Jimmy addresses claims made by investigative journalist Leah of The Leah Files that Rumble may soon be changing its approach to free speech because cryptocurrency company Tether reportedly holds a substantial economic stake in the platform, with alleged connections to controversial figures. Jimmy shares Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski’s response that he retains majority voting control and argues that Tether’s reported 48% economic stake does not translate into operational control, noting claims that Tether’s voting power is capped at 9.9% and it has no board seats or veto rights. Jimmy expresses appreciation for Rumble as an alternative platform that he believes has protected free speech, while discussing broader concerns about censorship, corporate influence, and the vulnerability of independent media platforms to outside pressure. The conversation then shifts to Joe Rogan, with Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger defending the show’s record of challenging powerful institutions during COVID while emphasizing that nobody, including Rogan himself, should be exempt from criticism. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Don