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Tipping In The U.S. Is Broken; Remembering Rep. John Conyers Jr.

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Recently published data from Uber shows drivers were tipped in just 16% of all rides. The Atlantic's Derek Thompson discusses what the Uber study tells us about tipping in general and the myth of meritocracy. Also, former Rep. John Conyers Jr., the longest-serving African American lawmaker in congressional history, died on Sunday. We remember his life and legacy. That and more, in hour one of Here & Now's October 28, 2019, full broadcast. You can find more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook.

This program aired on October 28, 2019.

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