Mike Benz

Mike Benz, an expert on censorship and national security, shares insights from his experience as the Executive Director of Foundation for Freedom Online. He argues that the national security state is a major force driving censorship and election interference in the U.S., likening it to military rule. The discussion covers the evolving landscape of information warfare, the role of AI in moderating speech, and how the definition of democracy has shifted towards institutional control rather than popular will. Benz highlights the troubling connections between intelligence agencies and mainstream media.