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01.05.23 Airbnb Background Checks / Clark’s Christmas Travel Disruption
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.
Airbnb Background Checks: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Clark’s Holiday Travel Misadventures: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
USA TODAY: Does Airbnb do criminal background checks? Yes. Policy sparks backlash among consumers
[The Washington Post] Long a fan…
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