Ford Fischer

Ford Fischer, videographer and cofounder of New2Share, discusses his decentralized video journalism project, challenges in providing unfiltered content, media bias, documenting extremism, and the implications of surveillance on police accountability. The conversation also covers the impact of CESTA FOSTA law on sex workers, journalistic challenges in the contemporary media landscape, and the potential for election violence and polarization in the future.

In this insightful discussion, Ford Fischer, a documentary filmmaker and the editor in chief of News2Share, shares his firsthand experiences covering the 'Stop the Steal' movement and the January 6 Capitol Riot. He dives into the origins of this controversial movement and highlights the interplay between grassroots activism and organized political strategies. Fischer also discusses the complex dynamics of the day, the roles of various groups involved, and reveals critical insights from his documentary, 'Fight Like Hell,' emphasizing the importance of understanding these narratives through investigative journalism.