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The cybersecurity threat of TikTok (Jan. 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Now that TikTok has been banned from government-issued devices in Texas, we discuss what sort of threat the social media app may pose.
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Troubles in Tech: Twitter, the Crypto Collapse and Big Layoffs; Plus Musician Matthew Whitaker
Posted on · Our guests explain the recent developments of the cyber industry, cryptocurrency, and our economy.
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Elon Musk, free speech, democracy, and the power of social media. Plus, another new season announcement on the Houston performing arts scene!
Posted on · Experts discuss what will happen when Elon Musk takes over Twitter, the changes coming to the platform, and what will be the impact on free speech. And, we get a preview of Main Theater's 47th season, including productions for children and families through their Theater for Youth series.
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The Science Behind UFO Sightings And Possible Extraterrestrial Life
Posted on · UFOs are no longer something only covered by supermarket tabloids, but something that’s being taken a bit more seriously by experts.
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The Present And Future of Cyberweapons And Cybersecurity
Posted on · Today, it’s Cyberworld 101, as experts help us understand the rise of cyberweapons, cyberconflict, cybersecurity and new technologies.
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Unpacking QAnon: How Do We Understand Conspiracy Theories And Their Impact?
Posted on · Cybersecurity and conspiracy theory experts discuss QAnon – what it is, how it came to be, and its impact on our current culture.
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Understanding GameStop, Trading Apps, Wall Street And The Power Of Social Media
Posted on · We dive into the world of the stock market, along with the implications of the GameStop story and the influence of social media.
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Understanding The New COVID Relief Package And Digging Deeper Into The SolarWinds Cybersecurity Attack
Posted on · It’s all about cybersecurity and nature of misinformation on the first half of the show. Then we switch gears to another topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds: stimulus checks and relief packages.
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Transformation of Cybersecurity
Posted on · We talk with Chris Bronk, assistant professor at the University of Houston’s College of Technology on what is cybersecurity anyway, and what does its ongoing evolution mean for the industry?
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How Vulnerable Are Texas Voter Rolls To Cyber Attack?
Posted on · We discuss cyber security and its role in our election process and learn what one county clerk is doing to ensure that security.