The Economics of YouTubing

The Economics of YouTubing

From Taking Stock by Newstalk

February 20, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the lucrative nature of YouTubing, the implications of the new Fed chief on the US economy, and the importance of copper in modern appliances.

In a week where we heard about YouTuber Logan Paul selling a Pokémon card for millions, Susan talks to entertainment journalist Olivia Fahy about how lucrative being a Youtuber can be. We hear all about the new incoming Fed chief Kevin Warsh when Susan talks to Victoria Guida of Politico about what the appointment might mean for the US Economy. Plus, why ‘copper’ is becoming such an essential component for so many things; Susan talks to Eric Onstad of Reuters about what a slowdown in supply would mean for so many of our appliances.  

People in this episode

Host: Susan

Guests: Olivia Fahy, Victoria Guida, Eric Onstad

Topics covered

  • YouTubing
  • US Economy
  • copper supply

Keywords

  • Logan Paul
  • Pokémon card
  • Kevin Warsh
  • Federal Reserve
  • appliances

Mentioned in this episode

Products: YouTube, Pokémon card

Places: US

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