Life As A YouTube Child Star

The Thought Show by BBC

Aug 9, 201849:48News & Politics

What’s it like to be a young YouTube star? Siblings Jaadin and Arabella Daho's lives have significantly changed since they went viral on YouTube in 2015. At just 10 and 11 years old their videos racked up 17 million view...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from The Thought Show.

A ‘Manspreading’ Video Goes Viral in Russia

Oct 25, 2018 - 50:08

A protest against “manspreading” went viral in Russia – but is it Russian propaganda? Activist Anna Dovga...

The Men Who Hunt Stolen Motorbikes

Oct 18, 2018 - 49:35

In one city hit by motorbike theft, volunteers are using social media to fight back.

The People Who Remove Facebook Posts

Oct 11, 2018 - 50:03

They decide what you can and cannot see on the world’s biggest social network. Who are Facebook’s content...

Catching The Killers Behind A Viral Murder Video

Oct 4, 2018 - 50:11

In July 2018, a disturbing video began to circulate on social media. In it two women and young children a...

Social Media And Losing Weight

Sep 27, 2018 - 49:29

Do dieting influencers and online communities help or hurt when you’re trying to get in shape? Some find...

Russian Extremism Memes

Sep 20, 2018 - 49:35

Why are some Russians put on extremist watch lists for saving or posting memes online? Maria Motuznaya wa...

Did Facebook Fuel Hate in Myanmar?

Sep 14, 2018 - 49:17

Facebook’s dream of a more open and connected world has turned into a nightmare in Myanmar. The price of...

The Influencer Business

Sep 6, 2018 - 49:40

Earlier this year, a baker in Liverpool in north-west England vented her frustration on Twitter over cons...