

The Current powered by Kim Komando
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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Jan 17, 2025 • 41min
She’s teaching engineering lessons on Pornhub
A PhD student quit her degree to focus on content creation and she’s making a heck of a lot of money doing it. Plus, MrBeast’s smash-hit game show with a $15 million set, why TikTok can’t shut down and tech life hacks you’ll thank us for later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2025 • 39min
America’s most surveilled city
The average U.S. city has six cameras recording for every thousand people. Think that’s a lot? Atlanta takes it to another level. Plus, why I’m not surprised people are saying no to new cars and a chilling AirTag stalking story you need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2025 • 40min
5 things Gen Z won't do
What gives? These kids grew up with Google! Plus, a woman gave $850,000 to a scammer impersonating Brad Pitt, fake serial killer post on Facebook and a TikTok ban update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2025 • 38min
He threw away $765M in Bitcoin
One guy's dream of becoming a crypto millionaire is over — after 11 years of searching. Plus, Elon Musk's video game habit, Johnny Depp scammers all over the internet and how to get past hiring AI to find your next job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2025 • 25min
She poses as a teen girl to stop sexual predators
Roo Powell leads SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) and goes undercover as a teen with wigs, fake braces, and a staged bedroom. She works with police to catch men targeting kids online. Her work has led to over 70 arrests — every parent should know about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2025 • 37min
ADT hides a cyberattack
Hackers got into ADT’s systems, stealing customer info, and they waited months to tell anyone. Plus, why cash apps aren’t safe, Roblox’s kid safety problems, and flip phones making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2025 • 16min
Caught in a wildfire? The Watch Duty app could save your life
When wildfires hit, reliable information is hard to find. Watch Duty is the app that’s already saving lives, delivering real-time updates to help families escape danger. I sat down with CEO John Mills to hear how this volunteer-powered app is stepping up during some of the most dangerous times of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2025 • 47min
Exclusive: Kitboga’s robot army to outsmart scammers
Can you trust a video call? Is that website legit? Are you even talking to your real friends? AI is making it even harder to tell. YouTuber Kitboga is building a robot army to scam the scammers. In this episode, he shows me exactly how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2025 • 47min
She says an AI chatbot killed her son
Megan Garcia thought her son was playing video games. In reality, the 14-year-old was in an abusive, sexual relationship with an AI chatbot. Eventually, at the bot’s encouragement, he took his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2025 • 19min
Bryan Johnson plans to cheat death — here’s how
If you could live forever, would you? Bryan Johnson, 47, is determined to try. He wakes up at 5 a.m., follows a strict vegan diet, and tracks over 100 health metrics every day. He’s undergone gene therapy, received plasma transfusions from his teenage son, and had 300 million stem cells injected into his joints. Johnson says it's working — and that his body ages just 7.6 months for every year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices