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Julie Barrett is joined by Ben Gillenwater — The Family IT Guy, a cybersecurity expert with 30+ years of experience building and securing large‑scale systems. Ben has become one of the most trusted voices helping parents understand what’s really happening behind the scenes of kids’ technology, apps, and devices.

In this interview, we dig into the truth behind today’s “child safety” laws — including the App Store Accountability Act, KOSA, and the growing wave of age‑verification mandates sweeping the country. These policies claim to protect kids, but Ben explains why they actually create massive data‑collection systems, expand surveillance, and give Big Tech and government unprecedented control over digital identity.

We cover:

Ben’s background in cybersecurity and why he started The Family IT Guy

How “kid‑safe” apps still expose children to harmful content

Why age verification = identity verification = surveillance

The hidden risks inside the App Store Accountability Act

How KOSA incentivizes platforms to over‑collect data and over‑restrict speech

Why these laws don’t stop kids from accessing harmful content

What parents can do TODAY to protect their kids without relying on Big Tech or government

Practical device setups, routines, and digital literacy strategies that actually work

If you’re a parent, policymaker, or anyone concerned about privacy, digital rights, or child safety, this conversation is essential.

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June 24th marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022—a monumental moment for the pro-life movement. But as we reflect on that victory, it’s clear the fight for life is far from over.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. William Lile, The ProLife Doc—a board-certified OB/GYN and national pro-life speaker—who brings a unique blend of medical expertise, biblical conviction, and compassion to the discussion. We talk about:

• Why the unborn should be treated as patients and persons
• How pastors, citizens, and local leaders can effectively engage the culture
• What it looks like to defend life in a post-Roe society
• How science, scripture, and strategy come together in today’s pro-life movement

Dr. Lile reminds us that every heartbeat, every ultrasound, every medical advancement reinforces what we already know: life begins at conception—and it’s our calling to defend it. ProLife Doc | Make the Right Choice | Pensacola, Fl.

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Just when you thought the radical left couldn’t get more unhinged, the Summer of Love 2.0 has arrived—and it’s even more organized than 2020. I'm Julie Barrett breaks down the violent anti-ICE riots erupting across Democrat-run cities, the gaslighting from politicians like Gavin Newsom, and how our children are being indoctrinated through public schools with radical “decolonization” ideology.

We saw this coming. The question is—are we ready?

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• Why this chaos is 100% by design
• The coordinated effort behind these protests
• The disturbing rise of decolonization in public education
• House Bill 1321 and why WA Democrats are preparing for battle

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When LaToya Richards' four-month-old daughter Harper fell from a changing table, what should have been a routine precautionary doctor's visit spiraled into a months-long nightmare that nearly destroyed their family. This powerful episode exposes the terrifying reality of medical kidnapping in blue states and how quickly parental rights can be stripped away by zealous government agencies.

Bryce and LaToya Richards share the minute-by-minute account of their ordeal - from hospital staff who initially reassured them that changing table falls were common, to social workers who appeared at their door, to the seven officers with battering rams who came to forcibly remove their daughter. Their story reveals how exercising constitutional rights can be weaponized against parents, with CPS text messages later obtained through FOIA requests showing officials mocking their legal choices with comments like "it's their constitutional right, lol."

The conversation takes listeners deep into the mechanics of how these systems operate. We discover the financial incentives driving child removal, how evidence that would exonerate parents is deliberately omitted from reports, and why conservative families appear to be disproportionately targeted. Though all medical tests eventually cleared the Richards of any wrongdoing, they faced a nearly year-long battle to be fully exonerated - a battle that ultimately drove them to leave Washington state for Texas.

This episode isn't just a cautionary tale; it's a practical guide for parents. The Richards offer specific strategies for protecting your family, from understanding your rights to creating emergency plans. Their experience illuminates why more families are fleeing blue states and provides crucial information about how state residency affects jurisdictional protection of your children.

Whether you're a parent concerned about government overreach or simply value constitutional freedoms, this conversation reveals uncomfortable truths about systems supposedly designed to protect our most vulnerable. Listen, share, and prepare - before your family faces a similar nightmare.

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A veteran teacher with 23 years of experience discusses the alarming impact of artificial intelligence in education and how it's creating a generation unable to process or retain knowledge.

• Knowledge builds like a pyramid, with basic facts forming foundations for more complex understanding
• Students using AI to complete assignments bypass essential learning processes needed for knowledge retention
• The ability to recall information from memory is crucial for making connections across different domains
• Teachers are increasingly using AI to create lessons and grade students' AI-generated work
• Most students lack the knowledge base to evaluate whether AI-generated content is accurate
• One-to-one device policies in schools create dependency and reduce students' ability to develop essential skills
• Screen dependency corresponds with declining handwriting skills and reduced ability to focus
• Government-controlled AI in education could potentially control what information students receive
• Parents should limit screen time, encourage reading physical books, and provide outdoor play opportunities
• Finding communities that share your educational values becomes increasingly important as schools become more technology-dependent

Take control of your child's education by serving as their project manager and finding resources aligned with your family's values.

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Join Julie Barrett for an exclusive interview with Chris Evans (@ALegalProcess on X), a political refugee from Seattle, a Scottsdale-based corporate lawyer and education reform advocate, as we dive into the mental health crisis gripping public schools. Known for his fierce defense of parental rights and vocational training, Chris has become a prominent voice on X and Substack, challenging activist-driven school policies and championing practical, instruction-focused education over therapeutic approaches. With a track record of influencing Arizona’s education laws, including the passage of SB1437, he brings sharp insights and bold perspectives to the table. Tune in to hear his take on addressing the mental health challenges facing students today!

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, who challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding this hot-button issue. As a homeschooling advocate and leader of a Christ-centered educational organization, Robert pulls back the curtain on the supposed freedom offered by school choice. He shares insights from his provocative article, "The Dependency Trap: Why School Choice is a False Promise," and recounts his journey in homeschooling, revealing the global impact of Classical Conversations.

This episode critically examines the school choice movement, highlighting the hidden dangers of government involvement in education. Bortins discusses how school choice may lead to dependency rather than independence, unpacking the implications of ESAs and vouchers on parental rights and long-term educational outcomes.

• Dissecting the concept of school choice and its implications 
• The role of government in school funding and control 
• Understanding the dependency trap created by government money 
• The financial motivations behind advocacy for school choice 
• Exploring the consequences for homeschooling and future educational policies

The Dependency Trap: Why School Choice Is a False Promise | RealClearEducation

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The agenda to push mental health into schools should be a top concern for all Americans, regardless of if you have children in school. 

Today we're taking a look at a recent social media campaign by the CDC to push for mental health strategies in school. 

One of the biggest issues with mental health care in schools is the circumventing of the parents. In many states, children over a certain age, usually around age thirteen, the children can get mental health care without parental consent. It's critical that parents are involved in the health care and the mental health care of their children. 

Parents have a right and a duty to be involved with the care of their children. The push for mental health care in the government education system is one of the biggest ways that the government is overstepping their bounds and circumventing parental rights. And in many states, many of these deep blue states, Washington, Maine, New York, they are actually making it so that parents don't even get notified about this. In Washington state, parents can't even get their child's mental health records.

So why is the government so intent on withholding mental health information from parents? Because they're doing something that they want to hide.

Go down the rabbit hole with these links: https://www.cdc.gov/abes/results/sexual-identity.html https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health/mental-health-numbers.html https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health-action-guide/index.html 

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Can a viral squirrel from New York serve as a wake-up call to reevaluate our civic engagement, or is it just another distraction?

On the eve of the 2024 General Election, it's critical we consider how we can engage in our civic duties to be agents of change. 

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Another colorful and emotionally charged primary election in my former home state of Washington, specifically in the governor's race. In the episode I'm sharing my thoughts and perspectives on the outcome from my limited experience in politics and government. 

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