About this episode

The episode explores the impact of MrBeast's success on Greenville, North Carolina.

MrBeast, the world's most popular YouTuber, and his billion-dollar business are based in a surprising place: Greenville, North Carolina. So what does it all mean for this small city in eastern North Carolina? Featuring: Jordan Santos, former MrBeast contestant Brian Gordon, business and technology reporter for The News & Observer Bret Oliverios, business owner in Greenville, NC Links: The News & Observer: MrBeast filmed ‘Beast Games’ in his NC hometown. We were up late to watch. Cover image: Contestants competing in a MrBeast challenge to win a $300,000 Lamborghini. The winner was the last person to take their hand off the car. Photo by Fidias Panayiotou/YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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