EPISODE · Aug 21, 2024 · 15 MIN
Has Burning Man Burned Out?
from Big Take · host Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts
For the first time in more than a decade, Burning Man has not sold out. The gathering prides itself on its counter-cultural roots, and draws tens of thousands of people to the Nevada desert every year for a week of art, music and adventure. But it’s also gradually moved further into the mainstream, becoming a rite of passage for a certain set of Silicon Valley elites. Whether it’s because of last year’s rain, economic strains, or something deeper, one thing is clear: this year, demand for Burning Man tickets is down. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg technology reporter Ellen Huet joins host Sarah Holder to grapple with a burning question: has Burning Man peaked? Read more: Has Burning Man Peaked?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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