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Online safety in the age of AI w/Fuzzy Technoogies CEO Kalie NitzscheFuzzy Technologies CEO Kalie Nitzsche is an online safety advocate, and former Adobe tech sales leader, whose founder story began by necessity after falling victim to a dating app dupester.    As an MBA who went to college on a soccer scholarship, her track record is one of bringing passion, grit and smarts to all her endeavors.   But despite having savvy in spades, it wasn't enough to protect her when she unwittingly swiped right on the wrong profile.  After discovering the deception in the most dramatic of ways and crying all the tears, Kalie realized she was not alone in suffering at the hands of bad players who falsely represent themselves online and that it was time to make Lemon Drop martinis from the lemons life had served her. After doing research and being unable to find an easy-to-use, affordable consumer online identity check app, Kalie made her heartbreak actionable and the idea for Fuzzy Digital Gutcheck was born.  Links:https://www.fuzzywatchdog.com/https://www.instagram.com/kalienitzsche/Tags:AI Ethics,Celebrity,Female Entrepreneur,Inspiring,Online Dating,Safety,Single Mom,Startup,Startup Fundraising,Tech Entrepreneur,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the country, the growing threats to freedom of speech, and what's happening to democracy right now. They unpack how power is being challenged, how dissent is being treated, and why protecting a free press and open debate has never been more important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Democratic strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis for a no-nonsense conversation about the chaos rippling across the country and the forces driving it. They break down Don's arrest, the escalating attacks on freedom of the press, and Donald Trump's increasingly alarming calls to nationalize U.S. elections. Plus, they dig into the growing cracks inside the MAGA movement, as some of Trump's loudest supporters appear to be turning on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Senator Mark Kelly for a sober, urgent conversation about the state of the nation and the growing threats to democracy. They break down Donald Trump's escalating attacks on free speech and the free press, including his previous targeting of Senator Kelly for doing nothing more than accurately stating the law to members of the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Senator Mark Kelly for a sober, urgent conversation about the state of the nation and the growing threats to democracy. They break down Donald Trump's escalating attacks on free speech and the free press, including his previous targeting of Senator Kelly for doing nothing more than accurately stating the law to members of the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Senator Raphael Warnock for a clear-eyed conversation about the state of the nation and why this moment should concern every American. From escalating attacks on journalism and free speech to growing threats against free and fair elections, they break down what's at stake, who's responsible, and why silence isn't an option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with author, journalist, and Pivot podcast host Kara Swisher for a candid conversation about his recent arrest and what it signals for the future of free speech and freedom of the press in America. They dig into the growing pattern of intimidation toward journalists, the chilling effect these moments can have on reporting, and why a free press is essential, especially when power is being challenged. This isn't just about one incident; it's about what happens when journalism itself is put on trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Brian Tyler Cohen to break down everything that happened and why it should worry everyone who cares about free speech and a free press. From targeting journalists for doing their jobs to chilling signals sent to newsrooms nationwide, this isn't just about one incident. It's about the dangerous precedent being set, who benefits from it, and what comes next if it goes unchecked.

On this episode of ABL Live, we're talking about the arrest of Don Lemon in Los Angeles just before the Grammy Awards for his role in the Minnesota church storming, journalists all over television having no understanding of the law and how it works as it relates to them, Los Angeles protests kicking into overdrive, unbelievable tax hikes in California and Virginia among other states, and much more!

Don goes off on Megyn Kelly's cold, inhumane response to the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents. This isn't an isolated slip-up for Megyn, it's part of a long pattern of appalling commentary that excuses state violence and dehumanizes victims. Don breaks down why this kind of rhetoric is dangerous, and why it deserves to be called out, loudly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don calls out the staggering MAGA hypocrisy around the Second Amendment. A man was killed by federal agents and is now being vilified simply for legally owning a firearm, one he never brandished and that agents had already removed before shooting him. Yet facts don't matter when lies are more convenient. Don breaks down how MAGA's “gun rights” rhetoric collapses the moment it no longer serves their narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Colby Hall to break down how Donald Trump is handling the ongoing ICE chaos and why it's blowing up in his face. From Minneapolis to the national backlash, Trump's approach to immigration enforcement and federal force looks increasingly unstable and out of control. Colby and Don dig into why the administration's narrative isn't sticking, how public outrage is growing, and what this means for Trump politically as protests spread and pressure mounts.

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to unpack Donald Trump's embarrassing performance at the World Economic Forum, from the rambling rhetoric to his concepts of a deal for Greenland. They break down why the world is cringing, what this says about Trump's approach to diplomacy, and how this kind of spectacle undermines U.S. credibility on the global stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don and Dr. Frita break down chilling new reporting in the killing of Renée Nicole Good. She reportedly still had a pulse for minutes after being shot, while a doctor on scene was denied permission to help. They examine how this tragedy may have been preventable if care hadn't been blocked, and what this says about ICE's actions and accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down Donald Trump's bizarre obsession with taking Greenland, his jaw-dropping claim that NATO is our enemy, and the stunned backlash from world leaders calling him a bully and an international gangster. Unhinged, dangerous, and embarrassing. This is not how global leadership works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist and CNN legal analyst and author of Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive '80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation, Elliot Williams to talk about his new book and how its themes echo in today's chaos. Williams's Five Bullets revisits the infamous 1984 Bernhard Goetz subway shooting and the divisive trial that followed, exploring race, crime, fear, and how media and politics shaped public perception. As a former federal prosecutor and senior official in the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, Williams brings a unique perspective on how agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have changed over time. He and Don discuss how enforcement priorities and the lack of humanity or training in some federal agencies today contrast with how law and justice should function, and why understanding history matters now more than ever. This episode is brought to you by OneSkin. Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code DON at https://www.oneskin.co/DON #oneskinpod This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/NEW YEAR or text “DON” to Five Eleven Five Eleven. And help protect a country that belongs to all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Rep. John Garamendi to take a deep look at the pressing crises facing the nation right now. They start with the fallout from the ongoing ICE violence in Minneapolis and across the country, including multiple federal shootings that have left communities outraged and demanding answers, and discuss the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding these enforcement actions. They break down Trump's threats to use the Insurrection Act and deploy military force domestically to what these kinds of unchecked powers mean for civil liberties, democratic norms, and the rule of law. But what can lawmakers in Washington actually do to fight back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to make sense of the chaos we're living in right now. They talk frankly about ICE and its increasingly inhumane and cruel practices, how fear and intimidation are being normalized, and what that means for communities across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break down the chaos dominating the news today. From the expanding ICE raids to reports of federal agents stopping people on the street and demanding proof of citizenship, they ask the obvious question: what is happening here? Don and Michael dig into why this escalation is alarming, how it clashes with basic constitutional protections, and what it means when a government starts treating everyday life like a checkpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down a recent podcast appearance by influencer Nick Shirley, the same creator whose viral video alleging child care fraud at Somali-run day care centers in Minnesota helped thrust the story into the national spotlight and ultimately contributed to an ICE surge in Minneapolis. Don examines how this kind of viral, unverified content can shape political narratives, influence policy, and even prompt federal action, regardless of whether the underlying claims have been substantiated. While Shirley's video alleged widespread fraud and drew millions of views, state officials later found no clear evidence of fraud at many of the featured centers. In today's rapid media cycle anyone can say anything, even without solid evidence, and have it spread like wildfire, often with real consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don responds to recent comments from Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers about Jasmine Crockett's run for Senate, and he doesn't hold back. Don takes a hard look at whether these remarks, and others like them, are rooted in racial bias and whether they reinforce harmful double standards that women of color routinely face when they seek higher office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don revisits January 6th and confronts the ongoing effort by Donald Trump and the MAGA movement to rewrite history. From minimizing the violence to denying what millions watched unfold in real time, these revisionist narratives aim to erase the reality of that day. This was an attack on the U.S. Capitol fueled by lies. Don breaks down what actually happened, why the facts still matter, and how attempts to sanitize or ignore the violence pose a real danger to accountability and democratic norms. This isn't about partisan spin. It's about memory, truth, and refusing to let misinformation replace documented history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Mike Nellis to talk about the state of the country and the chaos shaping this political moment. They dig into Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to obscure and downplay the Epstein files, why transparency keeps being resisted, and what that says about power and accountability. The conversation then turns to Trump's bizarre and persistent obsession with taking over Greenland, a reminder of how casually some people treat other nations, as assets to be claimed, not sovereign places with people and history. Finally, Don and Mike look ahead to the midterms and beyond, breaking down what Democrats should be doing right now: messaging, strategy, priorities, and how to meet voters where they actually are instead of where consultants wish they were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Michael Cohen for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the nation and the moment we're living in right now. They dig into growing concerns about Donald Trump's mental decline, the escalating and dangerous situation involving Venezuela and Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro, and the continued fallout from the Epstein files, which refuse to fade despite repeated efforts to downplay their significance. From foreign policy chaos to unanswered questions about accountability at home, Don and Michael break down how all of these threads intersect and what they reveal about power, instability, and where the country may be headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don and the team break down some of the wildest, most unhinged moments from Donald Trump's speech at the Kennedy Center, and there was no shortage of material. From bragging about taking cognitive tests, to inventing brand new ways to do math, to rambling detours that left audiences scratching their heads, the speech was a masterclass in chaos. We'll walk through the moments that stood out, explain why they matter, and talk honestly about what this kind of performance says about where things are headed. It's equal parts jaw-dropping, bewildering, and darkly funny, with receipts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down the outrageous move by Pete Hegseth to censure Mark Kelly and threaten cuts to his retirement pay, all over a video Kelly made with other lawmakers reminding members of the military that they are not required to obey unlawful orders. Let's be clear about what's happening here. Hegseth isn't enforcing discipline, he's punishing a senator for telling the military to follow the law. This is dangerous, unprecedented, and part of a broader pattern by the administration to clamp down on dissent and intimidate anyone who challenges its authority. A stark look at power, retaliation, and why protecting lawful speech matters more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Don sits down with Mike Nellis to take stock of where the country stands coming out of the Christmas season. They talk about the mixed signals in the economy, the public mood after the holidays, and how people are really feeling as we turn the page on the year. The conversation also dives into the state of corporate media, what's shifting, what's breaking, and how trust, access, and power are reshaping the news landscape. Finally, Don and Mike look ahead to 2026, what to expect politically, culturally, and economically, and what signals are already flashing now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break down the latest developments in the Epstein files and the mounting evidence tying Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. As new documents and revelations continue to surface, the DOJ appears determined to downplay or muddy the significance of what's coming out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Don breaks down some of the most revealing documents to emerge from the latest batch of Epstein files, including letters and correspondence that raise serious questions and do not look good for Donald Trump. Don walks through what these documents show, why they matter, and how they complicate the ongoing efforts to downplay Trump's connections to Epstein. As more material becomes public, the denials are getting harder to sustain, and the calls for accountability are growing louder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down Nicki Minaj's recent appearance at a Turning Point USA summit, where she went full MAGA, openly praising Donald Trump and JD Vance. Don walks through what she said, the reaction it sparked online, and what it means when major pop culture figures align themselves with far-right political movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down the explosive reporting surrounding CBS chief Bari Weiss pulling a planned 60 Minutes segment, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the journalism world. Don also highlights the courage of reporter Sharyn Alfonsi, who spoke out forcefully against the move in a blistering internal critique, raising urgent questions about editorial independence, corporate pressure, and the future of one of the most trusted names in American journalism. What does this say about the direction CBS is taking? Who gets to decide what stories the public is allowed to see? A necessary conversation about media power, integrity, and the cost of speaking truth inside legacy newsrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in an upside down world. New reports say that the Trump administration is "encouraging white men to sue if they believe they've been victims of DEI-related discrimination." Huh?! The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has even posted on social media to spread this message, and the Vice President has reposted this and doubled down on the assertions. In a year when Black people (Black women in particular) have experienced more job loss than any other demographic, this is the message coming from the white house? Join Don to break this craziness down. This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don takes a stroll through Barack Obama's 2025 favorites list, breaking down the songs, movies, and books that made the former president's annual roundup. From standout tracks to must-watch films and page-turning reads, Don reacts to what made the list, what surprised him, and what's getting added to his own queue. This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don takes on a persistent and deeply dishonest narrative: that the left is “normalizing antisemitism.” The reality is that it's coming from the Republican Party. From government agencies soft-pedaling swastikas and nooses as merely “divisive,” to GOP nominees and youth organizations openly embracing Nazi rhetoric, this moment demands clarity about where the real danger lies. A sharp, unflinching breakdown of hypocrisy, power, and why misdirected panic only helps extremism thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with writer and political analyst Ahmed Baba to take stock of the state of the nation, and it isn't pretty. From Donald Trump's disgusting comments following the tragic death of Rob Reiner, to his public tantrum insisting the economy is “perfect” while Americans struggle to afford basics, the disconnect between rhetoric and reality has never been more glaring. They break down Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, the widening gap between what he says and what people are living, and why his approval ratings continue to slide as patience wears thin across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by Michael Cohen to discuss the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife and the deeply disturbing response from Donald Trump that followed. In a moment that demanded compassion and basic human decency, Trump chose something else entirely. His words have sparked widespread outrage and disbelief, raising a stark question: how can anyone possibly defend this kind of response? Don and Michael Cohen break down what Trump said, why it crossed a line for so many Americans, and what it reveals about his character, judgment, and capacity for empathy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down the failure of Bari Weiss' CBS town hall with Erika Kirk, an event that ultimately fell flat with viewers. The ratings were weak, the response was mixed at best, and many were left questioning the editorial choices behind the broadcast. Don examines why the town hall struggled to connect, the lack of journalistic pushback, and what this moment may signal about CBS's apparent attempt to shift right in search of a new audience. Is this a misread of what viewers actually want? And what does it mean for a legacy network navigating a rapidly changing media landscape? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington was rocked by an explosive new Vanity Fair article that pulls back the curtain on life inside Trump's White House, and the revelations are stunning. The piece is based on a year's worth of on-the-record conversations with Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, who rarely speaks to the press. Over 11 interviews, Wiles paints a vivid and troubling picture of a volatile president, describing what she calls Trump's “alcoholic's personality,” ongoing internal chaos, and mounting foreign policy tensions, including a brewing conflict involving Venezuela. Don breaks down the most jaw-dropping revelations from the article, what it reveals about the dysfunction at the highest levels of power, and why these disclosures matter, not just as gossip, but as a serious warning about leadership, stability, and decision-making in the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don takes a closer look at the recent CBS town hall featuring Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, and what it signals about the direction the network may be heading under Bari Weiss's leadership. While the event was framed as a moment of reflection and healing, the faith-driven language, tone, and noticeable lack of journalistic pushback raised eyebrows for many viewers. Don breaks down what was said, what wasn't challenged, and why this style of coverage is leaving some audiences unsettled about the role of journalism, accountability, and rigor in high-profile media spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with friends of the show Wajahat Ali and Joy Reid to talk about the current political climate and the pervasive, deeply entrenched system of white supremacy that continues to pit working-class Americans against one another. Together, they explore what real solidarity looks like, how communities can resist being manipulated, and what it will take to build a more honest, equitable political culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this conversation from last week, where Don sits down with Tommy Christopher to break down the latest media shakeup and the Warner Bros. Discovery/Netflix deal, a move that could reshape the entire media landscape. What does it mean for journalism, entertainment, and the future of news? They also dive into Donald Trump's recent comments about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants, remarks that were disgusting, vulgar, and blatantly racist. Don and Tommy unpack why these statements are so dangerous and what they signal about the escalating rhetoric coming from Trump and his allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don addresses the recent disgusting rhetoric from Donald Trump, starting with him calling a reporter “Piggy,” and escalating into a full-on racist tirade targeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants. It's vile. It's dangerous. It's racist. And it is absolutely unacceptable from anyone, let alone the president. Don breaks down why this rhetoric is so harmful, how it fuels hate and violence, and what it reveals about Trump's increasingly unhinged desperation. This isn't just words. It's part of a long pattern of dehumanizing attacks designed to divide, distract, and incite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with attorney Dina Doll to break down the latest news surrounding the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect arrest, investigating MAGA conspiracy theories, how Trump has been hateful since the very beginning, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist and friend of The Don Lemon Show Ahmed Baba to break down all the major news of the day. They dive into the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, where questions of war crimes and accountability continue to grow. They also unpack the newly released images from Epstein's island, discussing what they reveal, why they're so unsettling, and the ongoing fight to get the full Epstein files released to the public. It's a wide-ranging, sharp, and candid conversation about power, truth, and the chaos unfolding across the political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Congressman Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, to discuss the newly released photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's island. House Democrats unveiled the material this week, and the images are both creepy and unsettling. Don and Congressman Garcia break down what these visuals show, why they matter, and the bigger question on everyone's mind: Why haven't the full Epstein files been released yet? Who is stalling? What's being protected? And how much more does the public deserve to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by friend of the show and Democratic strategist Mike Nellis for a lively breakdown of the news of the day. They dig into the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, unpack the newest economic numbers and what they mean for the country, and even squeeze in a little football talk along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Rep. Jimmy Gomez to dig into all the major news of the day, and there's a lot to cover. They break down the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, Trump's latest pardon, and the growing sense of lawlessness radiating from the administration. Rep. Gomez also walks Don through the new legislation he's introducing to combat the inhumane immigration tactics we're seeing across the country and to address the mounting affordability crisis that's squeezing millions of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break down all the news of the day, and there is a lot to unpack. From the absurd, shifting explanations surrounding the Venezuelan boat strikes to today's absolutely batshit crazy cabinet meeting, the chaos inside the Trump administration is on full display. Don and Michael dig into the dysfunction, the contradictions, the political fallout, and the sheer madness of a government that can't settle on a story, or stay awake, during its own meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices