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We check in with an old enemy of the show, Uber, to discuss it\u2019s recent battles with states over wage floors and worker rights, and get a masterclass on how Uber weaponizes complexity through it\u2019s platform to abuse workers and avoid regulation, while also wielding the threat of capital flight to great effect against politicians and governments. \n\n\u2022\u2022\u2022 Minneapolis just called Uber\u2019s bluff \u2014 other cities must follow their lead https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4550102-minneapolis-just-called-ubers-bluff-other-cities-must-follow-their-lead/\n\u2022\u2022\u2022 Uber\u2019s and Lyft\u2019s ride-hailing deal with Minnesota comes at a cost https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/21/uber-and-lyfts-ride-hailing-deal-with-minnesota-comes-with-a-cost/\n\u2022\u2022\u2022 The Gig Economy vs. America\u2019s Workers https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/uber-lyft-doordash-ballot-measures-massachusetts-legalize-gig-workers-by-sandeep-vaheesan-2024-05 \n\u2022\u2022\u2022 How Uber and Lyft Avoid Millions in Business Taxes https://slate.com/business/2024/05/uber-lyft-gig-economy-driver-classification-business-taxes-unemployment.html \n\nSubscribe to hear more analysis and commentary in our premium episodes every week! https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills \n\nHosted by Jathan Sadowski (www.twitter.com/jathansadowski) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.twitter.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (www.twitter.com/braunestahl)