Podcast Episodes

Should the U.S. slam the brakes on AI?

Some political voices want America to halt chatbot research entirely. But that could hand the lead to competitors like China. Plus, we debate whether…

1 week, 3 days ago

National parks are free tomorrow

Thursday is Constitution Day! In addition to free entry, there's an $80 lifetime deal for older adults. Plus, we help Crescenda find cameras so her t…

1 week, 3 days ago

Your boss can take your phone

Turns out your employer can require you to silence or even lock away your phone during your shift, but the rules have to apply to everyone, corner of…

1 week, 4 days ago

Gmail's hidden trick for self-destructing emails

Sending something sensitive on Gmail? There's a setting built right in that almost nobody uses. Pick an expiration date, and your message vanishes fr…

1 week, 4 days ago

AI turns your photo into a profile

That old picture of you online might already be in Clearview AI's database. Plus, we help Nancy and her friends pick which AI hairstyle apps are safe…

1 week, 5 days ago

AI scans Medicare change notices

There's an 30-second chatbot trick that decodes your Medicare coverage before open enrollment closes. Plus, my embarrassing story about how my AI ema…

1 week, 5 days ago

Flock camera mistakenly throws a woman in jail

A driver spent 13 days in jail after a license plate camera wrongly linked her to a crash. And Electronic Frontier Foundation's Dr. Matthew Guariglia…

1 week, 6 days ago

How to stream religious services

Most churches live stream now. Your phone can find yours in seconds. Plus, we help Father Andrew use AI to unite his English and Spanish speaking con…

1 week, 6 days ago

CDs are back

CD sales are up 16% this year. It's all thanks to Gen Z and K-pop fans, even though most of them don't have a CD player. Plus, we help Jim get his de…

2 weeks ago

Airlines logged 56 lithium battery fires

Never check your power bank on a flight. It can explode. Melissa saw it happen with her own eyes. She tells us the story.

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2 weeks ago