League

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Jun 29, 2026
Duration seconds: 1262
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Summary

Youth baseball — long a widely accessible American pastime — has become overrun by $10,000-per-year, for-profit travel leagues. Zachary Crockett peers inside the dugout. This episode was originally published on June 16th, 2024.