The Parent Tap

Five years after the Facebook Files and alongside the theatrical release of "The Social Reckoning," Haugen joins host Ryan McDonough to break down social media "safety theater," teen sextortion, and the dangers of AI companions.

On The Parent Tap, Shannon Heacock reveals how rapid-fire AI deepfakes and predators targeted her son Eli in a 20-minute window, driving national advocacy through KidsFightBack.org.

Clinical framework breaks down the neuroscience of parental burnout, why shame worsens household blowups, and how parents can execute immediate post-meltdown repair.

Child safety pioneer shares near-miss with high-tech extortion, issues AI warnings for families, and outlines tactical rules for teen online defense.

Host Ryan McDonough speaks with a grieving mother on "Don't Trust the Smile," examining high-achieving youth depression, unmonitored medication drop-offs, and critical conversational shifts needed to support vulnerable young adults.

Host Ryan McDonough and prevention experts from The Set Me Free Project expose common grooming myths in youth gaming and social media, delivering concrete communication and device defense playbooks for parents navigating modern online risks.

Independent media network offers actionable, operational frameworks for parents tackling screen fatigue, youth online safety, and modern family dynamics.