The Gist Surge Burgers
Feb 28, 2024
Wendy's experiments with surge pricing, lackluster fries. Richard Lewis and Mitch McConnell's tough week. Steve Coll discusses Saddam Hussein. McConnell's retirement, fast food innovation, Saddam's history. Deterrence post 9/11, Iraq invasion aftermath, and surge pricing in fast food chains. Exploring the implications of surge pricing at Wendy's.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
McConnell's Retirement, Fast Food Innovation, and Saddam Hussein
02:54 • 8min
Rethinking Deterrence Post-9/11
10:36 • 13min
Analysis of Iraq invasion aftermath and intervention timing
23:17 • 6min
Exploring Surge Pricing in Fast Food Chains
29:11 • 5min
Exploring Surge Pricing in Fast Food: Wendy's and the Future
34:31 • 2min