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Apr 2020
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S1E2: Disney & Uber

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Send us Fan Mail Disney and Uber are two of the most well known brands in business today. Both are in a period of rapid transition; Disney is launching its eponymous streaming service (Disney+) and Uber is fighting battles on two fronts - against regulators wanting to classify its drivers as employees, and investors demanding a path to profitability. Why ar ... Show More
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