How Amazon's dominance is more visible during a pandemic

Stacy Mitchell, co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, dives into Amazon's overwhelming influence on the economy, especially during the pandemic. She critiques the company's treatment of workers and raises vital questions about its monopoly power. The conversation reveals the tension between consumer reliance and the need for regulation, while highlighting the struggles of Amazon employees and emerging unionization efforts. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of fostering local economies in the face of Amazon's dominance and advocates for fair competition.