Episode

58. Firefighters

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 1318
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Summary

There are more firefighters than ever — and fewer fires for them to fight. So the job has changed. Zachary Crockett slides down the pole. This episode was originally published on August 4, 2024.