The hosts discuss the upcoming hearings into Amazon's labor practices in Washington state, highlighting the high number of injuries in Amazon warehouses compared to car factories. They argue that Amazon could be doing more to prevent injuries and discuss the measures being urged by Washington State. The chapter also examines Amazon's business model and the pressure it puts on workers, as well as the potential for automation within Amazon warehouses.
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