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Charles Duhigg on How Silicon Valley Learned to Lobby

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Bridging Politics and Tech: Airbnb's Strategic Response

This chapter explores the journey of a political strategist transitioning from Washington to Silicon Valley, highlighting their impact during a crisis affecting Airbnb. As the company faces legislative threats, the strategist orchestrates a grassroots campaign to rally support from hosts, showcasing how tech firms manipulate local politics to safeguard their business interests. The narrative emphasizes the growing significance of political strategists in corporate governance and the shift towards grassroots campaigning in the evolving political landscape.

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