Episode 94
94. Fireworks Shows
Every year, America celebrates its independence with millions of dollars worth of explosives imported from China. Zachary Crockett lights a fuse and backs away quickly.
The Economics of Everyday Things
June 2, 202521m 25s
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Show Notes
Every year, America celebrates its independence with millions of dollars worth of explosives imported from China. Zachary Crockett lights a fuse and backs away quickly.
- SOURCES:
- JJ Brau, fireworks coordinator for J&M Displays.
- Mark Johnson, vice president of J&M Displays.
- RESOURCES:
- "The explosive history of fireworks, from ancient China to Revolutionary America," by Joe Hernandez (NPR, 2024).
- "July 4 fireworks fiasco solved – technically," by Jonathan Horn (The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2016).
- "The Fireworks King," by Damian Paletta and Emily Rauhala (The Washington Post, 2018).
- "Exploding The Mystery Of Blue Fireworks," by Short Wave (2013).
- "How Do Fireworks Make Shapes?" by Natalie Wolchover (Live Science, 2011).
- EXTRAS:
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