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670. Beeconomics 101

Freakonomics Radio by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Apr 10, 202600:55:51Society & Culture

How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly disappear? To find out, guest host Steve Levitt activates his hive mind. SOURCES: Alex Sapoznik , historian, reader...

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670. Beeconomics 101 is an episode from Freakonomics Radio by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher. How do beekeepers make a living? Why is there so much honey fraud? And why did billions of bees suddenly disappear? To find out, guest host Steve L...

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