Ray Vahey on BitChute's Mission and Privacy Concerns

The Yossi Schmidt Show

Jun 25, 2025•26 min•Season 7Ep. 7

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Episode description

In this episode of the Yossi Schmidt Show, Ray Vahey, CEO of BitChute, discusses the platform's commitment to free speech and privacy. He explains the motivations behind founding BitChute, its growth since 2017, and the challenges of online censorship. Ray addresses the recent UK Online Safety Act and its impact on digital freedom, the role of Palantir in public data collection, and practical steps users can take to protect their privacy online. He also shares upcoming features for BitChute, including a new search system and VPN service.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:31 Ray Vahey's Background and BitChute's Mission

02:14 The Rise of Censorship and BitChute's Response

05:25 Privacy as a Core Principle

08:07 Challenges with UK Regulations

12:15 Surveillance and Data Privacy Concerns

17:31 Upcoming Features and Enhancements

19:43 Decentralization and Future Plans

21:44 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

Check out Ray's Bitchute channel here: https://www.bitchute.com/ray

Follow Ray on X here: https://www.x.com/rayvahey

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