This week Christina returns from her terrible accident, and we discuss YouTube's creator problem, Nintendo's incredible new Labo, and the FISA vote.

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Links and Show Notes

YouTube Unveils New Monetization Rules Killing Ad Revenue for Small Creators
YouTube introduces new criteria for creator monetization, Google Preferred structure - Polygon
YouTube’s lesser-known creators worry for the future after major monetization changes (update) - Polygon
YouTube’s lesser-known creators worry for the future after major monetization changes (update) - Polygon
Take a trip to Los Angeles' new internet celebrity summer camp - The Verge
YouTuber Jake Paul Builds a Multimillion-Dollar Empire—With the Help of Thousands of Tween Fans
Nintendo is making a bunch of awesome DIY cardboard toys for the Switch - The Verge
Nintendo reveals Labo, a DIY ‘build-and-play experience’ for Switch - Polygon
In a close vote, the Senate ends debate on warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens | TechCrunch
After calling for surveillance reform, Democrats help kill it - LA Times
House Extends Surveillance Law, Rejecting New Privacy Safeguards - The New York Times
Let's Play MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS! — Overboard, Episode 1 (New Show!) - YouTube