In this episode of Changing the Channel, host Joe Garner interviews Ray Vahey, the CEO of BitChute, an alternative media platform focused on privacy and free speech. Ray discusses the origins and motivations behind BitChute, highlighting the increasing censorship and deplatforming faced by alternative media, especially in the libertarian space since 2015. The conversation also covers the challenges BitChute has faced, including being deplatformed from banks and payment processors, which ultimately led to their relocation from the UK to the US. Ray emphasizes the importance of privacy tools like VPNs, encrypted messaging, and privacy-protecting browsers, urging listeners to take proactive steps to protect their data. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of government surveillance and data privacy, the role of decentralization in fostering innovation, and the necessity for more competition in the marketplace. Garner and Vahey explore potential future scenarios and the importance of building systems that work for all of humanity, not just the elite few.

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00:00 Introduction to Alternative Media Censorship01:59 Welcome and Guest Introduction02:24 The Birth of BitChute05:06 Challenges and Growth of BitChute09:51 Government Surveillance and Privacy Concerns27:24 Practical Steps to Protect Privacy32:36 Decentralization vs. Centralization Debate42:12 Future Vision and Final Thoughts