Uber in trouble after allegations of harassment and sexism

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Feb. 23, 2017

Uber is on the defense after a blog post from an ex-employee alleging harassment and systemic sexism went viral.

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Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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