Rep. Kevin McCarthy has denied that he's offered her a special position if the GOP wins control of the House in November. But John Avlon says there is no reason to cut her right now because she can rile people up with speeches and use the internet for marketing. Iranian rock climber El Nas was competing at an international competition earlier this week and doing so without wearing the mandatory head scarf. She said it fell off while climbing, but some say they were forced upon her.
Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky took the company public, laid off 25% of its staff and navigated worker demands for flexibility – 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’s lack of transparency on those dreaded cleaning fees.
Before 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’s anti-government protests.
… oh yes, and they dispense some dating advice. If you want advice – it doesn’t have to be about dating – call 1-888-KARA-PLZ!
You can find Kara and Nayeema on Twitter @karaswisher and @nayeema.
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