‘Subway Takes’ earns Emmy nomination as YouTube’s push (sorta) pays off

The show that uses MetroCards as microphones has earned a nomination at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Subway Takes, the YouTube-hosted series led by Kareem Rahma, will vie for a winged statuette in the category of Best Short Form Comedy, Drama, or Variety Series. Since 2023, Rahma has put a unique spin on the man-on-the-street interview format by inviting his guests to unleash their hottest takes as they ride in a New York City subway car. Nearly 750 million YouTube views later, Subway Takes has become a pop culture touchstone that richly deserves the Emmy recognition it received. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.

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