AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
22min chapter
Google and Apple team up to track COVID-19, Uber drivers face unemployment hurdles, and Robert Reich says 30% of people may be out of work by summer
Pivot
The Economic Struggles of Gig Workers and Public Services
This chapter examines the financial hardships faced by Uber drivers and the implications of their classification as contractors, urging a critique of the regulatory frameworks at play. It also explores the challenges of the United States Postal Service amid privatization debates, emphasizing the importance of public services for infrastructure and equity. Additionally, the discussion highlights the pandemic's impact on essential workers and the economic disparities between large corporations and individuals, advocating for necessary systemic changes.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode