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Mar 2022
26m 8s

Why Emma Chamberlain Quit YouTube

COLIN AND SAMIR
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This week we talk about why one of the biggest creators on YouTube is leaving. We also make a suggestion to YouTube on how they could actually support creator sustainability on the platform.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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