Three beefs: U.S. and Brazil, Taco Bell and liability, Waymo and trial lawyers

三点争议:美巴关系,塔可钟与责任问题,谷歌自动驾驶与诉讼律师。

The Indicator from Planet Money

2026-07-24

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It’s Indicators of the Week!  Today on the show: Brazil’s fast payments system that’s got the Trump administration huffy, why Taco Bell might be liable for their role in cyclospora infections and why some lawyers are lobbying against driverless cars.  Fact checking by Emma Ferrara and Corey Bridges.  Your Next Listen — Can I get my tariff money back now? Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s brand new newsletter — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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