WIRED

Business, Spoken

Business EN ↓ 2353 episodes

Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.

Author

WIRED

Episodes

The Cubicle Is Back. Blame (or Thank) the Coronavirus 04.05.2020 8:15

As businesses reopen, social distancing rules will lead to new partitions between workspaces, reminiscent of the fabric-clad dividers of the 1980s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Supreme Court Rules That Laws Can’t Be Paywalled 01.05.2020 10:58

The ruling over Georgia's official law code sets an important precedent that will help secure the right to publish other legally significant public documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pandemic Creates New Challenges for Crisis Counselors 30.04.2020 8:12

Therapists and hotline workers who work with abuse victims now must take calls from home, increasing their risk for isolation and emotional burnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia's Governor Lets Businesses Reopen. Some Say No Thanks 29.04.2020 9:40

Concerned about the health of employees and customers, owners of businesses permitted to reopen Friday are staying closed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delivery Companies Hand Out Safety Gear—with Mixed Results 28.04.2020 10:05

Some gig workers say their supplies were low-quality or arrived damaged, as shortages continue for items like masks and sanitizer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Farmers Are Dumping Milk, Even as People Go Hungry 27.04.2020 9:50

About half of the nation's food is typically consumed in group settings like restaurants and schools. Quickly rerouting the supply chain isn't easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Government Fails, Makers Come to the Rescue 24.04.2020 9:22

Need masks and face shields? You got it. A network of tinkerers comes in handy when lives are on the line and the authorities are asleep at the wheel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and China Want a Divorce, but Neither Can Afford One 23.04.2020 9:10

For all the talk of moving production and supply chains out of China, governments and companies lack the trillions that would be needed as they battle the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instacart Workers Are Still Waiting for Those Safety Supplies 22.04.2020 12:24

Instacart promised it would provide masks and sanitizer kits weeks ago. Now the company claims the delay is by design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Influencer Economy Hurtles Toward Its First Recession 21.04.2020 11:13

Faced with a pandemic on the one hand and slashed budgets on the other, some industry insiders say it’s time for influencing to evolve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venture-Backed Startups Debate the Ethics of Taking US Loans 20.04.2020 10:28

Some investors are urging their portfolio companies to leave government assistance for restaurants and hairdressers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Pandemic Has Reshaped One City's Restaurants 17.04.2020 9:36

In the struggle to stay afloat, independent eateries in Portland, Oregon, are adapting their workflows, their menus, and their business plans to serve customers under lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French Regulator Says Google Must Pay to Link to News Sites 16.04.2020 6:08

Despite the EU's new copyright directive, Google has so far refused to pay fees in order to send sites traffic. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When School Is Online, the Digital Divide Grows Greater 15.04.2020 11:43

Most US schools are closed, with instruction shifting to the internet. That's a problem for millions of people without reliable broadband, including 20 percent of rural students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Pandemic Is a 'Fork in the Road' for Gig Worker Benefits 14.04.2020 10:54

As Covid-19 keeps people indoors, delivery and other contract workers are more visible than ever—making this a pivotal time for them to secure basic rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T-Mobile Swallows Sprint, Leaving 3 US Cellphone Giants 13.04.2020 7:32

Consumer advocates fear that the deal will lead to reduced competition and higher prices. But regulators and a federal judge let it proceed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bernie Sanders Is Out—but He Transformed Campaigning For Good 10.04.2020 14:04

Over the course of two presidential campaigns, Sanders showed how effective a digital-first movement could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The JavaScript Framework That Puts Web Pages on a Diet 09.04.2020 8:10

Svelte, created by a graphics editor for the New York Times, has attracted a following among programmers who want their pages to load faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delivery Apps Offer Restaurants a Lifeline—at a Cost 08.04.2020 9:48

Social distancing rules have reduced many eateries to delivery and take out. But apps like Uber Eats exact a 25 percent toll on their shrinking revenue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Wearable for Opioid Patients Gets Retooled for Covid-19 07.04.2020 8:17

It alerts staff when a patient’s condition changes, allowing people to be sent home and monitored remotely. Two hospital systems will begin testing it this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Decades of Offshoring Led to a Mask Shortage in a Pandemic 06.04.2020 10:38

US companies have shifted production overseas, especially to China. We got cheaper products. But now we can't make vital health care supplies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Energy-Saving AI Is Coming for Your Office Thermostat 03.04.2020 7:22

UC Berkeley's Costas Spanos thinks you should track your workers and hand over the lights and temperature controls to artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook Could Help Journalism by Making News Easier to Find 02.04.2020 8:37

The social media giant gave $100 million to help local news during the pandemic, but still makes you hunt for trusted sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Warren Campaign Is Gone—but Its Tech May Live On 01.04.2020 8:38

The team developed its own software to coordinate volunteers and synthesize voter data. Now, it’s posting the code to GitHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon's New 'Essential Items' Policy Is Devastating Sellers 31.03.2020 9:22

Due to Covid-19, Amazon is only accepting certain supplies at its warehouses. Small businesses are already feeling the pinch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices