The Rise of YouTube and How It's Changed Our Lives
The Rise of YouTube and How It's Changed Our Lives  
Podcast: The Pulse
Published On: Thu Apr 10 2025
Description: On this episode, we mark the 20th anniversary of YouTube with an exploration of how the video-streaming platform has transformed everything from global pop culture, to social movements, to how we seek out and consume information. We hear about new research on how short-form videos affect our brains, how algorithms dictate culture, and what makes YouTube so helpful — and addictive.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy