Three beefs: U.S. and Brazil, Taco Bell and liability, Waymo and trial lawyers
Summary
This episode of The Indicator covers three key stories: U.S. tariffs on Brazil over its PIX payment system, lawsuits against Taco Bell regarding a cyclosporiasis outbreak, and the debate over self-driving car safety. Hosts discuss how Brazil’s central bank-run payment system challenges financial giants, the legal concept of strict liability in food safety cases, and whether trial lawyers or insurance companies should incentivize autonomous vehicle safety.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor messages from Schwab and Capella
U.S. tariffs on Brazil over PIX payment system
Cyclosporiasis outbreak and strict liability lawsuits
Self-driving car safety data and legal opposition
Outro and sponsor messages from Workday and Mint
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