First hour: How to better discuss race in America
Second hour: Discussing the impact of Airbnb on travel culture
John Calia says he’s tired of being blamed for all the ills of society, simply because he’s an older white man. He wrote a piece for the Democrat & Chronicle, arguing that the generalizations about white men are unfair and harmful. Calia is an executive coach and author, and he’s hoping his views will spark a conversation about better ways to discuss race in America. Frank Staropoli is also an older white man, and he’s the author of the blog "A White Guy in Rochester." Staropoli has a very different view. Our guests sit down together to debate it. In studio:
- John Calia, executive coach and author
- Frank Staropoli, author of the blog “A White Guy in Rochester”
Then in our second hour, Airbnb has grown into a massive economic engine. We explore the impact on our travel culture; our expectations; and on the local economy. We discuss the complaints about Airbnb, and the way it fits into the gig economy in western New York. Our guests:
- Rachel Laber Pulvino, director of market communications and public relations for Visit Rochester
- Luke Skibba, frequent Airbnb customer
- Dolly Donnelly, Airbnb host
- Carl Schoenthal, owner of Beautiful Valley Guesthouse
