In this powerful episode of The Rebel Tech Podcast, TPPF’s David Dunmoyer sits down with Maurine Molak, mother and co-founder of David’s Legacy Foundation, for an emotional and eye-opening discussion about the darker side of technology, cyberbullying, and the real risks kids face online.

Maurine shares her family’s story and the tragic loss of her son, David, who struggled with cyberbullying and social media addiction. Together, David and Maurine explore the urgent need for online safety, stronger protections for kids, and meaningful tech policy reforms that help prevent digital harassment and harmful online behavior.

If you’re interested in internet safety, protecting children online, or technology policy, this episode offers essential insights and resources for families, educators, and policymakers.

In this episode of Rebel Tech, recorded at the Texas Policy Summit 2025, hosts David Dunmoyer and Zach Whiting dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and criminal justice with expert Christian Cochran from Right on Crime. A former deputy sheriff, Christian shares insights from his groundbreaking research on AI's role in law enforcement, discussing body cameras, license plate readers, firearm detection, and the balance between public safety and civil liberties. From transparency in tech deployment to privacy concerns and the future of AI in policing, this episode explores the promises and perils of emerging technologies in the justice system. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on how AI is reshaping criminal justice and what it means for communities nationwide.

On this episode of the Rebel Tech Podcast, TPPF's John Mondi is joined by Richardson ISD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gibbins and Jeanne Mallory, a teacher from Rancier Middle School in Killeen ISD to discuss how their districts have taken the initiative to eliminate the distractions of phones in the classroom as well as some potential support from the state in the form of legislation.