EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 11 MIN
Is the Government Running a Dragnet on VPN Users?
from NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life · host Naomi Brockwell
https://youtu.be/hV9QEVf6CgIWyden has asked the government to warn Americans that the very tool millions use to protect their privacy may be used as a mass surveillance tool against them.He says "Warn Americans how government are treating VPNs."When Wyden asks pointed questions in public, it's usually because of something he can't say out loud. Remember his Senate hearing in 2013? Don't worry, we'll remind you.So what does Wyden know? And should you still be using a VPN?00:00 The Question That Exposed a Lie00:30 What is the NSA?01:22 "Not Wittingly"02:27 Wyden Already Knew The Answer03:58 Snowden Was Right04:57 The Signal Hidden in Plain Sight05:45 The VPN Loophole07:22 Massie can't tell you about this top secret spying program07:38 Should You Still Use One?08:37 The Real Problem Isn't VPNs09:43 The Surveillance Accountability Act: Closing the loopholeNBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show
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https://youtu.be/hV9QEVf6CgI Wyden has asked the government to warn Americans that the very tool millions use to protect their privacy may be used as a mass surveillance tool against them. He says "Warn Americans how government are treating VPNs." When Wyden asks pointed questions in public, it's usually because of something he can't say out loud. Remember his Senate hearing in 2013? Don't worry, we'll remind you. So what does Wyden know? And should you still be using a VPN? 00:00 The Q...
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