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The Conflicted Capitalist: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky


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Can big tech companies call themselves progressive? One of Silicon Valley's biggest CEOs says he has identified as progressive. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he felt conflicted once about whether to charge people to use the company's platform. His answer has something to do with Walt Disney, Bob Dylan and Steve Jobs.

Guest: Sam Harnett, KQED Silicon Valley reporter

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