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Kim Komando
Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech. Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and compelling conversations, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. Kim started her show and still owns it herself. She’s not part of a big broadcasting company. Her company has no debt or investors. That’s why many small business owners also turn to her for advice on growing their businesses using web-based tools. In the Current powered by Kim Komando, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New episodes drop every Monday & Wednesday. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.comSee megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 53min
How a 12-person team manages 17,000 stores
Craig Dubitsky is the Founder of Hello Products (sold to Colgate) and the strategic mind behind the iconic EOS lip balm spheres. Now, he’s the Co-Founder of Happy Coffee alongside Robert Downey Jr. I ask Craig how a 12-person team gets product into 17,000 stores and how NetSuite saved his operations when hypergrowth literally broke their systems.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 8min
Your dog has something to tell you (AI cracked the code)
Get my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go by listening to this audio version. I'll ask you an out-of-this-world trivia question and tell you about AI that can understand your dog and shop for you. Plus, I'll point you to critical info and links in the January 14 newsletter in your inbox. Not subscribed? Sign up at GetKim.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2026 • 48min
5 jobs most exposed to AI
Doctors? Lawyers? Writers? No one's safe. Here’s which roles Microsoft says have the most crossover with AI and are likely to be taken over. Plus, the staggering number of ads you see every day, ChatGPT slipping in ads, and how your grocery store is spying on you.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 35min
Your old tech is worth a fortune
Dig through your junk drawer. That old iPod might actually be worth six figures. I'll tell you which models are selling for insane money. Plus, cybercrime costs less than Netflix (here's why), the story behind the Nano Banana name, and Microsoft Copilot's big evolution.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 53min
Is your shadow score ruining your life?
Forget your credit score. A hidden digital profile is ranking you as a VIP or a problem child, and it's affecting everything from job offers to loan rates. I talk to Darius Belejevas, Head of Incogni, who reveals what's really in these files. Plus, an AI deepfake text sends a woman to jail, and creeps wearing Ray-Ban Metas.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 42min
How to get cheap flights
Money-saving guru Clark Howard is here sharing his top-secret strategies airlines don't want you to know. We talk about clever booking hacks, algorithms, hidden deals, and the perfect time to strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2025 • 21min
How to catch a cheater 101
Join private investigator Steph A., known as @YourfavInvestigator, as she shares her thrilling world of catching cheaters. With a background in law enforcement and viral surveillance skills, Steph reveals how she uses everything from camcorders to Meta glasses for covert filming. She discusses clues that signal infidelity and recounts a wild surveillance case with law enforcement collaboration. Plus, hear about her ambitions to build an all-female PI team and her plans for comedy. Get ready for a peek into the intriguing life of a modern sleuth!
Dec 23, 2025 • 1h
How to troll scammers ft. Kitboga
I teamed up with the internet’s favorite scambaiter, Kitboga, to turn the tables on these crooks. You will not believe the chaos when he uses his voice changer to pretend to be my husband. BONUS: Want to make $65/hr from home? Here's a legit AI job that requires no degree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2025 • 26min
Don't get tricked by subscription gifts
Imagine buying a Christmas gift that bills your credit card every single month. That is the new trap called 'Hardware as a Service,' and we are exposing how to spot it. Also, our AI host Rylie reveals the dirty truth: Your phone is a pocket-sized spy feeding data brokers. But we’re fighting back. Get four genius hacks to finesse your finances and lock down your digital life. Don't let Big Tech drain your wallet.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 28min
Is your Christmas tree killing your Wi-Fi?
The holidays are here. In this episode of The Current, our AI host Mara explains why your Christmas tree tinsel could be slowing down the internet. Also, the one thing you must never do when renting a car this season. And she exposes a scary new scam where hackers use fake police emails to get your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
