Jun 1, 2021
Have you tried getting an Uber or Lyft lately?
Ride-hailing companies are offering new incentives to attract drivers.
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In some cities, the cost of an Uber to the airport could rival that of the flight itself. There are long wait times and elevated prices for rides right now. We take a closer look at why. Plus, a new estimate on how long the global computer chip shortage could last. One CEO says it could be years. Also, the unequal distribution of COVID vaccines is threatening permanent economic recovery, according to leaders from the International Monetary Fund, World Health Organization, World Bank and World Trade Organization. And, how efforts at Howard University's College of Fine Arts aim to address a lack of diversity in Hollywood's executive suites.
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Intel CEO says computer chip shortage may not be resolved for a couple of years
Marketplace’s Nova Safo reports.
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WHO, WTO, IMF and World Bank leaders call for new $50 billion plan for more equitable COVID vaccine distribution
The BBC’s Victoria Craig has more.
Music from the episode
Can’t Let Go, Juno Kishi Bashi
The team
David Brancaccio
Host
Victoria Craig
Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan
Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin
Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin
Producer
Jay Siebold
Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey
Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder
Producer
Erika Soderstrom
Producer
Rose Conlon
Producer
Brian Allison
Technical Director
