Uber on Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Derek Thompson
The Ringer
May 19, 2026
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Transcript

This episode is brought to you by Uber. Did you know that Uber has a range of safety features, including in app audio recording? You can just turn it on in your safety settings with the option to record all your rides or just some of them. But the safety doesn't stop there. Uber requires every driver to pass a thorough background check before they can start driving. This consists of a multi step screening process that checks for impaired driving or criminal offenses, followed by annual background checks each and every year moving forward. In app audio recording and driver screenings are just a few of Uber's many safety features that put safety at every turn. Learn more at uber.com/safety. Annual driving history reruns do not apply in New York City.

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Episode

Plain English with Derek Thompson
Does Anybody Know How to Solve an American Debt Crisis?
Host: Derek Thompson
Publisher: The Ringer