# VPNs Explained – The First Line of Defense for Online Privacy

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Podcast: [Prepping Academy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/prepping-academy-53718)
Published: 2025-11-13T09:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary – Prepping Academy Podcast: “VPNs Explained – The First Line of Defense for Online Privacy” In this powerful episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, host Forrest Garvin exposes the truth about VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) — what they really do, how they work, and which ones you can actually trust. As online tracking, censorship, and surveillance continue to rise, using a VPN has become a critical step in protecting your privacy, security, and freedom onlin...

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