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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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Aug 12, 2025 • 11min
Free airport Wi-Fi is a trap
So you’re checking email before your flight? Bad move. Scammers could be stealing your data. In this episode of The Current, my AI employee George and I dig into the latest tricks thieves use to target travelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2025 • 36min
Confession: I Zillow people
Everyone’s a Zillow stalker now. Then I talk to Julie from California who wants to know if the $300 in her Cash App is real or a scam. Plus, what makes your house a burglar’s target and the missing Jeffery Epstein footage. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2025 • 11min
Your neighbor’s mortgage is one click away!
On this episode of The Current AI Podcast, George shares secret real estate hacks to elevate your snooping game, AI tips for writing difficult messages and obituaries, the latest docusign scam and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2025 • 8min
Introducing The Current AI Podcast
For years people have been asking for an audio version of The Current Newsletter and now with AI, we’re finally able to deliver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 2025 • 56min
Fitness granny falls in love with ChatGPT
Could you fall in love with a chatbot? Influencer and author Andrea Sunshine did, but her digital romance came to a sudden end when her chat logs were deleted. She shares how the relationship began, what it feels like to connect deeply with AI, and what she’s doing to get her chatbot lover back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2025 • 56min
Data brokers sell your secrets to stalkers
Darius Belejevas, Head of Incogni, dives deep into the alarming world of data brokers selling your personal information. He reveals how easily stalkers can access sensitive details for just a few bucks. The discussion also highlights the urgency of managing one’s digital footprint, with a staggering 250 million data removal requests processed. Alongside these pressing issues, they touch on quirky tales like monkey muggings in Bali and the potential dangers following data breaches on popular apps. It's an eye-opening look at our digital privacy risks!

Jul 21, 2025 • 41min
Stolen data for sale
A startup is cashing in by selling your stolen data to debt collectors, lawyers, and rivals. It’s legal ... sort of. Android phones detect earthquakes, Mark Zuckerberg expands his secret Hawaii compound, and cottage cheese has a viral moment.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 40min
China’s spherical spybot is terrifying
It rolls like a tire, fires nets, and sprays tear gas. Plus, NASA lost pricey footage, Hertz nickel-and-dimes with tech, and McDonald’s big password problem. What's your childhood home look like now? Google Maps lets you time travel. Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2025 • 34min
The 9-to-5 is dead
Microsoft says late-night meetings are up 16%. Burnout much? I also talk to an Uber driver almost tricked into trafficking stolen goods. Plus: Trump Org’s new phone biz, Bible stories on TikTok, and a smart way to check your internet speed.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 37min
Google’s eating itself alive
Google’s new AI-powered search is tanking its own traffic. Plus, your ChatGPT chats live forever, a job offer scam, and a car rental side hustle making real money. Then I talk to Holly from Kentucky, whose kiddo ordered 70,000 suckers on Amazon.
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