Doing Tech Right

Teaching AI Literacy in K–12: Beyond the Hype and Hysteria

ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and Education Director Kerry Gallagher dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of artificial intelligence in education. As school boards grapple with a rising "techlash" and parents voice their concerns, Larry and Kerry...

How Online Algorithms & Profit Motives Fuel Youth Radicalization | Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss

In this episode of Doing Tech Right from ConnectSafely, host Larry Magid talks with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, professor at American University and founding director of PERIL (the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab), about how...

AI’s Environmental Costs, Copyright Battles, and Privacy Risks (Part 2 with Dr. Karen Boyd)

AI’s Environmental Costs, Copyright Battles, and Privacy Risks (Part 2 with Dr. Karen Boyd) In part two of Larry Magid’s interview with Dr. Karen Boyd on Doing Tech Right, they discuss AI’s environmental impact, noting that video streaming often uses...

AI Ethics in Education with Dr. Karen Boyd

In this episode, Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher discuss the ethical implications of AI in education with values and technology researcher Dr. Karen Boyd.  The conversation explores critical questions facing educators today: When should students be...

Power of Zero: Online safety skills from day one

In this episode of Doing Tech Right, Larry  talks with Nicholas Carlisle, CEO of Power of Zero, about childhood moving online and the rapid spread of AI as a transformative “general purpose technology.” Carlisle explains the origin of Power of Zero’s...

Evolving Games - From Youth to Young Adult Safety in Gaming With Matt Soeth

This week, Larry speaks with longtime ConnectSafely partner Matthew Soeth, head of the nonprofit Thriving in Games group, about why online games matter and how to make multiplayer gaming safer and more fun.  They discuss the social, cognitive, and...

AI, Deepfakes, and Raising Resilient Kids

In this episode of Doing Tech Right, Kerry Gallagher and Larry Magid explore how conversational AI can feel human, why that can be both useful and risky, and what it means for children, families, and educators. They discuss the importance of...

Safety from Youth to Young Adulthood with Trisha Prabhu

Larry is joined by Trisha Prabhu, who created the Rethink app at 13 to prompt users to pause before posting potentially harmful words. Now in law school, Prabhu leads Rethink Citizens, a nonprofit focused on K–12 education and empowerment through a...

Evolving Online Safety from Childhood to Adulthood with Amanda Lenhart

Larry hosts Amanda Lenhart to discuss her newest study for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, where kids and parents used playful activities to surface challenges and brainstorm solutions for managing technology at home. Lenhart explains a key takeaway:...

Safety, Policy, and the LGBTQ+ Community with Shae Gardner

This week Larry Magid interviews Shea Gardner, director of policy and research for LGBT Tech, about LGBTQ+ experiences online and the organization’s policy work. Gardner shares that LGBTQ+ people rely on digital spaces for community and resources but...

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Safer Internet Day

In honor of Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, this special podcast episode features ConnectSafely’s education director, Kerry Gallagher, in conversation with Mikki Wilson, the National PTA's Connected National Ambassador.  They’re...

Seniors and Tech: Dispelling Myths and Building Skills

In this episode of Doing Tech Right, host Larry Magid interviews Ovee, a high school student and founder of the nonprofit 'Tech Me Kid.' The organization connects tech-savvy teens with senior citizens in need of technology assistance. Ovee discusses...

Skin Gambling and Financial Scams Targeting Teens: with Vicki Shotbolt

Understanding and Combatting Online Financial Scams Targeting Teens | With Vicki Shotbolt In this episode, we speak with Vicki Shotbolt, Founder and CEO of the UK-based organization Parent Zone. Vicki discusses the pressing issues surrounding online...

Truth Unchained: A Young Leader Making a Stand Against Trafficking and Exploitation

In this episode of Doing Tech Right, host Larry Magid converses with Katelynn Nguyen, a high school senior and advocate for digital wellbeing, about the pressing issues of online trafficking, and sextortion. Katelynn, a member of Snapchat's Teen...

Special Episode on Countering Digital Hate feat. Imran Ahmed

Larry Magid hosts Imran Ahmed, founder and CEO of the Center for Combating Digital Hate, on the 'Doing Tech Right' podcast. They discuss the prevalence and amplification of hate on social media platforms, the algorithms that drive engagement through...

Insights on Preventing Child Exploitation

Larry Magid hosts Erin Williamson, Chief Program & Strategy Officer at Love146, to discuss child trafficking, exploitation, and the role of trauma-informed care, prevention, and education. They delve into the distinction between online and...

Getting that First Device: Phones, Tablets, and Timing

We’re moving from the first season of our podcast, where we asked, “Are We Doing Tech Right?” to a new title: Doing Tech Right. This episode marks a fresh chapter, with a deeper focus on actionable advice and tips that make parenting and educating...

The Argument for Arguing Better

Larry speaks with Maya Whitaker of the Bay Area Urban Debate League about how debate fosters critical thinking and respectful dialogue. They discuss how learning to argue both sides of an issue can help students navigate social media, avoid echo...

Crossing Borders: Legal Insights on Immigration and Technology

Kate Lincoln Goldfinch, CEO and founding attorney of Lincoln Goldfinch Law, joins us to discuss how technology impacts immigration policy and enforcement. She shares the challenges and complexities faced by immigrants, particularly under heightened...

Unlocking Sound Sleep for Children and Teens

In the latest episode of the ConnectSafely podcast, Larry  speaks with Dr. Anil Rama, founder of Sleep and Brain and adjunct assistant clinical professor at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. Dr. Rama shares his insights into how...