NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life

Naomi Brockwell

NBTV: Your Money; Your Data; Your Life. Welcome to the worlds of Digital Privacy, Tech, Scientific Innovation, and Cryptocurrency. NBTV is hosted by Naomi Brockwell: tech journalist, producer for 19-times emmy award-winning journalist John Stossel, and host of Coindesk daily show "The Hash".

  1. Is the Government Running a Dragnet on VPN Users?

    May 22

    Is the Government Running a Dragnet on VPN Users?

    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 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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

    11 min
  2. Stop Plugging Your Phone Into Things

    May 8

    Stop Plugging Your Phone Into Things

    https://youtu.be/nJP_iHaoRfQ https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/USB-Data-Blocker:a That USB port on the plane or in your car? It's not just a power outlet, it's a computer. And every time you plug in, you're potentially handing it a two-way connection to your phone: power going in, and your data going out. In this video, I break down why plugging your phone into random USB ports can be risky, how attackers can use these connections to steal data or install malware ("juice jacking"), and how a cheap little gadget called a USB data blocker protects you. 00:00 USB Raw Dogging 01:08 Why You Shouldn’t Plug Into Unknown Ports 03:21 Risk of Unintended Data Transfer 05:22 What Is A USB Data Blocker 05:56 How Does it Work 08:44 The Exchange Relying on being perfectly patched and attentive at all times is a bad strategy, especially when you can instead just block the data path and move on for less than the price of a cup of coffee. 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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

    11 min
  3. The Surveillance Accountability Act Fixes This

    Apr 25

    The Surveillance Accountability Act Fixes This

    https://youtu.be/60IKOar3kY8 https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/surveillance-accountability-act:5 The federal government is spying on you, and they're doing it without a warrant. Ludlow Institute helped create a bill to fix this. And on April 23, 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) introduced this bill to the House. We gave a press conference at the Capitol to introduce H.R. 8470 — the Surveillance Accountability Act, a landmark bill designed to restore the Fourth Amendment in the digital age. 00:00 - We need to stop warrantless surveillance 02:04 - TOP SECRET SPYING he can't tell you about 04:47 - Naomi and Ludlow's work on this bill 06:09 - Modern day abuse of power 08:27 - SAA puts an end to unconstitutional spying 09:17 - WHAT THE FLOCK? 10:01 - Fed are BUYING your data 12:08 - The FISA debate misses ALL THIS SPYING 13:03 - We're about to lose our country 14:24 - We're running out of time before we reach panopticon The Surveillance Accountability Act closes the loopholes, ends warrantless data purchases, and for the first time creates a private right of action allowing Americans to personally sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights. To learn more visit: SurveillanceAccountability.com CONTACT YOUR REP AND ASK THEM TO SPONSOR THIS BILL A HUGE thank you to Free The People for providing the footage for this piece. Freethepeople.org 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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

    21 min
  4. Spoiler: It's Not You

    Apr 13

    Spoiler: It's Not You

    The third-party doctrine is an outdated legal rule, created in an era before smartphones, before the internet, before our private lives became data. The fallout has been catastrophic. This decades-old principle erased the protections meant to shield us from arbitrary government intrusion and opened the door to a future of unchecked surveillance and control. In this video, we'll break down what the third-party doctrine actually is, how it works in a digital world, and why it has to go. 00:00 Yes, The Government CAN Do That 01:22 4th Amendment Review 02:50 3rd Party Doctrine Explained 10:22 The Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Test 14:09 How We Solve This 16:40 Bailment: The Most Important Term You've Never Heard Of 19:52 Congress Needs to Step In The lie at the heart of the third-party doctrine is that it tells us that participating in modern life means surrendering the protections we were supposed to have against government searches. Let's remind people that in the constitution it says that searches require warrants. 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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

    22 min
  5. These Searches Used To Be Illegal...

    Mar 30

    These Searches Used To Be Illegal...

    https://youtu.be/hPALUKCaARs https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/warrants:8 Warrants are one of the most powerful checks on government power ever invented. But in an age where your data is bought from brokers, your movements are tracked by private contractors, and your financial records are collected in bulk… the protections warrants were designed to provide have been quietly gutted. In this video, we break down how warrants actually work, why the founders were obsessed with getting them right, and what's changed in the digital era that should concern everyone. There's a part of every warrant that almost no one talks about — and it's the part that matters most. Once you understand this machinery inside a warrant, you'll never dismiss them as "just paperwork" again. 00:00 The Most Important Thing You've Never Thought About 01:19 What Is A Warrant? 03:40 Footage Of My Ancestor, Judge Naomira Brockwulf  09:07 Why Is A Search Dangerous? 14:02 The Forgotten Amendment 16:01 Actual Footage of the FBI Redefining The Term "Search" 16:19 The FBI Is Buying Your Data 20:19 The Surveillance Accountability Act Special thanks to Rob Frommer and Jim Harper for all their work on 4th Amendment Protections. Here is a link to the legislation Jim Harper is currently working on: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1667&inflect=2 Stay tuned for a link to the "Surveillance Accountability Act" which will be announced this week! Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee, Derek, Will, and Naomi. 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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

    24 min
  6. Stop Using Non-Private USBs

    Mar 13

    Stop Using Non-Private USBs

    https://youtu.be/KvYaXBiyUQc https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Encrypted-USBs:e Storing sensitive files on a normal USB drive is like writing your diary on a sticky note and leaving it in a taxi. If someone gets the drive, they get the files with no hacking required. But luckily you can use encryption to protect what's on your USB thumbdrive. In this video I compare some great tools that make the data on your USB private from anyone who doesn't have the password. 00:00 Thumbdrives Are Like Diaries 01:32 Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC 02:24 Kingston IronKey VP50C 03:11 Veracrypt 04:25 Choose Your Threat Model 05:29 Tutorial: Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3.0 07:16 Tutorial: Kingston IronKey 09:36 Privacy Is About Control Privacy isn’t about hiding. It’s about control. And encrypted storage is one of the simplest ways to take some of that control back when it comes to who can access your data. Just choose the tool that best fits your threat model. NBTV Veracrypt Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xILGdtI9NPo Kingston YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@kingston Apricorn YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@apricorn3942 Veracrypt Download Page: https://veracrypt.io/en/Downloads.html Great writeup from NBTV community member Incognito Cat: https://incognitocat.me/keeping-your-data-safe-on-the-go/ Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee, Derek, Will and Naomi. 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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

    12 min
  7. The Argument Against Privacy That Sounds Smart But Isn't

    Feb 27

    The Argument Against Privacy That Sounds Smart But Isn't

    https://youtu.be/-kpAFTj-x7g https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Limits-of-Privacy:1 'Privacy is impractical.' 'Concessions are necessary.' 'Be realistic.' These views about becoming mainstream. And they're wrong. Here's why limits on privacy are never a price worth paying for adoption, no matter how reasonable the argument sounds. 00:00 The Privacy Salon 01:40 Shifting Baseline Syndrome Over Time 04:30 The Machine We Built 08:24 No More Compromises 09:40 The Debate 10:54 Privacy Enables Freedom 11:20 Shifting Baselines 11:54 False Company Claims 12:37 Security Risks 13:39 In Closing This debate is not about whether limiting privacy can accelerate growth. It is about whether trading long-term freedom for short-term scale is a price we should be willing to pay, and the answer is no. Because what's at stake is security, freedom, and human dignity, and the cost of losing that in society for future generations is too high. Learn More On Shifting Baselines in our previous NBTV video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXhXkXcMXyM Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee, Derek, Will, and Naomi. 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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

    16 min
  8. Stop Giving Out Your Cell Number. Here's Why.

    Feb 14

    Stop Giving Out Your Cell Number. Here's Why.

    https://youtu.be/J8WjPA_Fc7k https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Cell-vs-voip:9 I just recently went to a website to set up a new account, and it wouldn't let me proceed without giving them a cell number. Not a VoIP number, it demanded a real cell number, associated with a SIM. I actually don't have one, because I don't have a SIM in my phone. On top of that, there are many reasons why someone might not want to hand out their cell number to everyone.  What should someone do in a situation like this? In this video I'll explain what you can do if someone asks for your cell number, and you don't want to give it to them. We'll talk about VoIP alternatives, and different methods for keeping your data protected. 00:00 Actually, I do not have a cell number 01:14 Activity Linking 02:26 Location Tracking 03:37 No Working Number Tactic 04:45 VoIP Tactic 06:12 Cell Number Rental Tactic 07:39 Pre-Paid SIM Tactic 08:16 Why Providers Block VoIP 10:57 The Cell to VoIP Trick 12:58 Dispense with the Formalities Stop handing out your real cell number by default. Use the alternatives when you can. Make minimal disclosure the norm. Small changes like this reduce your exposure, and they remind companies that access to you isn’t a right. It’s something you get to choose. How to Port Your Existing Number to VoIP Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYNZKQZEHoU Why I Don’t Have a SIM in my Phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyirQOCUUK8 Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee, Derek, Will, and Naomi. 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! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware 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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NBTV: Your Money; Your Data; Your Life. Welcome to the worlds of Digital Privacy, Tech, Scientific Innovation, and Cryptocurrency. NBTV is hosted by Naomi Brockwell: tech journalist, producer for 19-times emmy award-winning journalist John Stossel, and host of Coindesk daily show "The Hash".

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