{
  "id": 12437133,
  "title": "Retired Warren Buffett now spends his evenings glued to YouTube—watching Glenn Close clips, 1950s commercials, and Uzbekistani talent shows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/retired-warren-buffett-now-spends-his-evenings-glued-to-youtube",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:54:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/06/warren-buffett-watches-youtube-in-evenings-for-entertainement-long-embraced-work-life-balance-played-bridge-with-bill-gates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In retirement, 96-year-old billionaire Warren Buffett has embraced an unconventional pastime on his evenings – watching YouTube. Sharon Osberg, one of Buffett's closest friends, shared that his viewing preferences are surprisingly eclectic. They range from clips of Glenn Close and attorney Roy Cohn, to 1950s commercials and Uzbekistan's reality show America's Got Talent. Even before stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett had made time for hobbies like playing bridge, which he used to spend eight hours a week on – including sessions with Bill Gates. His YouTube habits, however, stand out considering his skepticism towards technology. Despite being an investor in Apple for years, Buffett only bought his first iPhone in his late eighties. While Buffett continues to prioritize his love for books and reading, he finds immense satisfaction in these diverse YouTube experiences that keep his mind engaged and challenged.",
  "summary": "Buffett, at 96, spends his evenings watching YouTube. But the billionaire has long made time for reading, bridge, and seeking work-life balance.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}