Can I use podcasts or YouTube as sources on Wikipedia?

Podcasts and YouTube videos are generally not considered reliable sources unless they're produced by established outlets known for their high editorial standards. Content from independent creators—even if popular—typically doesn’t meet Wikipedia's requirements.

Podcast interviews are treated much like press releases: they reflect the subject's own perspective and are presumed unedited. YouTube interviews fall under the same rule. Even produced segments must come from a source already recognized as reliable; otherwise, they're not appropriate for use in Wikipedia articles.

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