Episodes
Nov. 28, 2024
Protecting Children: Combating Online and Offline Exploitation
In this episode of Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes, Donna is joined by Fr. Bill George to discuss the alarming issues of child sexual abuse and exploitation both online and offline. Fr. George, senior advisor to the pr...
Nov. 21, 2024
Harrison's Journey Toward Digital Intentionalism
In today's episode of Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes, Donna is joined by Harrison Haynes who shares his personal story of being groomed while playing video games online and his journey toward healing and digital inten...
Nov. 14, 2024
Preventing Online Crimes Against Kids
In this episode of Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes, Donna speaks with Special Agent Courtney Goode about the grim reality of online crimes against children. They discuss law enforcement's role in combating sexual preda...
Nov. 7, 2024
AI, Online Child Exploitation, Prosecution & Prevention
John Pizzuro, CEO of Raven and former commander of the New Jersey ICAC Task Force, joins Donna to discuss the legislative challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in online child exploitation. Topics include Raven’s...
Oct. 31, 2024
The Children's Internet Safety Presidential Pledge
This episode features Donna and Michael Letts, founder of InVestUSA. They delve into the grave issue of online child exploitation, and how the bi-partisan 2024 Children's Internet Safety Presidential Pledge is a step toward s...
Oct. 24, 2024
Big Tech Accountability and The Dirty Dozen List
Donna is joined by Lina Nealon, Vice President and Director of Corporate Advocacy for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. They discuss Big Tech’s role in facilitating sexual exploitation. and break down NCOSE’s “Dirty...
Oct. 17, 2024
Digital Addictions: Safeguarding Young Minds
In this episode, Donna is joined by mental health expert Rens de Koning to discuss the pressing issue of digital addiction and its impact on young minds, particularly in the context of online sexual exploitation. They explore...
Oct. 10, 2024
How to Protect Kids in a Sexually Toxic Pornified Culture
Donna is joined by guest Gene McConnell, founder of Authentic Relationships International. They delve into the impact of early exposure to pornography on children and share personal stories. They highlight the connection betw...
Oct. 3, 2024
Michael Reagan's Story: Child Survivor to Safety Advocate
On today's episode of Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes-- Donna is joined by Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman. The discussion centers around his personal experiences with ch...
Sept. 26, 2024
Sextortion: Gavin's Tragic Story and His Dad’s Fight for Change
In this episode, Donna and South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey, discuss the tragic loss of his son, Gavin, who took his own life after becoming a victim of sextortion in July 2022. The discussion explores Guffey's ad...
Sept. 19, 2024
Online Privacy: Dead or Alive?
In this week's episode, Donna is joined by tech policy expert Rick Lane and Enough Is Enough board member Greg Rohde to discuss the state of online privacy, the intersection of privacy and child exploitation, and the need for...
Sept. 12, 2024
TikTok: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
The popular social media platform TikTok is under heavy scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers over concerns ranging from child safety to national security. In this episode, Donna is joined by tech experts Geoffrey Cain and Rick Lane to ...
Sept. 5, 2024
Online Gaming & Internet Addiction: The Lure, the Risks, the Cure
In this must-listen premiere episode, Donna and Dr. Doan dive into the dangerous world of internet and video game addiction impacting today's youth. They reveal startling statistics behind the problem, discuss the alarming ri...