Is the Government Running a Dragnet on VPN Users?

Is the Government Running a Dragnet on VPN Users?

From Naomi Brockwell on Odysee by Naomi Brockwell

May 22, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode discusses concerns raised by Ron Wyden about the government's potential misuse of VPNs for mass surveillance.

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 Question That Exposed a Lie 00:30 What is the NSA? 01:22 "Not Wittingly" 02:27 Wyden Already Knew The Answer 03:58 Snowden Was Right 04:57 The Signal Hidden in Plain Sight 05:45 The VPN Loophole 07:22 Massie can't tell you about this top secret spying program 07:38 Should You Still Use One? 08:37 The Real Problem Isn't VPNs 09:43 The Surveillance Accountability Act: Closing the loophole NBTV 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…

People in this episode

Host: Naomi Brockwell

Topics covered

  • VPNs
  • surveillance
  • privacy
  • government oversight
  • mass surveillance
  • technology

Keywords

  • VPN
  • surveillance
  • privacy
  • Ron Wyden
  • NSA
  • Edward Snowden
  • mass surveillance
  • Ludlow Institute

Sponsors

Ludlow Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NSA

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