Topic: White Castle

3 chapters across the catalog

Pointcast
Episode 1864 14:17 - 19:37

1864: Pointcast

King Charles III, Real Estate Joke, War of 1812

During his visit, King Charles III made a humorous reference to the British "real estate redevelopment" of the White House in 1814, referring to the burning of the building during the War of 1812. The King also commented on recent adjustments made to the East Wing following a previous presidential visit to Windsor Castle.

The Chit
Episode 1534 1:23:56 - 1:27:14

1534: The Chit

White Castle Fingerprint Lawsuit, Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that White Castle violated privacy laws by requiring employees to provide fingerprints for paychecks without consent and sharing that data with third parties. The court established that each instance of fingerprinting constitutes a separate violation, potentially leading to a massive settlement. The hosts question the necessity of fingerprinting fast-food employees.

TransMoney
Episode 1380 2:47:48 - 2:49:11

1380: TransMoney

Food Service Robotics and Post-Pandemic Labor

The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of robotics in the food industry, with machines like "Sally" the salad maker and "Flippy" the burger flipper. These technologies are marketed as a way to ensure social distancing and hygiene by reducing human contact with food.