Business Wars

Airbnb vs NYC | Pulling Back the Curtain | 4

Mar 30, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Natalie Robehmed, a Business Wars writer, and Olivia Carville, a Bloomberg journalist, dissect the turbulent relationship between Airbnb and New York City. They explore how Airbnb evolved from a small startup to a controversial giant, revealing the legal pressures it faces. Olivia sheds light on her investigation into Airbnb's safety measures, unveiling serious shortcomings in its crisis response. The conversation offers a revealing look at the complexities of trust and transparency within the sharing economy.

35:33

Episode guests

Natalie Robehmed

Olivia Carville

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

The Evolution of Travel Accommodations: From Skepticism to Adoption

2min

Airbnb: From Inflatable Mattress to Controversial Giant

9min

Exploring Transparency and Safety in Airbnb's Operations

4min

Airbnb Safety: An In-Depth Investigation

10min

Streamlining Business Software and Financial Solutions

2min

Navigating Safety in the Era of Short-Term Rentals

5min

Navigating Trust in the Sharing Economy

7min

In 2022, you’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who hasn’t spent at least a couple of days in an Airbnb. It’s cheap, convenient and easy to use. But as you settle into your temporary home-away-from-home, you’re probably paying little mind to what’s playing out behind the scenes.

Business Wars writer Natalie Robehmed joins host David Brown to unpacks Airbnb’s battle with New York City, and what it means for the company’s future. And later, Bloomberg journalist Olivia Carville discusses her investigative piece, Airbnb is Spending Millions of Dollars to Make Nightmares Go Away, which pulled back the curtain on Airbnb’s safety practices.

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