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THE SUBWAY PERFORMER

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Heidi Kole is already at work busking in NYC subway stations.

While we’re commuting to work, Heidi Kole is already at work busking in NYC subway stations. She competes with trains and cellphones for your ear, your heart -- and your donations. How does she make enough to survive?

08/18/2017

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THE COURIER

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Clip: 8/18/2017 | 5m 1s | Daniel Rodriguez loves being a bike courier. (5m 1s)

THE DOG WALKER

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Clip: 8/18/2017 | 5m 1s | A recent college graduate, Nadir Samara makes more money walking dogs. (5m 1s)

THE ON-DEMAND DRIVER

THE ON-DEMAND DRIVER

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Clip: 8/18/2017 | 5m | Cecilia Brentlinger, a single-mother discovered that working as an on-demand driver. (5m)

THE STREET CART VENDOR

THE STREET CART VENDOR

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Clip: 8/18/2017 | 5m 27s | Walid Abdelwahab is an immigrant who cooks and sells food from a street cart. (5m 27s)

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