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			Inside Social Media with John Matze
In this episode of The Yossi Schmidt Show, host Yossi Schmidt interviews John Matze, one of the original founders of Parler. Matze talks about his journey with Parler, its impact on free speech and social media, and how it led to the creation of his current platform, Hedgehog Social Media. The discussion covers the influence Parler had on the landscape of free speech, the rise of alternative social media platforms, and the ongoing battle against tech monopolies like Apple. Matze also shares his views on free speech absolutism, censorship, and the future vision for Hedgehog as a community-centric platform. Yossi and John engage in a deep conversation about the responsibilities that come with advocating for free speech and the importance of open dialogue in society.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:11 Meet John Matze: Founder of Parler and Hedgehog
00:48 The Rise and Impact of Parler
03:27 Challenges and Controversies
07:51 The Vision for Hedgehog
12:12 Debating Free Speech and Social Media
21:41 Personal Reflections on Free Speech
28:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Check out Hedgehog here: https://www.hedgehog.com
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