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How the gig economy is changing the way we view work

Hosted by Barbara Bogaev Dec. 29, 2016 National
The freelance workforce is growing exponentially, with companies like Uber, Lyft, and Etsy driving the trend, as well as corporations increasingly outsourcing work. Guest host Barbara Bogaev looks at what happens when we all become our own bosses -- especially as we near retirement.

Photo by Sergio Ruiz

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Host:

Barbara Bogaev

Producers:

Andrea Brody, Christine Detz, Jenny Hamel

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