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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Uber in trouble after allegations of harassment and sexism

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

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 23, 2017 • 1 min read

    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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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Protesters face GOP backlash
    1. 0:00Arizona strikes back against protesters, claims they're being paid
    2. 10:17How would universal healthcare in California work?
    3. 18:49Uber in trouble after allegations of harassment and sexismYou’re reading this
    4. 27:26War and the refugee crisis, as told through one Syrian family
    5. 40:18Marijuana becomes star ingredient for some chefs
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