Slate Money The War on Self-Checkouts
Dec 9, 2023
This podcast discusses Christmas shopping strategies, the future of self-checkouts, airline mergers, and the podcasting bubble. They explore the benefits and drawbacks of self-checkout systems, the impact of airline consolidation on consumers, the challenges faced by airlines in Alaska and Hawaii, and the economics of narrative versus celebrity-driven podcasts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Growth of E-commerce and Online Shopping
03:02 • 8min
The Pros and Cons of Self-Checkout
10:51 • 8min
Discussion on Airlines and the Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines
18:56 • 4min
The Impact of Airline Consolidation on Consumers
22:35 • 11min
Accessibility challenges and rising podcast industry
33:07 • 5min
The Economics of Narrative Podcasts vs Celebrity-Driven Podcasts
38:24 • 16min