A check in on the gig economy as we are in this next phase of the pandemic.  A rebound in travel has led Uber to post revenue at a 136% increase from pandemic lows making $6.9 billion in the first quarter.  Still, drivers are having a tough time with high gas prices.  On the other side of things, companies like Instacart are having a tough time finding their footing as people are ordering less groceries to be delivered.  Kellen Browning, tech reporter at the NY Times, joins us for more.

<p>A check in on the gig economy as we are in this next phase of the pandemic.&nbsp; A rebound in travel has led Uber to post revenue at a 136% increase from pandemic lows making $6.9 billion in the first quarter.&nbsp; Still, drivers are having a tough time with high gas prices.&nbsp; On the other side of things, companies like Instacart are having a tough time finding their footing as people are ordering less groceries to be delivered.&nbsp; Kellen Browning, tech reporter at the NY Times, joins us for more.</p>

We have shifted into a new phase in the coronavirus pandemic. We are social distancing, washing our hands, wearing face masks, and we are Reopening America. Oscar Ramirez from the Daily Dive Podcast updates you on any new information about the virus and vaccine development, but will focus on how cities, states, and industries affected by the shutdown are opening back up.

Reopening America

How the Gig Economy Has Changed Since the Pandemic

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