690. It’s Show Business, Baby!
This episode of Freakonomics Radio pulls back the curtain on the chaotic, often misunderstood world of podcasting — a $9 billion global industry that’s more Wild West than golden age. Host Stephen Dubner explores how podcasts are made, funded, and valued, featuring voices from producers
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