Be sure to subscribe so you get notified of new episodes! So, taking a break from the De-Googling theme this week, I have a special episode to share with you. I was a guest on the Ward Scott Files last week and Ward graciously gave me the OK to post the audio from that episode for all of you to hear. The video link (if you want to see it and check out his show) is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9TjVvWmu_0 Ward and I had a long-ranging (sounds better than “rambling”) conversation about the los...
Mar 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 30
Be sure to subscribe so you get notified of new episodes! Step two in de-Googling your life: Switch to a private and secure email provider. Everyone needs email — but unless you are a terrorist, mobster, drug lord, child molester, or the like — you don’t need to be under surveillance. Google has made billions of dollars sharing your emails with “partners” who use their content to pump ads your way. Enough is enough! This week, I will share how you can create an email account that respects and pr...
Mar 22, 2022•21 min•Ep. 29
Be sure to subscribe so you get notified of new episodes! Google is a surveillance company. Period. If you want to get Google out of your life, there are a few steps you'll need to take. In this episode, I begin walking you through the process, beginning with replacing your browser and search engine. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enemy of the [Surveillance] State is written, produced, and narrated by C. Mitchell Shaw and is listen...
Mar 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 28
Be sure to subscribe so you get notified of new episodes! 20 years ago, the terrorist attack now known as “9/11” served as a pretext for more and more government control and the expansion of the surveillance state. Today that pretext is known as COVID. Then, the enemy was “those people.” Today the enemy is “the unvaccinated.” Starting next week, Enemy of the [surveillance] State will begin a series on de-Googling your life. Be sure to check it out. -----------------------------------------------...
Sep 15, 2021•33 min•Ep. 27
Be sure to subscribe so you get notified of new episodes! As America becomes more and more divided along political lines, it is more important than ever to understand the history of tech companies using data on individuals to create startlingly accurate profiles. Case in point, the Nazi campaign of the Holocaust of the Jews in the buildup to and during WWII was made up of six phases — the identification of the Jews, the expulsion of the Jews from society, the confiscation of their assets, the gh...
Feb 23, 2021•30 min•Ep. 26
Be sure to subscribe so you get notified of new episodes! Merry Encryptsmas! It’s that wonder time of the year when we get to spend more time with family and friends than any other time of the year. In this episode I address a couple of things. First, I address a subtle and very positive change to something about this podcast (notes below). Second, I address the ways you can use the extra time with family and friends to help spread the message of privacy and liberty. Third, I cover the newest ba...
Dec 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 25
Enemy of the [Surveillance] State is written, produced, and narrated by C. Mitchell Shaw and is listener supported — No ads. No compromise. If you are interested in supporting the show, check out https://www.patreon.com/EnemyOfSurveillance — Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. It takes time, talent, and money to make a show like this. Please consider supporting. My special guest this episode is Todd Weaver from Purism. I have had Todd on the show before and it is always a pleasure. In th...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 24
After the first segment of Messing With The Scammers, I received lots of positive feedback for listeners who enjoyed that segment. That time, I did it as part of a full episode; This segment is its own episode. I hope you enjoy it. The premise of this segment is taken from the sit-com, BJ and the Bear — from the late '70's / early '80's. The scammer that called me never figured out that I was basing our conversation off of a TV show — even when I said something about "every episode!" I quot the ...
Oct 19, 2020•13 min•Ep. 23
This week, my special guest is Adam Craig, LFCE (Linux Foundation Certified Systems Engineer). Adam manages a room of Linux servers for an unnamed major university and was my master/tutor/guru (and still is, to some degree) when I made the switch to Linux several years ago. We discuss the Linux Operating System — what it is, how to get it, why it is better than either Windows or Mac for privacy and security, and why you should consider switching to Linux from your current Operating System. I do ...
Sep 24, 2020•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 22
This week, my special guest is Henry from the popular and established privacy community, TechLore. We discuss the philosophy, mechanics, and logistics of working to spread the message of privacy as it relates to liberty. We cover a wide range of topics and ideas, so buckle in and take a ride with Mitch and Henry as we get into the nitty gritty of privacy in an age of mass digital surveillance. This is your chance to be a fly on the wall while two privacy nerds discuss the good, the bad, and the ...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 21
This week, my special guests are Alexandra Kubiak, Senior Product Manager and Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand and Content from StartPage — a private search engine that returns Google results without giving Google access to your personal data. I also want to send a special shout-out to Henry, the intern at StartPage who reached out to me to set this up. We discuss the importance of privacy where web searches is concerned, how StartPage keeps your data (including searches) private, and more. Aft...
Jul 28, 2020•47 min•Ep. 20
This week, I discuss the corruption of the NSA and how its very existence threatens not only the privacy of Americans, but the very security it promises us in exchange for that privacy, and the ongoing war on encryption. I also introduce a new segment that I’ll call “messing with the scammers,” this week on EOTSS! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting Enemy of the [Surveillance] State via Patreon https://www.patre...
Jun 22, 2020•19 min•Ep. 19
I owe all of you an explanation for why it has been a month since the last episode. Please give this a listen.
Jun 19, 2020•6 min•Ep. 18
This week, I have the Murray Hunter, author of Boris the BabyBot, a children's book about Big Data and Surveillance Capitalism. We discuss Surveillance Capitalism, and how to teach children about the Surveillance State in age appropriate ways. The sound quality is not up to this show's normal standards, but rather than delay the show any further, I decided to post it. Perfect is the enemy of good. Here are the links to the things we discussed in this episode: The Electronic Frontier Foundations ...
Jun 03, 2020•54 min•Ep. 17
This week, I have the Tenth Amendment Center ’s Michael Maharrey back for another guest spot. We discuss COVID-19 and how it is being used to expand the Surveillance State. Spoiler, it’s bad, but there something you can do about it! Michael is an amazing guest and I got lots of comments from listeners when he was last on. This is another great episode; You don't want to miss it! ---------------------------------------- Please consider supporting Enemy of the [Surveillance] State via Patreon http...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
This week, I discuss how to protect your data and your privacy by using a VPN. I address what a VPN is, how it works to protect privacy, the VPNs a recommend, and those you should avoid. ---------------------------------------- Please consider supporting Enemy of the [Surveillance] State via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/EnemyOfSurveillance or by picking up some cool merch at https://teespring.com/stores/eotss-merch Anything you do helps support the show. --------------------------------------...
May 03, 2020•16 min•Ep. 15
This week, I discuss a sensitive topic — Internet porn and its effects on you, your privacy, society, the people involved in the industry, and more. Listener discretion is advised. Children should not listen to this episode. If you really want to help the show, but cannot financially support right now, give the show a good review and rating on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Also, please like, share, and make your friends and family aware of the show; Friends don't let friends g...
Apr 25, 2020•24 min•Ep. 14
This week, I discuss video-conferencing apps and the risks associated with them. With more and more people working and schooling from home and depending on video-conferencing, protecting privacy should not take a back seat. I address reports that Zoom has compromised users, alternatives to Zoom, and more. ---------------------------------------- Please consider supporting Enemy of the [Surveillance] State via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/EnemyOfSurveillance or by picking up some cool merch at...
Apr 15, 2020•15 min•Ep. 13
In this bonus episode, I discuss how to create, manage, and use strong passwords / passphrases to protect your privacy. Passwords need to be long and random, but that makes them difficult to memorize. If you have as many passwords as I do, it would be impossible. That is why I recommend a good password generator / manager. For more info on tools discussed in this episode: https://bitwarden.com/ https://help.bitwarden.com/article/can-bitwarden-see-my-passwords/ https://howsecureismypassword.net/ ...
Apr 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 12
This week, my guest is Trevor Loudon — Writer, Speaker, and expert on communist infiltration and tactics. We discuss communism, the Cold War, communist infiltration of the U.S. government, the history of the Deep State and Surveillance State, and more. Trevor's amazing wiki site can be found at www.keywiki.org Trevor's newest book can be found at https://www.amazon.com/WHITE-HOUSE-REDS-Communists-Socialists/dp/B084WKWDBZ/ For more info on the programs and history we discussed: https://en.wikiped...
Apr 07, 2020•51 min•Ep. 11
In this first bonus episode, I make a couple of important announcements and introduce you to a private, secure email service that I recommend you use to replace Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, or whatever else you may be using. That service is ProtonMail. The website addresses their commitment to privacy and security: We are scientists, engineers, and developers drawn together by a shared vision of protecting civil liberties online. This is why we created ProtonMail, an easy to use secure email service w...
Apr 02, 2020•14 min•Ep. 10
This week, I have as my guest Constitutional lawyer, writer, and popular YouTuber, Joe Wolverton. We discuss the EARN IT Act and how it is an attack on encryption, how the surveillance hawks always package their anti-privacy bills, the U.S. Constitution, and more. Joe's YouTube channel — Teacher of Liberty — can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIG6EvCd3gJVHt7C1qodYnA/videos His article on the EARN IT Act: https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/computers/item/35211-earn-it-act-bipartisa...
Mar 29, 2020•53 min•Ep. 9
If you are interested in supporting the show, check out https://www.patreon.com/EnemyOfSurveillance — Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. This takes a lot of time, money, and some talent. Please consider supporting. You can also pick up some cool merch at https://teespring.com/stores/eotss-merch This week, I discuss how the Surveillance State is using the pretext of the Coronavirus pandemic to expand surveillance of citizens. The soundclip at the beginning is from the movie, "What About ...
Mar 23, 2020•19 min•Ep. 8
This week, I am joined by a special guest, Todd Weaver who because of his dedication to privacy, started a company called Purism making computers and now a phone that respect and protect your privacy. We discuss mobile privacy, how to protect it, and more. I’ve been following Purism for years now, watching the company grow and keep promises of creating top-of-the-line devices that protect privacy. As an active advocate — and practical practitioner — of privacy, I have had to hack the heck out of...
Mar 16, 2020•55 min•Ep. 7
This week, special guest Michael Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center and I discuss the Constitutional issues surrounding the Surveillance State and its secret programs, as well as ways to combat the Surveillance State at your local level. His book and other great information can be found at his website: www.michaelmaharrey.com Info about Stingrays (mentioned in the episode) can be found at: https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/item/21482-police-departments-use-secret-tool-to-spy-on-mobile-ph...
Mar 09, 2020•38 min•Ep. 6
This week, I discuss how to browse the Web securely and privately, as well as which browsers and extensions I recommend and those I recommend you avoid like the plague. Windows 10— including IE/Edge — is spyware designed to harvest your data. So now are Windows 7 and 8. Apple Keeps Deleted Safari History — even in "Private Browsing" mode. I recommend the Brave Browser. Here is the story behind it. In this week's episode, I made a reference to The Cathedral and the Bazaar . Browser add-ons / plug...
Mar 02, 2020•27 min•Ep. 5
This week, I discuss encryption and how it protects your privacy. I also discuss the War on Encryption and the types of encryption I recommend you use and the types I recommend you avoid. Sound clips used in this episode come from the following: The Daily Conversation March 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjvX5zq7BXg March 2013 Senator Wyden Questions ODNI Clapper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwiUVUJmGjs Links to the services I discuss and recommend in this week's episode: Signal text ap...
Feb 21, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, I deal with the question you’ve all heard and some of you may have even asked: “Why should I care about mass digital surveillance, if I have nothing to hide?” The answer is simple — the question is wrong. The right question is: “What do you have that is worth protecting?” The episode covers data-mining and data analysis and how the aggregation of data can be used to create a startlingly accurate profile of you that knows you better than you may know yourself and can even be used...
Feb 07, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
