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The Current powered by 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

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24:00

Dark Web crimes: Catching father-daughter drug dealers

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/02/06

We take a peek into the Dark Web, where people can hire hitmen, buy poison and hack your computer. Criminals lurk within the dark alleyways of the internet, trying to take advantage of you and those you love. We talk to former FBI special agent Lawrence Wolfenden and take you behind the scenes of true Dark Web crimes. Learn what went into tracking a father and daughter who sold Xanax disguised as organic fitness pills. You'll find out how they were caught and uncover the truth behind the Smiley Face

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27:41

Can you get cancer from what you eat?

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/31

What’s in your gut? We have been hearing so much about gut bacteria. Recent innovations in DNA research have helped doctors uncover the link between gut health and many diseases, including cancer. Kim talks with Dr. Cullen Taniguchi, a radiation oncologist with MD Anderson Cancer Center about the connection between gut health and cancer. Learn about your microbiome and how you can arm it to fight disease. BONUS: Listen for the secret password in this podcast for your chance to win an Amazon Echo

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25:06

Best apps to manage what you watch on TV

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/30

Streaming services have completely changed the way we watch TV. Long gone are the days when new programs launch in the fall, run for 22 weeks, wrap in the spring and go into reruns over the summer. With networks, premium cable channels and streaming services producing original content, there’s no longer a set schedule. It's hard to keep track of when your favorite shows air. Kim and her co-host Mike James have five apps to help manage your binge watching so you don’t miss a thing. Learn more about

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33:56

Time travel the internet with Wayback and Internet...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/25

Join Kim as she talks with Brewster Kahle, founder of the Wayback Machine and Archive.org, a free online digital library that has been archiving web pages since the mid-1990s. After earning a fortune by selling technologies to AOL and Amazon, Kahle set out on a mission to create an archive of web content. Hear about his goal to create the world's largest free online public library, and find out how you can contribute your family's history to the archive of the internet. Learn more about your ad

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28:31

Best Google search alternatives

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/23

Google has become the go to search site but have you ever googled a word only to be bombarded by targeted ads and links that had nothing to do with your question? In this podcast, we will share with you alternatives to Google that will give you the desired results. Whether you’re looking for movies to stream or fabulous photos from space, and anything in between. These browsers will give you less ads, and in many cases, won’t track you like Google does! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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46:38

Make 30% more in revenue using this secret strategy

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/18

We are all familiar with online display ads. They are those ads that jump at you when you are browsing a website. What you may not know, is how these ads end up on a particular page or why you are seeing them. Kim talks to specialist Heath Shaffer, owner of boutique AdOps firm NicheREV, for an insider scoop on everything that goes into the ads that you see, from advertisers who bid for the spot to the details that go into serving the ad on the website, and most of all, how to make money as a

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25:31

Apps that are tracking you and stealing your data

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/16

Have you ever had an app ask you to access your phone's location? How about the app that wants access to your smartphone camera and contact list. It has become second nature to share this info with the app, but did you ever stop to think: where does all this data go? Our lives are being tracked and sold to companies. In this podcast you will learn who is tracking you, how they can get to your personal information and most importantly where your data is being sent. Learn more about your ad choices

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44:59

Morning routines of the super successful

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/11

Do you know what the main key ingredient to success is? Habit! Get ready for some truly life-changing stories and tips from highly motivated movers and shakers. You'll learn from their habits how they stay on top of their game. We talk to VU Dream founder and podcaster Mark Metry as well as CEO and renowned attorney Joseph Harary about how they became successful and what they did to get there. By the end of this podcast, you'll be loaded with tools to guide you on your own transformation. Learn more

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33:16

The rare and amazing events happening in space in 2019

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/09

Solar & lunar eclipses, planetary flybys, and other rare events in space are making 2019 the year to look skyward. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at all the cool things that are happening in the sky this year that can't be missed. We talk to renowned astronomer Andrew Fraknoi, professor at the Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning at San Francisco State University, about what specific events we will see in the sky this year and what's the best way to view them. Learn more about your

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32:31

The tech that didn't make it to 2019

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/04

2018 was an interesting year for tech. Between anxiety-inducing social network breaches and new forensic DNA databases to buggy mobile devices and killer driverless cars, it seems we've seen it all. But now that we are in 2019, what tech devices are we going to see this year? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at the tech that did not make it in 2018 as well as what tech we might be seeing as we enter the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:00

What you need to know about the 5G revolution

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2019/01/02

The future may get here faster than we think, as the world races toward 5G wireless technology. 5G will be faster, revolutionary and could even fight terrorism? This is much more than a just an upgrade; it could allow for driverless cars and smart cities. It will be unlike anything the world has seen before. Will this breakthrough come at a cost to your health, increasing the risk of disease and disorders? In this Komando on Demand podcast, Kim looks at why 5G is both astonishing and dangerous

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26:40

How the MP3 player revolutionized the world

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/12/28

Vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs were once the staple for listening to music. Then, the invention of the MP3 player revolutionized the portable music industry and set the stage for the technology we have today. But when and where did the MP3 player get its start? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at the history of music technology and how the MP3 player revolutionized how we listen to music, audiobooks, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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36:12

Can your smartphone really cause cancer or ADHD?

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/12/26

They used to say smoking wasn't harmful to our health. Today, researchers and doctors are warning about radio frequency radiation which comes from our wireless technology, but are we listening? Don’t miss this Komando On Demand podcast as I talk to the researchers behind the film "Generation Zapped," an eye-opening documentary about the health risks caused by RF frequencies such as brain cancer, ADHD, and other medical issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:01

How to avoid work-at-home scams and make money with...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/12/21

Have you ever wanted to work a side job to make a little extra money from home? Maybe you've dreamed of leaving your current job to work full time from the comfort of your own home. Sounds good, but how do you differentiate between scams and legitimate money-making jobs? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim takes a hard look at work-at-home scams as well as work at home success stories. Kim also gives some tips and advice on how to tell whether that job offer is legitimate or a scam. Learn more

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32:30

The Apple Watch Series 4 can detect A-Fib and save...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/12/14

The Apple Watch was built with the intention of being a health and fitness gadget. Most wearable devices can take our pulse and measure our blood pressure. Apple took this to the next level when it introduced a new feature this year. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim takes a look at the new Apple Watch Series 4 and its new ability to take an ECG. But how reliable is it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:41

Can meditation apps really help your body, mind and...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/12/12

Trouble sleeping? Anxious? Depressed? You’re not alone. What if the relief you needed was right at your fingertips? Mobile meditation apps have been popping up and many are turning to them for relief. But are they really worthwhile and effective? In this Komando On Demand podcast, Kim will share some valuable insight to decide whether these apps are worth checking out - and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:25

Back from the dead - Hollywood spends major cash to...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/12/07

The entertainment industry is spending millions to resurrect dead celebrities using sophisticated digital technology that will ensure that iconic figures like Michael Jackson, Carrie Fisher and Audrey Hepburn live on forever. Could this technology replace real life actors? And what are the moral ramifications of this amazing technology? In this Komando on Demand podcast, Kim speaks with some of the digital wizards who work major movie magic to bring deceased actors and entertainers back to the big

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37:09

How does Google impact your intellect?

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/12/04

How often do you turn to the internet for answers about health concerns, creating travel plans, where to eat, and directions to get there? If your answer is "All the time," you're not alone. But could our dependence on tech be inhibiting us from thinking critically and making decisions? While the jury is out about whether or not our tech is really dumbing us down, there might be some evidence that we are relying on tech to perform things that used to define us as uniquely human. Learn more about

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29:25

Forensic genealogy - From finding a blood relative to...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/11/30

Forensic DNA analysis has been used by law enforcement for years to help solve some of the biggest crimes. But with the rise of DNA analysis and forensic genealogy companies such as 23andMe, Ancestry, and Genomelink, some ethical questions must be answered. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim explores how law enforcement uses forensic DNA analysis to solve notorious criminal cases as well as the ethics and privacy issues of DNA data banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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42:23

Go inside the world of child sex trafficking,...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2018/11/28

Kids run away in search of love only to be held captive by sex traffickers, hate groups, and terrorists. Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in the United States. Learn how innocent-looking apps and recruiters are luring our kids in this can’t miss Komando on Demand episode. It might just save a life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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