it's called asmr.sation that generally starts at the top of the head and moves back down the neck and across the shoulders. dr tom 0stler is one of a small number of academics researching the intense and calming effect certain intimate sounds have on many of us. there are over 10 million asmr videos on youtube alone. along with so—called satisfying videos such as this one. so we asked members of a dance academy to explain the appeal. very tingly. very, like, ah. i think itjust relaxes me. like, i'm able to watch it. i've been given a massage in my brain. there's too much stress so when you find some free time you just like to listen to some calming and relaxing sounds. for some, asmr is a career. emma smith, known as whispersred, makes asmr videos for a living in what she calls her tingle shed. what are you setting out to do? calm the viewer. i am definitely an asmr experiencer. because that was like there was a waterfall in my head. asmr has entered popular culture. this year american teenager billie

asmr video, white noise attach to it, the rolling suitcases, trying to prepare you and prep you for yourou everybody for joining us. >> thanks for having me. maria: from washington this morning, thanks for joining us, i'm maria bartiromo, wednesday december 18th, top stories before 6:00 a.m. on the east coast and historic day on capitol hill this morning, the house set to vote today on impeachment of president donald trump after the president sends blistering letter saying that democrats are declaring war on american democracy, live from dc. more games on wall street meanwhile, another record-setting day, in unchartered territory with gain, amazon continues to distance themselves from the company, socialism versus capitalism, new poll reveals socialism is rising in popularity, mornings with maria begins right now. ♪ ♪ our top story this hour, history being made in washington today, abuse of power and obstruction of congress, even if the house approves just one article the president would be impeached making the third in u.s. history to share the face andrew johnson and bill clinton, the