About this episode

The episode explores the economics of beekeeping, honey fraud, and the mysterious disappearance of bees.

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.

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