Airbnbs CEO on Nomadic Life, Loneliness... and Cleaning Fees
Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky took the company public, laid off 25% of its staff and navigated worker demands for flexibility \u2013 all during the pandemic. Oh, and his mom moved in (and made him quiche every day). In this conversation with Kara, Brian discusses the challenge of being professionally successful and, sometimes, personally lonely. They talk about how the pandemic may have permanently changed how we work, travel and live. And Kara gets answers about the company\u2019s lack of transparency on those dreaded cleaning fees.\xa0\n\nBefore the interview, Kara and Nayeema talk about billionaires owning social media networks. They discuss Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who seems to be riding the MAGA train to amass power in the Republican party. And they reflect on the story of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi, who caused a stir on social media this week in the midst of the nation\u2019s anti-government protests.\xa0\n\n\u2026 oh yes, and they dispense some dating advice. If you want advice \u2013 it doesn\u2019t have to be about dating \u2013 call 1-888-KARA-PLZ!\n\nYou can find Kara and Nayeema on Twitter @karaswisher and @nayeema.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices