nws.nws.nws takes to YouTube to help young people understand the news and spot fake stories

VRT NWS’ teen-focused news brand nws.nws.nws is expanding onto YouTube and VRT MAX with a new explainer format designed for teenagers. The goal is simple: reach young people where they already spend their time online, and offer them clear, reliable news that helps them navigate misinformation.

YouTube is a major platform for Belgian teens and young adults, which makes it a logical place for a youth news offer built around explanation and fact-checking. VRT says the new channel will feature regular explainers and longer reports rooted in the everyday lives of teenagers, with subjects ranging from school toilets to the price of SHEIN and age limits for video games.

Why YouTube matters

The move comes at a time when young people are highly active on social platforms, but also increasingly cautious about what they see there. According to the 2025 News Barometer, 80% of young people can recognize fake news, yet many still distrust news shared on social media, even when it comes from legitimate outlets. VRT says that makes the need for accessible, trustworthy, youth-oriented journalism even more urgent.

Built for teenagers

The new project will be fronted by familiar VRT NWS faces, including Louise Hoedt, alongside Dounia Dahmani and Jensen Baert. VRT says the format is meant to offer more depth than a typical short social clip, while staying close to the questions and concerns of teenagers.

The first report on the channel focuses on a very everyday subject: school toilets. That choice reflects the editorial logic behind nws.nws.nws — starting from the reality of teen life to make news more relevant, more understandable and less abstract.

A wider media-literacy push

The launch also fits into a broader effort by VRT NWS to strengthen media literacy among younger audiences. By combining explainers, fact-checks and longer-form reporting, nws.nws.nws wants to help teens not only consume news, but also interpret it more critically. In a media environment where fake content spreads quickly and even credible journalism can be doubted, that approach is becoming increasingly important.

You can follow the new channel here: nws.nws.nws on YouTube, and watch the first report via VRT’s announcement.

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