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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    When Hollywood Sign NIMBYs Advertise on Airbnb

    Today, the fight over access to the Hollywood Sign is ongoing. In the latest twist, homeowners in the Hollywood Hills are suing the city to close all public access to the sign. But some of those same homeowners are advertising their proximity to the sign to attract Airbnb renters. Can they have it both ways?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 10, 2015 • 1 min read

    Today, the fight over access to the Hollywood Sign is ongoing. In the latest twist, homeowners in the Hollywood Hills are suing the city to close all public access to the sign. But some of those same homeowners are advertising their proximity to the sign to attract Airbnb renters. Can they have it both ways?

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    4. 36:48Tab Hunter Confidential
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    2 of 4
    Lessons for Greece from Detroit's Bankruptcy, and Hollywood Sign NIMBYs
    1. 0:00Lessons for Greece from Detroit’s Bankruptcy
    2. 12:10When Hollywood Sign NIMBYs Advertise on AirbnbYou’re reading this
    3. 20:10Film Roundup: Omar Sharif, Magic Mike XXL
    4. 36:48Tab Hunter Confidential
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