Greater LA Gig economy and coronavirus Hosted by Steve Chiotakis Mar. 19, 2020 Los Angeles Listen 25 min MORE The window of a restaurant advertises deliveries through UberEats and Postmates, Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice. March 15, 2020. Photo by Amy Ta. Some people are delivering household items and food while the rest of us are at home. How are those gig economy workers doing? From this Episode: No work, no pay: Gig economy workers and coronavirus With many industries, companies, and entertainment venues closed due to coronavirus, gig economy workers are worried about possible financial ruin due to their lapse in work. 6 min LA’s plan: new ER shelters and 6000 beds for LA’s unhoused population in wake of coronavirus Folks who are unhoused in LA are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. There are tens of thousands of people living on the streets and in their cars, who have a hard time... 13 min Woman in LA house for 25 residents: Social distancing is tougher than it sounds One Highland Park house has 25 beds that typically stay full. But now only 15 people live there. Some left for fear of their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Many... 6 min Credits Host: Steve Chiotakis Producers: Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel, Rebecca Mooney