Published Sep 20, 2016

Update: #AirbnbWhileBlack

Delve into the persistent issue of racial discrimination on Airbnb as Shankar Vedantam explores new policies aimed at inclusivity, the economic dynamics affecting underserved communities, and powerful personal stories that illuminate ongoing biases within the platform.

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Hidden Biases Unveiled

Instant Booking Bias

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Hidden Bias Revealed

Friendship and Savings

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Racial Bias on Airbnb

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Airbnb's ResponseAirbnb is actively tackling discrimination with new policies and features designed to enhance inclusivity. These efforts include a stronger non-discrimination policy and the expansion of the Instant Booking feature to minimize bias.

Airbnb's Response

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Racial DiscriminationShankar Vedantam revisits the issue of racial discrimination on Airbnb, highlighting personal stories and research that reveal persistent biases. The episode explores how these biases manifest and the challenges they pose to users seeking fair treatment on the platform.

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