Episode 108 - Ending Sexploitation Podcast

In this episode, Dani Pinter and Haley McNamara talk about the ways that TikTok has become more and more unsafe after making some positive changes just a few years ago. TikTok earned its way onto our 2026 Dirty Dozen List because it continues to fail at protecting children, letting predators use messaging, comments, and livestreams to groom and exploit minors. There are other issues with the platform as well, and Haley and Dani discuss that as well as a recent investigation that documented the alarming scope of child exploitation activities.

Learn more about TikTok on the 2026 Dirty Dozen List: https://endsexualexploitation.org/tiktok/

Parents – get help from our brand new Parent Center: https://parentcenter.org/

Read the EDMO article about the investigation: https://edmo.eu/publications/hidden-in-plain-sight-malditas-investigation-uncovers-alarming-scope-of-child-exploitation-activities-on-tiktok/

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Episode 107 – Ending Sexploitation Podcast

When larger institutions speak up, the conversation in our culture and around the world can start to shift.

Haley McNamara & Dani Pinter discuss 3 recent headlines that illustrate the importance of leaders and prominent institutions speaking up about sexual exploitation. Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, which addresses many aspects of emerging technology – particularly Artificial Intelligence. The United Nations issued a statement from experts Reem Alsalem and Ana Brian Nougrères on the complicity of online pornographic platforms and other intermediaries in sexual exploitation of women and girls. The FTC has received a complaint filed by Fairplay and NCOSE with support of many partner organizations alleging that the design of Roblox puts kids at risk.

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Read our blog about the FTC complaint against Roblox: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/fairplay-and-ncose-file-complaint-with-federal-trade-commission-ftc-over-roblox-harms-to-children/

Read the articles referenced in this episode: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas-ai.html https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/05/un-experts-alarmed-complicity-online-pornographic-platforms-and-other https://fortune.com/2026/05/20/exclusive-advocacy-groups-file-complaint-roblox-manipulative-design/

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Episode 106 - Ending Sexploitation Podcast

Haley McNamara (Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director at NCOSE) and Dani Pinter (Chief Legal Officer and Director of the NCOSE Law Center) talk about the lawsuit against Twitter (now X) and the implications of the Supreme Court choosing not to take the case. Dani explains the heartbreaking story behind John Doe 1 & 2 before they dive into the details of what made this case so strong and why this decision is so disappointing. The fight isn't over, however, so listen to this episode to find out what the next steps are and where the fight against big tech and sexual exploitation will go from here!

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Read our Press Statement about the decision: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/scotus-declines-to-hear-child-exploitation-case-against-twitter-x-teeing-up-battle-in-congress-over-section-230-reform/

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Episode 105 – Ending Sexploitation Podcast

Haley McNamara (Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer at NCOSE) sits down with Layne Shill, the Director of the Parent Center at NCOSE. They discuss what the Parent Center is and how it will help keep kids safe online in this growing world of technology and A.I.

Check out the Parent Center: https://parentcenter.org/

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Episode 104 – Ending Sexploitation Podcast

Haley McNamara (Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer at NCOSE) talks about the latest news about Meta as the big tech company appears to be threatening to shut down service in New Mexico over the legal fight with the state's Attorney General. She also talks about the recent change in the United Kingdom where Pornhub is apparently letting Apple users back on its platform. These are major developments that beg the question: Are big tech companies actually making improvements because of the legal and legislative roadblocks they are facing, or are they simply adapting to new strategies and continuing on as usual?

Read Haley's Op-ed about Meta: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5850924-zuckerberg-meta-stop-child-sexual-abuse/ Follow us on Instagram and submit questions for the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/endexploitation/ Donate to support our work: https://EndSexualExploitation.org/Donate/

Episode 103 - Ending Sexploitation Podcast

This episode is for informational and educational purposes.

Haley McNamara is joined by Tori Hirsch and Megan Griffin to discuss the GUARD Act. They take a closer look at what it is and what some of the supporters and detractors have said about it. Megan Griffin is the Public Policy Advocacy Manager at NCOSE, and Tori Hirsch works as Legal Counsel at the NCOSE Law Center. Both Megan and Tori bring their unique expertise into this discussion to help you get to the core of what this legislation is. Would this law actually protect kids from the potential harms of AI Chatbots? Watch or listen to this episode to find out!

Read the GUARD Act for yourself: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3062/text

Read our Press Statement: https://tinyurl.com/e8t67pzm

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Episode 102 - Ending Sexploitation Podcast

Haley McNamara (Executive Director and CSO at NCOSE) is joined by cybersecurity expert Nicolas Moy. They discuss the PC gaming platform, Steam. It has made a return to our annual Dirty Dozen list as a mainstream contributor to sexual exploitation due to its lack of safety for minors as well as the normalization of sexual violence. Haley and Nicolas discuss what Steam is and what needs to happen for it to be a safer place for gamers of all ages.

Learn more about Steam: https://endsexualexploitation.org/steam/

Check out the 2026 Dirty Dozen List: www.DirtyDozenList.org

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Episode 101 – Ending Sexploitation Podcast

Is Discord safe for kids? No.

Haley McNamara (Executive Director and CSO) and Tim Nester (VP, Communications) talk about Discord and why it's on the 2026 Dirty Dozen List. Although the original purpose of Discord was for chat and video calls for gamers, streamers, and content creators, its features have allowed a much darker side of the platform to flourish. Tim and Haley discuss the evidence that our team found that caused us to add Discord to the DDL for the 5th time. They also talk about how we can all take action to urge Discord to make the changes it needs to get it back to its original purpose while keeping kids protected.

Learn more about Discord: https://endsexualexploitation.org/discord/

Check out the 2026 Dirty Dozen List: www.DirtyDozenList.org

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Episode 100 - Ending Sexploitation Podcast

In this episode, Haley McNamara (Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director at NCOSE) and Dani Pinter (Chief Legal Officer and Director of the NCOSE Law Center) discuss the recent article in the New Yorker exploring the story behind Sam Altman and OpenAI. Most of you are familiar with their ChatGPT platform, but what about the man and company behind that popular chatbot? Haley and Dani take a closer look at the inconsistent claims about safety that have come from Altman over the past few years and discuss whether or not users should trust what he has to say.

New Yorker article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/sam-altman-may-control-our-future-can-he-be-trusted

Check out the 2026 Dirty Dozen List: www.DirtyDozenList.org

Read our blog about the Promise and Peril of AI: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/the-peril-and-promise-of-artificial-intelligence/

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Episode 99 - Ending Sexploitation Podcast

The Dirty Dozen List for 2026 has arrived! Haley McNamara (Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director at NCOSE) and Dani Pinter (Chief Legal Officer and Director of the NCOSE Law Center) provide a closer look at a few of the targets on this year's list and talk about why they are included. They also answer a few questions from the audience about this year's DDL.

Check out the 2026 Dirty Dozen List: www.DirtyDozenList.org

Watch the full 2026 DDL Reveal Event here: https://www.youtube.com/live/gG96493c7OI

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Haley McNamara (Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director at NCOSE) and Dani Pinter (Chief Legal Officer and Director of the NCOSE Law Center) discuss the recent Netflix documentary, "Inside the Manosphere," and how it exposes a contradictory view of sexual exploitation. Then they take a closer look at the recent trial verdicts in Meta cases in New Mexico and California. These are landmark victories in the movement to end sexual exploitation, but the fight is far from over, and Haley and Dani talk through the opposition and what the next steps look like.

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Learn more about how NCOSE holds Big Tech accountable through our annual Dirty Dozen List: www.DirtyDozenList.org

Learn more about the New Mexico case against Meta: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/breaking-jury-finds-meta-liable-for-child-harm-and-sexual-exploitation/

Learn more about the California case against Meta: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/victory-meta-and-youtube-lose-high-profile-social-media-addiction-trial/

Reuters article about New Mexico case verdict: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/jury-orders-meta-pay-375-mln-new-mexico-lawsuit-over-child-sexual-exploitation-2026-03-24/

Watch Haley in the deposition for the Meta case: https://x.com/NCOSE/status/2036581999964520843/video/1