Best Podcast Episodes About Kids Online Safety Act

Best Podcast Episodes About Kids Online Safety Act

Everything podcasters are saying about Kids Online Safety Act — curated from top podcasts

Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 41 episodes
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Security Now (Audio)
“with the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act, which mandates robust age verification for platforms likely to be accessed by minors. To meet these legal requirements, Discord began requiring UK-based users to submit either facial scans government IDs or the last four digits of credit cards for age checks vastly expanding the pool of highly sensitive data at risk When hackers later compromised a third-party vendor managing this information, thousands of ID photos and partial …” “with the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act, which mandates robust age verification for platforms likely to be accessed by minors. To meet these legal requirements, Discord began requiring UK-based users to submit either facial scans government IDs or the last four digits of credit cards for age checks vastly expanding the pool of highly sensitive data at risk When hackers later compromised a third-party vendor managing this information, thousands of ID photos and partial credit card details were exposed. These incidents underscore how rigid age verification systems can turn well-intentioned privacy protections into security liabilities and inadvertently create new vectors for harm. In contrast, California Assembly Bill 1043 correctly prioritizes privacy and security by using a self-declared age signal rather than a …” View more
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California's Assembly Bill 1043 offers a revolutionary approach to age verification by prioritizing privacy and security. Unlike the UK's stringent requirements that expose sensitive data, California’s law uses a self-declared age signal, ensuring user data remains secure and unidentifiable. This innovative method not only protects minors but also provides developers with clearer compliance guidelines.
Security Now (Audio) · SN 1072: LiteLLM - Click Fix Attacks Surge · Mar 31, 2026
The Shawn Ryan Show
“… just like way too late i told the story about how i went down this path and here and he kind of like looked me dead in the eyes he's like i have kids and you have kids like you you have a fiduciary duty to go build this and it was right when my daughter was also applying first grade and we were worried about it at schools you know what i mean just looking at like the fence and just like kind of anybody can go in you know what i mean so like i was like shit you know i got to I ended up spinning the technology out of Jet Propulsion Lab at Caltech. And I own it. And started cover two years ago. …” “… i'm like trying to solve it with cctvs like the security cameras he's like the problem is like you can't you won't know until the gun goes off and you won't like brandish a gun you won't pull the gun up until you're like trying to like shoot it so it's just like way too late i told the story about how i went down this path and here and he kind of like looked me dead in the eyes he's like i have kids and you have kids like you you have a fiduciary duty to go build this and it was right when my daughter was also applying first grade and we were worried about it at schools you know what i mean just looking at like the fence and just like kind of anybody can go in you know what i mean so like i was like shit you know i got to I ended up spinning the technology out of Jet Propulsion Lab at Caltech. And I own it. And started cover two years ago. The OG team that built it is with me now. No way. We put an office in Pasadena. That's the main office is right next to JPL. And we've been working on this now for two years. I've been self-funding the whole thing.” View more
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In a compelling narrative, Brett Adcock shares his journey of developing terahertz radar technology aimed at enhancing school safety. After witnessing an impressive demonstration of the machine's capabilities to detect concealed weapons, he felt a moral obligation to pivot from his previous projects and focus on this life-saving technology. With personal stakes heightened by his daughter's school application, Adcock founded Cover, leveraging advanced technology to address the urgent issue of school shootings.
The Shawn Ryan Show · #292 Brett Adcock - Shawn Ryan Meets a Humanoid Robot · Mar 30, 2026
Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
“… limits for any minors. And I mean, that includes Snapchats, you know, Snapstreak and all of these different little functions that do a lot to keep kids coming back every day. And so those are the big things that I would say now, but there's a lot more to be done. So what you're saying is age limit, yes, but given the fact that kids always find a way around these age limits, the platform should be safe, even if they do. Yes, both, yes. Sarah? I mean, the app stores also need better rules and regulations too. They get so forgotten in this, but they are the gateway to the download and they do not …” “… I do like raising the age limit but also making sure that companies are required to make safe products that can be accessed by children So both of those things I think need to happen and be forced through legislation. Anything addictive should be off limits for any minors. And I mean, that includes Snapchats, you know, Snapstreak and all of these different little functions that do a lot to keep kids coming back every day. And so those are the big things that I would say now, but there's a lot more to be done. So what you're saying is age limit, yes, but given the fact that kids always find a way around these age limits, the platform should be safe, even if they do. Yes, both, yes. Sarah? I mean, the app stores also need better rules and regulations too. They get so forgotten in this, but they are the gateway to the download and they do not follow their own standards about what the age ratings should be. So there should be more dialogue between the app stores and the app developers of what an appropriate age should be. I think that there is a way to design social media that is so different from anything that we're all experiencing now. And it really actually models Facebook like in …” View more
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Social media should be safe for minors, and that means raising age limits and designing platforms that aren’t addictive. Experts argue that app stores need stricter regulations, and we must envision healthier alternatives to current platforms like Instagram. The goal is to create environments where kids can safely communicate without the lure of addiction.
Terms of Service with Clare Duffy · How a Landmark Verdict Could Reshape Social Media · Mar 31, 2026
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley
“… parties. Why? So that they could use it for control, for blackmail. So sadly, yes, this massive amount of information that we're putting out there online is making it so that, hey, we can connect to grandma on a FaceTime video easier, or our cousins can see what we're doing with our kids at Disneyland, it's super fun. But on the other end of the spectrum, there's nefarious actors who are using that information for control. And the truth is as well, you know, one of the biggest dangers, we can go in all of this stuff in our conversation but one of the biggest dangers for our children is not …” “… from the P. Diddy case wasn't information that would put P. Diddy away. It was grabbing his massive amounts of videos and audio information that he had on everybody, on all of these actors, on all of these celebrities that were there at his freak-off parties. Why? So that they could use it for control, for blackmail. So sadly, yes, this massive amount of information that we're putting out there online is making it so that, hey, we can connect to grandma on a FaceTime video easier, or our cousins can see what we're doing with our kids at Disneyland, it's super fun. But on the other end of the spectrum, there's nefarious actors who are using that information for control. And the truth is as well, you know, one of the biggest dangers, we can go in all of this stuff in our conversation but one of the biggest dangers for our children is not lurking behind a black alley behind a convenience store The biggest dangers for our children is sitting in their backpack in their back pocket It's the technology that they keep with them and the fact that predators from around the world can access your children through that medium if we don't do the right things to keep them safe. And so, you know, …” View more
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The biggest danger to children today isn't lurking in dark alleys; it's the technology in their backpacks. While we can connect with loved ones through our devices, predators can exploit the same technology to access children globally. This duality highlights the urgent need for safety measures in our digital age to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley · 70 Missions, 15 Countries, Saved 7,000 Children — The Power of Listening | Paul Hutchinson · Mar 31, 2026
Adam Carolla Show
“… that you would get in your car? And by the way, how many lives? How many lives would we save each year? Because there's always a certain amount of kids that perish this way. And also a certain amount of pets that perish this way. And it would take a little while because these cars would have to become used and bought by the drunkards who leave their fucking kids in the car. They're not going out and buying loaded Audis as soon as they come off the ship. I understand that. But really, the notion of even if you own a $200 Bentley, you climb inside that with the black leather interior, the black …” “… crank and it takes a little bit to run the pump and all kinds of stuff. And I understand there's some logistics here. But if you have yourself an $80,000 car or even better yet, $175,000 car, wouldn't that be the best extra two grand you've ever spent that you would get in your car? And by the way, how many lives? How many lives would we save each year? Because there's always a certain amount of kids that perish this way. And also a certain amount of pets that perish this way. And it would take a little while because these cars would have to become used and bought by the drunkards who leave their fucking kids in the car. They're not going out and buying loaded Audis as soon as they come off the ship. I understand that. But really, the notion of even if you own a $200 Bentley, you climb inside that with the black leather interior, the black on black, parked out front of the Burbank Costco in July, and you're going to be sweating your rich white ass off all the way the fuck home. And you're going to burn. You're going to be stuck to the seat. You're going to put a fucking towel down. Really? We can't figure this out. We can't. And again, all the things where it's like these wipers turn …” View more
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In a fiery rant, the host questions why car manufacturers can't create a system to keep vehicles cool while parked, especially when kids and pets are at risk. With a mix of humor and frustration, he compares unnecessary tech features to the urgent need for better air conditioning, all while roasting those who prefer flavored iced tea over the classic kind.
Adam Carolla Show · Graham Parker + Wyclef Jean (Carolla Classics) · Mar 27, 2026
The Bobby Bones Show
“to white. Every single person is allowed and welcomed and championed at EIA. When you see the kids gravitate to instruments, what are they mostly into? I have four boys and I know some of them are just like, I like the drums. Other ones are like, oh, and I like the guitar. That sounds cool. What do you see in these kids? I think people gravitate to what they have access to. and someone might be interested in beats if they had access to a beat making machine, which we do. But mostly guitars because it's what is seen. I think marketing does a …” “to white. Every single person is allowed and welcomed and championed at EIA. When you see the kids gravitate to instruments, what are they mostly into? I have four boys and I know some of them are just like, I like the drums. Other ones are like, oh, and I like the guitar. That sounds cool. What do you see in these kids? I think people gravitate to what they have access to. and someone might be interested in beats if they had access to a beat making machine, which we do. But mostly guitars because it's what is seen. I think marketing does a very good job at making it more enthusiastic. A couple of years ago, no one was interested in keyboards and last year are classes at capacity. A lot of vocalists and more and more some songwriters. How do you think learning an instrument helps kids with confidence? That is a very long answer. I'm trying to think of the best way to say that. …” View more
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In this segment, a shy child transitions from uncertainty to confidence after discovering a love for the bass guitar, proving that music can break down barriers. The heartwarming moment when they decide to perform just 30 minutes before the showcase showcases the transformative power of music in a supportive environment.
The Bobby Bones Show · BONUS EP: Music, Mentors & Making An Impact…Hyundai And YEAH! Changing Lives · Mar 09, 2026
Panic World
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Some niche online communities, like furry inflation sites, are willing to take risks with content regulations, while mainstream pornography might face stricter scrutiny. This raises questions about what content will thrive under potential new laws and how different communities adapt. As Congress debates Section 230, the future of online content remains uncertain.
Panic World · The internet sucks, and Congress might make it worse · Apr 01, 2026
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
“… much of the public's criticism of Section 230 centers on the fact that it shields platforms from liability, even when they host content such as online harassment of marginalized groups or child sexual abuse material. What? I'm sorry. Like, I want to actually like at this point, I want to throw my computer out the window. I actually want to throw my computer out the window. And I never want to hear from any of these people again. This is like flat earther stuff. It's flat earther stuff because it's so not based in reality. And it's these are facts that are so easily disproven. That's what's so …” “… article that Joseph Gordon-Levitt seems to be basing his entire worldview on. But if you just read, like, the second paragraph of this article that he cites, you'll see that this is, like, nothing that anybody should ever take seriously. It says, quote, much of the public's criticism of Section 230 centers on the fact that it shields platforms from liability, even when they host content such as online harassment of marginalized groups or child sexual abuse material. What? I'm sorry. Like, I want to actually like at this point, I want to throw my computer out the window. I actually want to throw my computer out the window. And I never want to hear from any of these people again. This is like flat earther stuff. It's flat earther stuff because it's so not based in reality. And it's these are facts that are so easily disproven. That's what's so crazy, too. It's like it's like reading some weird article that like your aunt sent you from Facebook. That's just like patently untrue, basing your entire worldview on that, going up in front of Congress to like testify for it. And by the way, like this and what you're testifying for, like will harm like millions and millions and millions of the …” View more
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt's recent comments on Section 230 misrepresent critical legal distinctions, potentially harming free speech and marginalized groups. The backlash highlights the importance of understanding online speech laws, as his views align with far-right agendas that threaten digital rights. This controversy emphasizes the need for informed discussions on tech policy to protect free expression online.
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Internet Censorship Crusade · Feb 13, 2026
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
“… it with the framework that everybody already should be familiar with, which is that trans people and LGBTQ people are groomers wanting to groom your kids. What are these lawsuits about? People wanting to groom your kids. They will use this precedent. They will use it to their advantage, of course. Right, and we saw this even with like FOSTA, SESTA and like the way that played out. Like when you tell people, especially other liberals or leftists, and you say, well, we should, you know, crack down on child predators on the internet. that you and I understand, you know, we have a shared definition …” “… Like basically all of these anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ hate extremist groups are just gleeful about these lawsuits because now they have precedent to go after all of the platforms that provide LGBTQ content and resources. And they are going to do it with the framework that everybody already should be familiar with, which is that trans people and LGBTQ people are groomers wanting to groom your kids. What are these lawsuits about? People wanting to groom your kids. They will use this precedent. They will use it to their advantage, of course. Right, and we saw this even with like FOSTA, SESTA and like the way that played out. Like when you tell people, especially other liberals or leftists, and you say, well, we should, you know, crack down on child predators on the internet. that you and I understand, you know, we have a shared definition of child predators, the government and Trump administration and Marsha Blackburn's definition of child predators or Jonathan Haidt, probably another anti trans bigot who's involved in these laws. Their definition is is gay people is LGBTQ people, you know, a gay, a gay mentor messaging a younger LGBTQ person to provide support and gender affirming …” View more
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Anti-trans groups are rejoicing after a recent verdict that sets a dangerous precedent for LGBTQ content online. This verdict enables them to frame LGBTQ resources as harmful, using the guise of protecting children to push for more censorship and surveillance. The implications of this ruling could reshape how digital platforms operate regarding LGBTQ representation and support.
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · The Media Is Lying About the Social Media Addiction Trial: The Verdict Everyone Got Wrong · Mar 27, 2026
The Matt Walsh Show
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The FBI's failure to act against Omar Mateen raises serious questions about their priorities. Despite knowing about his dangerous connections, they closed investigations, potentially to protect informants. This chilling pattern suggests a troubling agenda that prioritizes intelligence over public safety.
The Matt Walsh Show · Ep. 1750 - I Looked Into Why Terrorists Are Being Let Into Our Country. It's WORSE Than You Think · Mar 16, 2026
Bulwark Takes
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A shocking exchange between an adult and a 15-year-old girl raises serious questions about ethics and accountability. During a conversation, the adult expresses interest in the girl despite her age, leading to a disturbing situation. This incident reveals the troubling dynamics within certain online communities focused on 'catching predators.'
Bulwark Takes · Is This the Sickest MAGA Scandal Yet? · Mar 14, 2026
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
“… definitely be the single most dominant risk factor, modifiable risk factor for autism because it can be changed, right? You don't have to give the kids vaccines. You don't have to give the kids vaccines when they're six-month-old infants or when they're two years old. You don't have to do that. That can change. You can modify that. And then, you know, some of these other factors would explain some of these cases, but not an epidemic. Glyphosate, for example, you know, that could probably be contributing by some degree to some of these cases, but not all of them. And so, yeah, it's quite clear. …” “… was a, you know, they were licking their chops. These vaccine makers shot out all these untested shots. And then that tracked perfectly. vaccine doses with autism cases tracks perfectly for those last 50 or 40 years. And so vaccines appear to most definitely be the single most dominant risk factor, modifiable risk factor for autism because it can be changed, right? You don't have to give the kids vaccines. You don't have to give the kids vaccines when they're six-month-old infants or when they're two years old. You don't have to do that. That can change. You can modify that. And then, you know, some of these other factors would explain some of these cases, but not an epidemic. Glyphosate, for example, you know, that could probably be contributing by some degree to some of these cases, but not all of them. And so, yeah, it's quite clear. We fed the study into all of the AI engines, GROG, JGBT, Gemini, and we asked it, do VEX Vaccines cause autism based on our study. And all three of the AI LLM said that, yes, yes, vaccines cause autism.” View more
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A shocking connection has emerged between mRNA vaccines and aggressive cancers, with cases like a young man's heart tumor revealing vaccine DNA in his tissue. Researchers are alarmed as they find evidence of vaccine components lingering in patients long after vaccination, raising serious questions about safety and monitoring. With increasing reports of these turbo cancers, the urgency for comprehensive studies has never been greater.
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · #728: The Peer Review Cartel with Nicolas Hulscher · Mar 18, 2026
Freakonomics Radio
“… our streets. And in another episode we made called Why is Flying Safer Than Driving? We learned how the aviation industry devoted itself to safety. If you go back 30 or 40 years, air crashes were not uncommon. It was something the industry spent an enormous amount of time collaborating together, sharing information, sharing learnings, working closely with the FAA to understand best practices and how we could have an open book with our regulator. And in our last couple episodes, our friends at the Search Engine podcast looked at the contested future of driverless cars. Personally I …” “… the U.S. so good at killing pedestrians? The cars we're driving are bigger, harder, faster. The problem of distraction has gotten much worse. In the United States, we've decided that car movement is really the supreme consideration when it comes to designing our streets. And in another episode we made called Why is Flying Safer Than Driving? We learned how the aviation industry devoted itself to safety. If you go back 30 or 40 years, air crashes were not uncommon. It was something the industry spent an enormous amount of time collaborating together, sharing information, sharing learnings, working closely with the FAA to understand best practices and how we could have an open book with our regulator. And in our last couple episodes, our friends at the Search Engine podcast looked at the contested future of driverless cars. Personally I believed for a long time that driverless cars will save a lot of lives but until that the norm we the drivers are still behind the wheel And why is that a problem We've engineered a world where the most distracting device ever made is also the one that we use to listen to music in the car. Today on Freakonomics Radio, we talk about a new research paper …” View more
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A recent study suggests that album release days may correlate with increased traffic deaths, highlighting the dangers of distractions while driving. This segment from Freakonomics Radio discusses the alarming statistics of traffic fatalities, particularly in the U.S., where over 40,000 people die each year in car crashes. The episode explores the complex factors contributing to this issue, including the design of our streets and the rise of distractions like smartphones used for music in cars.
Freakonomics Radio · 668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands? · Mar 27, 2026
Adam Carolla Show
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts debate the safety of street food while reminiscing about their own questionable dining choices. The funniest moment comes when they compare ordering sushi from a fancy restaurant versus a hole-in-the-wall, questioning which is truly cleaner and safer. Their banter about the mysterious origins of street food and the rusty machetes used to chop mango adds a comedic twist to food safety.
Adam Carolla Show · Dan Abrams: Why People Hate Cops & What the Media Gets Wrong · Mar 17, 2026
TBPN
“… Mac. And I could not agree more. Fry says, oh, man, they're going to sell $5 billion of these things. Yeah, this feels like more of a no-brainer for kids than an iPad for some reason. I don't know if I'm just like old school. I'm like, if it has a keyboard, it's my work. iPads with kids just have really bad aesthetics. It does. A kid with an iPad is zoning out, right? You get them a keyboard, they're locked in. But you get them there. I think there's something here. And you're like, are they day trading? Yeah, they're doing something. I think there's something about typing on a keyboard that …” “… Whittling? Did you get into whittling? I actually used to love whittling as a kid. Called it. What else did they launch? In a world where computers keep going up in price, It's kind of wild to see Apple drop a $599 laptop, says Theo. A phone priced Mac. And I could not agree more. Fry says, oh, man, they're going to sell $5 billion of these things. Yeah, this feels like more of a no-brainer for kids than an iPad for some reason. I don't know if I'm just like old school. I'm like, if it has a keyboard, it's my work. iPads with kids just have really bad aesthetics. It does. A kid with an iPad is zoning out, right? You get them a keyboard, they're locked in. But you get them there. I think there's something here. And you're like, are they day trading? Yeah, they're doing something. I think there's something about typing on a keyboard that does lend itself to more creation and less consumption. Like the iPad is a media consumption device.” View more
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Apple's latest $599 laptop is poised to revolutionize how kids engage with technology, offering a more productive alternative to iPads. Unlike iPads, which are often seen as media consumption devices, this laptop encourages creativity and active engagement through its keyboard. This shift could lead to a new generation of tech-savvy kids ready to create rather than just consume.
TBPN · Apple’s MacBook Neo, OpenAI’s Pentagon Agreement, Anthropic’s Investors Silent on DoW | Diet TBPN · Mar 05, 2026
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
“And so into all of this in 2022 is when we see the Kids Online Safety Act start to be pushed. This is obviously a very horrible law that is mostly focused around removing LGBTQ people from the Internet. It's the beginning of many of these laws that would restrict smartphone use, restrict online speech, give the government essentially complete control over online speech, remove anonymity from the Web. And this was a very enticing thing. Like, I mean, this was like something that people were excited about. You started …” “And so into all of this in 2022 is when we see the Kids Online Safety Act start to be pushed. This is obviously a very horrible law that is mostly focused around removing LGBTQ people from the Internet. It's the beginning of many of these laws that would restrict smartphone use, restrict online speech, give the government essentially complete control over online speech, remove anonymity from the Web. And this was a very enticing thing. Like, I mean, this was like something that people were excited about. You started to see a lot of Gen Zers like the Design It For Us kids say, like, I'm Gen Z and smartphones have ruined my life. So let's pass these restrictive laws and keep kids offline. Yeah, I mean, I think if you're unhappy and you're convinced that that is the fix to your problems, it's really easy for me to imagine how an adult saying here is this …” View more
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In 2022, the Kids Online Safety Act emerged, aiming to restrict online speech and remove anonymity, largely targeting LGBTQ communities. This sparked a moral panic among Gen Z, who began to blame smartphones for their problems, leading to a push for bans on devices in schools and a campaign to delay smartphone access until eighth grade. This reaction mirrors historical fears about new technologies, from films to Walkmans, showing that societal anxieties about tech are nothing new.
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Dumbphone Owners Have Lost Their Minds: The Logging Off Industrial Complex · Feb 18, 2026
Bannon`s War Room
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Meta's accountability for social media addiction and child safety is a historic legal precedent that highlights the company's failure to protect young users.
The ruling against Meta marks a significant precedent in holding social media companies accountable for the harm their platforms cause to children.
Bannon`s War Room · Episode 5245: META Loses Lawsuit; The Next Steps In Stopping AI Dominance · Mar 25, 2026
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
“… it doesn't happen. Yeah, you hear this rhetoric a lot around Section 230 where it's like, think of the children, and we're seeing things like the Kids Online Safety Act and all of this sort of like legislation emerging that is quote-unquote to protect kids. Would repealing Section 230 create a safer internet for children? I don't think so. Especially a lot of these ID things and the like, we ought to make sure that people have a chance to be heard. I look at, for example, big tech, and big tech is just trying to put money into these political causes that Donald Trump wants. They don't care about kids. If you …” “… For example, without 230 Signal, which is one of the public interest groups that we haven't mentioned, and the people who manage local groups would be sued out of existence, and that ought to be in everybody's interest to be supportive of making sure it doesn't happen. Yeah, you hear this rhetoric a lot around Section 230 where it's like, think of the children, and we're seeing things like the Kids Online Safety Act and all of this sort of like legislation emerging that is quote-unquote to protect kids. Would repealing Section 230 create a safer internet for children? I don't think so. Especially a lot of these ID things and the like, we ought to make sure that people have a chance to be heard. I look at, for example, big tech, and big tech is just trying to put money into these political causes that Donald Trump wants. They don't care about kids. If you care about kids, you should be for my legislation that ensures that people have a right to be heard because they have lawyers, and we have lawyers to protect kids and people who are gonna be heard. Then I think we have to come to the example of SESTA-FOSTA.” View more
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Repealing Section 230 won't create a safer internet for children; it could stifle free speech. This law protects platforms from being liable for user-generated content, allowing controversial but important information to thrive. Without it, platforms might avoid hosting diverse viewpoints, ultimately harming public discourse.
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · The Man Who Created the Internet's Most Important Law: Sen. Wyden Reveals What Big Tech Won't Tell You · Feb 16, 2026
Bannon`s War Room
“their children content about suicide, depression, anxiety, leading to their kids, in many cases, taking their own lives. So this is a very serious matter here, and glad to see some justice for these families. Elizabeth, let's get up. You had your you had your you did an exclusive today. It's about this letter. It's very important. You did have the photo of Ted Cruz. And remember Ted Cruz kind of led the amnesty side But I do think and this is part of the process that maybe Senators Cornyn and Cruz and others realize that …” “their children content about suicide, depression, anxiety, leading to their kids, in many cases, taking their own lives. So this is a very serious matter here, and glad to see some justice for these families. Elizabeth, let's get up. You had your you had your you did an exclusive today. It's about this letter. It's very important. You did have the photo of Ted Cruz. And remember Ted Cruz kind of led the amnesty side But I do think and this is part of the process that maybe Senators Cornyn and Cruz and others realize that the base of this party is really up in arms about this topic And this is this A.I. I'm telling you, folks, behind the scenes where you don't see a lot of energy and save America right now. You see a lot of energy in this massive fight to somehow codify the president's executive order into law. You want to talk to us about this exclusive piece that …” View more
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A bipartisan group of 20 Texas state senators is pressuring U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to strengthen child safety regulations against AI, highlighting a significant push for accountability from tech companies. This comes amid rising public support for laws protecting kids from potential AI abuses, revealing a growing grassroots movement for change at the state level.
Bannon`s War Room · WarRoom Battleground EP 975: Victory For Parents Against META; The Left Is Recruiting Homeless To Commit Voter Fraud In LA · Mar 24, 2026
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
“… let me tell you, Richard Blumenthal is also always at the scene of the crime, like, these are the same lawmakers that went on to push the Kids Online Safety Act, that are pushing Section 230 repeal today, like, they know what they're doing, they understood SESTA-FOSTA as this, like, first effective, like, chip away at this foundational internet law, which is Section 230. And I think, like, so much of it got lost. I was looking back at the SESTA-FOSTA coverage today, most of the articles don't even mention Section 230. Like, they don't talk about why this law was ultimately, like, what it really was, …” “… these laws to get passed, and, and be written very poorly, with very little criticism. I think that the media was so complicit, like, if it were up to me, we would put these people on trial, like, Kamala Harris would be put on trial, like, Richard Blumenthal, let me tell you, Richard Blumenthal is also always at the scene of the crime, like, these are the same lawmakers that went on to push the Kids Online Safety Act, that are pushing Section 230 repeal today, like, they know what they're doing, they understood SESTA-FOSTA as this, like, first effective, like, chip away at this foundational internet law, which is Section 230. And I think, like, so much of it got lost. I was looking back at the SESTA-FOSTA coverage today, most of the articles don't even mention Section 230. Like, they don't talk about why this law was ultimately, like, what it really was, that it's this amendment to Section 230, and here's the broader legal campaign. And so there was no, it's like, everybody just kind of moved on, COVID hit two years later, things got crazy, everyone got very online. And before you know it, we have them taking the next step, Nicosi is back out in public, like, you know, pushing Kids Online Safety. And …” View more
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FOSTA-SESTA is not just a law; it's a strategic assault on Section 230 that threatens online freedom. Lawmakers like Kamala Harris and Richard Blumenthal have pushed this agenda without proper scrutiny, leading to a dangerous precedent for internet legislation. As the moral panic surrounding online safety grows, many overlook the implications for content creators and the broader internet landscape.
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Why The Internet Is Broken · Feb 23, 2026

Top Podcasts About Kids Online Safety Act

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
6 episodes
Bannon`s War Room
Bannon`s War Room
4 episodes
Adam Carolla Show
Adam Carolla Show
2 episodes
TBPN
TBPN
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Mark Levin Podcast
Mark Levin Podcast
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Security Now (Audio)
Security Now (Audio)
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The Shawn Ryan Show
The Shawn Ryan Show
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Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
Terms of Service with Clare Duffy
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Stories Mentioning Kids Online Safety Act

Top Podcasts on Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
Social media giants Meta and YouTube have faced significant legal setbacks, with juries finding them liable in two landmark court cases related to social media addiction. Podcasts are dissecting these verdicts, which focus not just on content but on the platforms' design and structure, and discussing the potential for a $400 million fine against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as the broader implications for Big Tech.
Google YouTube AWS Meta
Mar 27, 2026 · 44 clips · 19 podcasts
Best Podcasts on DHS Airport Disruptions
A prolonged stalemate in Congress over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding has led to significant disruptions, including unpaid TSA agents and widespread airport delays across the country. President Trump issued an emergency order to pay TSA workers, but the political battle between Democrats and Republicans over immigration policy and border security continues to impact national security and travel.
TSA
Mar 24, 2026 · 35 clips · 16 podcasts