May 31, 2021
Uber, Lyft, Postmates, Doordash and Amazon Flex, whatever app gets you or your food where it needs to go. These are all a part of the gig economy, and much like the regular economy, it can put a significant weight down on the workers who prop it up. Learn about what it takes to keep this machine running, and how it exploits workers in Episode 9 of "The Amazon"
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