Best Max Pham Podcasts (2025)

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#283- The Courage To Believe with Max Fox 1:09:03

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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Andy Vasily sits down with Max Fox, a gifted singer and performer whose journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From humble beginnings in Blackpool, UK, Max shares his story of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and using his talents to inspire others. Key Themes &…

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Episode 210: Cracking the Code of Fraud with AARP's Kathy Stokes 46:39

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Online fraud isn't just annoying; it's a national crisis. Last year alone, it may have siphoned $158 billion from the U.S. economy. This episode features AARP's Kathy Stokes, who reveals how fraud has morphed into a sophisticated, global operation and what's being done to fight back against this evolving threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Episode 209: Unmasking the North Korean IT Scam 44:29

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Fortune Magazine's Amanda Gerut offers a deep dive into the secret army of remote IT workers funding North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Explore the hidden world of laptop farms, the criminal identity theft targeting freelancers, and the shocking human cost. It's a chilling scheme with law enforcement and freelancers trapped in the crossfire. Learn mo…

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#282- The Moral Principles of Leadership with Dr. Conrad Hughes 1:13:54

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Send us a text In this insightful conversation, Conrad Hughes, Director General at the International School of Geneva, shares his 30-year journey in education across three continents. Beginning with his roots in South Africa and schooling, Conrad discusses his educational philosophy centered on "seeing" people—recognizing their inherent gifts and h…

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Episode 208: Will AI Write Its Own Laws? 47:44

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Join Ben Winters, director of AI and Privacy at the Consumer Federation of America, for a front-row seat to the chaotic world of AI regulation where dirty data, aggressive lobbying, and public confusion drive a "winner takes all" vibe. From shady therapy bots to data-fueled discrimination, Ben reveals the urgent need to create guardrails for AI bef…

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#281- The Art of Collaborative Leadership with Mazda Canada CEO/President David Klan 1:24:00

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, David Klan, President and CEO of Mazda Canada, shares profound insights into leadership, organizational culture, and personal growth. With 33 years at Mazda, Klan exemplifies a people-centered approach that has transformed the company's success and workplace environment. Key Themes: People-Centered Lead…

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Episode 207: Kristen and the Phantom Puppy 36:17

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Kristin got scammed because she didn't want to give a puppy mill her business. This classic digital scam has it all: fake breeders, phony shipping agents, and a non-existent air-conditioned crate. Kristen reveals how her scammers used trust, urgency and emotion, to close the deal. Listen to her story and what you can do to avoid getting duped yours…

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Episode 206: Chris Hutchins’s Travel Hacking Gets Hacked 44:55

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If you have never listened to Chris Hutchins explain how to get free travel, you’ve probably been paying too much for your vacations. Turns out, a threat actor was listening to him and stole his miles. Download this week’s episode to hear how he hacked the situation to score even more points. (This episode originally airdropped September 26, 2022.)…

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Episode 205: Cybersecurity Girl Caitlin Sarian Tries to Delete Herself Online 34:42

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Every part of life that comes in contact with the Internet is tracked, packed and sold to a a seemingly infinite network of data brokers. Caitlin Sarian AKA Cybersecurity Girl joined us this week to discuss why scrubbing your information is trickier than it sounds and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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Episode 204: Nicole Perlroth Says All the Things that Keep Adam Up at Night 49:04

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Nicole Perlroth’s book This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends is a masterpiece on the topic of cyberwar and the zero-day hacks that make it deadly. Join us as we explore with Perlroth a cyberscape where mistakes are weaponized, backdoors abound and we all have zero degrees of separation from spies and the people they spy on. Learn more about your …

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#280-Timeless Insight and Life Lessons from 2X Stanley Cup Champ Daniel Carcillo 1:02:59

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Send us a text Today we're revisiting a powerful conversation that I had with Daniel Carcillo—two-time Stanley Cup champion, NHL veteran, and one of hockey's most compelling voices on mental health and resilience. This episode remains profoundly relevant as Daniel's journey from the heights of professional hockey to the depths of addiction and back…

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Episode 203: Jack Rhysider Exposes Our Digital Secrets 44:30

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What if your digital footprint made you a target? Jack Rhysider, host of "Darknet Diaries," shares how a fan turned his online presence into a personal puzzle—revealing just how easily your privacy can be pieced together and exploited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy DeleteMe

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#279- From Refugee to Marine to CEO: A Life of Service and Mission with Quang X. Pham 1:04:08

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Andy Vasily sits down with Quang X. Pham, CEO of Katrina Therapeutics, to explore an extraordinary life journey spanning from Vietnam War refugee to Marine Corps pilot to biotech entrepreneur. Quang shares deeply personal stories about service, sacrifice, and the transformative power of embracing one's …

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Episode 202: Shannon Edwards Reveals the Student Data Free-for-All in New York City Schools 42:26

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As technology is integrated deeper into classrooms, the lines between education and data privacy have been destroyed by for-profit data miners. This week, privacy advocate Shannon Edwards reveals how educational apps harvest sensitive information from children, commodify their data, and what parents can do to fight it. Learn more about your ad choi…

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#278- Timeless Insight and Life Lessons from NY Times Best-Selling Author Sharon Salzberg 1:08:30

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Send us a text In a world where anxiety, isolation, and overwhelm have become the norm rather than the exception, Sharon Salzberg's wisdom offers a lifeline back to inner peace and authentic connection. As we navigate unprecedented global challenges—from social division and economic uncertainty to the lingering effects of a global pandemic—the time…

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Episode 201: Keren Elazari Decrypts the Ransomeware Nightmare 41:41

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Ransomware is a type of malware that allows hackers to commandeer data on a device or an entire network. Increasingly, the threat actors behind these crimes set their sites on mission critical targets. We talked about it with renowned cybersecurity expert Keren Elazari this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 200: The Wild West of the Loophole Economy 50:13

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We’ve all been there. You see something perfect online, you do all the clicks and then think, “Wait, was that legit?” Scam-lite transactions are the way of the web these days, whether it’s direct-from-manufacturer or super-sticky subscriptions, we have your back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#277: Finding Our Own Courage: When Action Calls by Andy Vasily 1:12:58

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of courage and its transformative power in our lives. Through powerful stories and important insights, we examine how courage manifests not just in grand gestures, but in the everyday choices that ultimately shape who we become. The episode begins by challenging listeners to conside…

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Episode 199: CISA Director Jen Easterly Stands Watch in the Cyberwars 43:11

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From elections to ransomware, CISA Director Jen Easterly breaks down the threats to America’s critical infrastructure and what’s being done to stop them, sharing along the way her journey from the real-life battlefield to the frontlines of cybersecurity. This is a rare glimpse into the most pressing threats America faces—and a compelling story abou…

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Episode 198: Cory Doctorow Makes Us Wonder if Everything’s a Scam 42:19

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Think you’re too savvy to get scammed? Author and activist Cory Doctorow explains how we’re all one muffaletta and a malfunctioning jet door away from falling prey to the most basic of cons. He joins us this week to talk about that and to fill us in about his new book, “The Bezzle.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 197: FBI Operative Eric O’Neill: Cybercriminals Are Spies—Not Hackers 50:00

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What if the biggest threat to your privacy wasn’t some hacker in a hoodie—but a spy trained to infiltrate your life? Former FBI operative Eric O’Neill, the man who took down spy Robert Hanssen, explains how digital spies target us, offering along the way real-world tips to protect ourselves in a world where everyone’s a potential target. Learn more…

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#276: Timeless Insight and Life Lessons from NY Times Best-Selling Author Cal Fussman 1:18:16

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Send us a text Today’s episode is a special re-released conversation that I had with New York Times bestselling author and longtime Esquire writer, Cal Fussman a while back on my podcast. It was an excellent conversation as Cal shared many life lessons he has learned through more than 3 decades as a journalist having interviewed some of the most le…

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#275: Snapshot Reflections on Well-Being Ep.1 with Andy Vasily 4:43

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Send us a text In this brief episode, we explore the profound wisdom contained in the simple phrase: "Wherever you go, there you are." Made famous by Jon Kabat-Zinn's influential book on mindfulness, this statement reminds us that our choices and actions create the path we travel, for better or worse. No matter what, we find ourselves exactly where…

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Episode 196: Max Lebow Battles a Cyber PsyOps Nightmare 49:43

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#274: Timeless Life Lessons and Insight From NY Times Best-Selling Author Daniel Pink 46:53

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Send us a text In this special re-release, we revisit my conversation with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink from a couple of years ago. After recently listening to this episode during one of my runs, I was reminded by how relevant his insights remain for both my personal and professional life—wisdom worth sharing again with my listener…

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Episode 195: Can AI Commit the Perfect Crime? 47:05

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AI is everywhere – in the news, on our devices, assisting us, making life easier for us, and for criminals, too, harnessing AI to swindle people more efficiently. What’s next? We dive into the dark side of AI and ask two experts: Could AI commit the perfect crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 194: Karen Johnson’s Scam Project Is a Teachable Moment for AI 37:00

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Karen Johnson is a catfisher-turned-scam avoidance coach turned–you guessed it–catfishing victim. The scam that got her is a classic, opening the door to a Pandora’s Box of the usual advice about avoiding the most common scams out there. But the thing that really got us thinking is the role AI played in almost every aspect of this week’s show. Lear…

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#273: Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times with Father Greg Boyle 1:17:58

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Send us a text Today's discussion is with a very special person- Father Greg Boyle, an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries, which is the largest gang rehabilitation and reentry program in the world. In Father Greg's own words, he says it has been the privilege of his life, for more than 30 years, to have been taught everyth…

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#272: Climbing Beyond Limits- A Story of Courage and Transformation with Jill Wheatley 1:20:11

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Send us a text In today's episode, I sit down with the amazing Jill Wheatley, an elite ultra athlete and mountaineer. Having climbed 7 of the highest peaks in the world including K2, the second highest mountain in the world at 28000 feet, Jill has made it her life mission to keep pushing the goal posts in her life. Her aim is clear — to pursue exce…

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#271: Leading with Impact: Building Open Conversations in Education and Beyond with Alex Gray and Andy Vasily 1:19:09

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Send us a text Today’s episode is a unique one for me as I am doing a joint recording with Alex Gray, the host of the International Classroom podcast. Alex and I decided to join forces for this conversation as we are both very passionate about education, learning and creating the conditions for all stakeholders to thrive in schools. Regardless of w…

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Episode 193: Roy Wood, Jr. Exposes the Loch Ness Monster Gun Lobby Conspiracy 39:23

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As a Daily Show correspondent, comedian Roy Wood, Jr. knows a thing or two about fake news and truthiness as well as the truth-and-a-half that is comedy. By skewering the media and the people in the news, he has special insight into how misinformation affects the way we think about the world and what we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Episode 192: Max McCoy Investigates $47 Million That Isn’t in Kansas Anymore 50:54

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Max McCoy stumbled on a $47 million swindle that starts just north of the Oklahoma panhandle and bounces to Australia before things get really confusing in a haze of small town corruption, secretive law enforcement and competing theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#270: Paying It Forward: Amadou Ba on Gratitude, Growth, and Giving Back 1:40:40

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Send us a text Before getting into today's podcast with the inspiring Amadou Ba, I want to ask all of you, wherever you are listening, to think about your own life and some of the important things you feel you have been able to accomplish. Maybe that was graduating from high school or university or maybe it was being accepted into a post-graduate m…

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Episode 191: Erin West Puts the Bad Guys to Shame 43:18

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Erin West is the Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County, California, and the founder of Project Shamrock. Whether she’s prosecuting eye-popping SIM-swap money grabs or putting large-scale pig butchering operations out of business, her stories and experience can help you stay safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Episode 190: Dick Gephardt Wants a Safer Internet 43:35

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Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt is on a mission to kill Section 230, the legal shield that lets social media giants profit from chaos. If engagement-driven algorithms are fueling harmful content for the sake of profit, is it time for the U.S. to take bold action to rein in the Internet? (You know the answer, but this is a must listen!)…

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#269: Beyond True: Multiple Perspectives and Living Well with Derek Sivers 1:41:06

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Send us a text In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Derek Sivers, a remarkable individual whose openness to new experiences has profoundly shaped both his personal and professional journey. What I appreciate the most about Derek is how he's taken important life's lessons and transformed them into wisdom about the things that truly matter. De…

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Episode 189: Kara Swisher Calls Out the Man Babies of Big Tech 41:46

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Kara Swisher has been covering Silicon Valley since the early days, and she’s made a ton of enemies the old fashioned way (by telling the truth about the new robber barons of our digital lives). In a new memoir called Burn Book, she pulls the curtain back on a world run by powerful babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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#268: Redefining Resilience: From Olympic Dreams to Emmy-Winning Success with Nina Sossamon-Pogue 1:14:33

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Send us a text On the show today is the brilliant Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a multifaceted leader who has excelled across diverse fields - from gymnastics to broadcasting, corporate leadership, and authorship. . In our conversation, we delve deeply into the true essence of resilience through Nina's extraordinary life experiences. Nina has a special gift…

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Episode 188: Jen Caltrider Unwraps Hidden Privacy Nightmares 46:18

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Privacy expert Jen Caltrider reveals how those shiny new AI gadgets with their mind-bending tech—not to mention the social media apps capturing every moment—are a privacy nightmare. Is going analog the only safe option? Learn how to protect your data from the prying eyes of Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 187: Al Franken Holds a Mock Senate Hearing on Privacy with Siri and Alexa 26:44

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No deep fake here. This week, Al Franken does his own impersonations of Bernie Sanders, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Sherrod Brown and Susan Collins in this mock Senate Hearing featuring Siri (played by the actual voice-over talent Susan Bennett) and Al’s fellow SNL alum Laraine Newman playing the part of Alexa. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Episode 186: Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark Hates Scammers More than We Do 41:38

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Ever wonder why facial recognition is so accurate? Well, one reason is the shocking amount of personal data it needs (think: all the world’s snapshots), and that’s why Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark is taking aim at the industry behind that technology. We also review Charity’s top scams to watch for this year, and other topics near and dear…

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Episode 185: Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal Join Us to Discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) 43:37

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From cyberbullying to harmful algorithms, the risks are real. This week, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal join us to discuss their bipartisan bill—the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Together, they’re taking on Big Tech to ensure the safety of children online. Tune in to hear how KOSA could change the digital world for the better. Le…

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#267: The Psychology of Mattering with Dr. Gordon Flett 1:16:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Andy Vasily interviews Dr. Gordon Flett, a distinguished psychologist from York University and author of "The Psychology of Mattering." The conversation explores the concept of mattering—feeling valued and significant in others' lives—and how it differs from self-esteem. Dr. Flett draws from his 30 years of research …

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Episode 184: Kristin Bride Lost Her Son and Now She’s on a Mission 55:38

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Kristen Bride’s 16-year-old son died by suicide after being cyberbullied on Snapchat. Setting her sites on anonymous messaging apps that intentionally traumatize children, Bride heads to Washington DC to fight for change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy DeleteMe

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Episode 183: Ava Smithing Battles Big Tech and the Algorithm Trap 42:20

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Ava Smithing was eleven when she saw a swimsuit on Pinterest that she liked. That innocent click turned into an eating disorder. How? This episode explores the most dangerous thing children face today: Algorithms. On a mission to hold Big Tech accountable, Ava shares her journey as an activist with us, including her recent role providing Congressio…

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Episode 182: The Most Scary, Interesting, and Important Stories of 2024 52:08

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We look back at the internet’s scariest moments, the boldest defenders, and the most surprising tech twists of 2024—groundbreaking legislation, international scam-rings, and the growing fight to make the internet a safer place for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 181: Bob Sullivan Discovers a Scam That Strikes Twice 42:36

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Chester Frilich lost everything to scammers, and he didn’t just lose his money—he lost hope, too. Bob Sullivan joins us to recount this devastating case, revealing the IRS’s unintentional role in punishing victims, and how advocacy and legislation could turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 180: Amy Neville Fights Snapchat’s Drug Dealer Problem 45:08

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What happens when social media platforms prioritize engagement over safety? How do drug dealers exploit apps like Snapchat to target teens? Amy Neville lost her son Alex to counterfeit Oxycodone pills that were laced with Fentanyl. He bought them from a Snapchat user. She talked with us about this hidden crisis and her mission to reform social medi…

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Episode 179: Tarah Wheeler and Deviant Ollam Reveal Security’s Weakest Link 37:39

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Tarah Wheeler lost her security badge. Deviant Ollam picked his way into "secure" spaces. Together, they show how humans make or break security and why layering defenses is key to surviving inevitable mistakes. What happens when security fails because of us? Two experts dive into the blind spots in physical, digital, and human security—and why fixi…

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#266: Leading with Heart: Stef Okamoto on Courage, Vulnerability, and Impact 1:15:05

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Send us a text I feel very fortunate to release today’s episode as I had a chance to sit down on Zoom with the brilliant Stef Okamoto, who is currently the Director of Manager Excellence for Service Now, a fast growing American software company based in Santa Clara, California. Before moving to ServiceNow, Stef had a distinguished career at Microso…