The Price of Things

Three short investigations into what we pay for coffee, a T-shirt, and an airline ticket, and the costs left off the price tag.

EconomicsConsumptionDocumentary

3 episodesBilingualOriginal series

SEASON ONE

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From farm to counter: growing, shipping, roasting, labour, and the café behind a cup.

2:18 · Sarah

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2:13 · Sarah

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Three short investigations into what we pay for coffee, a T-shirt, and an airline ticket, and the costs left off the price tag.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.

Natural voicesNarrador v2 · Sarah

Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.

Self-contained episodesListen to each chapter on its own.

THE SEASON AT A GLANCE

CoffeeBean prices move; no fixed split applies to every cup.

ClothingFibre, sewing, and retail often take place in different locations.

WorkNegotiated prices and deadlines can affect factory conditions.

FlightsThe cost of operating an aircraft differs from the price of each seat.

SourcesEach episode links to the reports behind its script.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the full season builds a richer view of the subject.

Can I continue where I stopped?

Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

Can I switch languages?

Yes. Use the season selector to switch between Narrador v2 in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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