01.05.23 Airbnb Background Checks / Clarks Christmas Travel Disruption

Published: Jan. 5, 2023, noon

b"Airbnb hired a background check company to vet owners and renters, fueling complaints of unjustified bans, mistaken identity, and no real appeal process. Clark weighs in. Also - planes, trains and automobiles - Clark got caught in the Southwest meltdown, and recounts his 3 day journey to make it home by Christmas. \\n\\nAirbnb Background Checks: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nClark\\u2019s Holiday Travel Misadventures: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\xa0\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nUSA TODAY: Does Airbnb do criminal background checks? Yes. Policy sparks backlash among consumers\\n\\n[The Washington Post] Long a fan favorite, Southwest\\u2019s model now faces questions\\n\\nNYTimes.com: The Shameful Open Secret Behind Southwest\\u2019s Failure\\n\\nCostco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book\\n\\nThe Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise\\n\\nHow To Use 'Vacations To Go' To Find Bargain Cruises\\n\\nShould I Tip on a Cruise?\\n\\nTaxes - Clark Howard Community\\n\\nHow To Open a Roth IRA\\n\\nU.S. Bank Savings Account Rates - Bankrate\\n\\n8 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in 2022-Clark.com\\n\\n\\nClark.com resources\\n\\nEpisode transcripts\\n\\nClark.com daily money newsletter\\n\\n\\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"