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Even back-to-school season has its influencers now
Aug 16, 2019

Even back-to-school season has its influencers now

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Plus: a peek into oat milk’s journey into the mainstream.

Segments From this episode

Not sure what to wear on your first day of school? YouTube influencers are happy to help.

Aug 16, 2019
Dozens of popular videos advise kids and teens who are eager to fit in. And those young influencers can make thousands of dollars.
First-day-of-school outfits can be a seriously big deal.
Fred Tanneau/AFP/Getty Images)

Trade war uncertainty hits farm suppliers

Aug 16, 2019
Agricultural equipment maker John Deere missed its quarterly earning expectations, it announced Friday.
A John Deere tractor sits in the middle of field of freshly cut tobacco leaves in Owings, Maryland.
Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Is Netflix losing its place at the top?

Aug 16, 2019
Natalie Jarvey of the Hollywood Reporter talks about the future of the streaming platform.
Lionel Bonaventure/Getty Images

Why oat milk got so popular

Aug 16, 2019
Kai talks with Deena Shanker of Bloomberg about how Oatly made oat milk popular.
A man pours oats into a tupperware container.
Cate Gillon/Getty Images

Housing starts dip for the third straight month

Aug 16, 2019
But they're up compared to a year ago.
A construction worker builds the frame for a new home in Rodeo, California.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Music from the episode

Hunnybee Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Murder to the Mind Tash Sultana
The Cup Stacker Vulfpeck
Stay Tuned Wuh Oh

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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