The federal government shutdown enters its 12th day, Mitt Romney criticizes President Donald Trump in an op-ed and Elizabeth Warren enters the 2020 presidential race. We discuss the latest political stories out of Washington. Plus, this year’s top earner in the YouTube world was a 7-year-old named Ryan who made about $22 million for his toy-review videos. We talk to an expert about how YouTube stars are born. We also take a look at some of the most popular stories on wpr.org in 2018.
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Government Shutdown, Romney Op-Ed, Warren Enters Presidential Race And More
President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders are meeting at the White House Wednesday to discuss border security and the federal government shutdown. We examine where the two sides stand and how the issue may play out. We also discuss Mitt Romney’s op-ed that criticized Trump, Elizabeth Warren’s entry into the 2020 presidential race, and Scott Walker’s plans after he leaves office next week.
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Ambulance Services, Plastic In Beer Top WPR's Most-Read Stories Of 2018
The most-read stories on WPR.org this year ranged from politics and science to flooding and emergency services. We talk with one of our news editors about what stuck out in 2018.
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YouTube Culture And Why So Many Young People Want YouTube Fame
For those who aren’t regular viewers, trying to understand YouTube culture and what makes people click play can be a little boggling. The highest paid YouTube stars of 2018 included a 7-year old, coming in at number one, and a bunch of video gamers playing on-camera and commentating, among others. We talk with an expert about what makes YouTubers take off and why so many young people seem to be embracing it as a career option.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Derrell Connor Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Mordecai Lee Guest
- Andrea Anderson Guest
- Jeetendr Sehdev Guest
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