Services like the ride-sharing company Uber are making it easier than ever for Americans to get what they want, when they want it.
Liz Gannes of Re/code writes about the so-called “instant gratification” economy that allows people to get everything from a tamale to a house cleaner on-demand.
She joins Here & Now’s Robin Young to discuss how these services — how they work, where they’re available and whether the companies are financially sustainable.
Guest
- Liz Gannes, senior editor of technology, trends and innovation for Re/code. She tweets @lizgannes.
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