Technically Socially Aware ( X profile ‪@TESOAWAPODCAST‬)

A politically indigo (left leaning, between purple and blue) podcast with an emphasis on the following: educational technology, social problems, trends, and politics. Topics will be rotated on each episode. Also available on iHeart and Apple.

Episode 42-Charges dropped against Brianna Rivers

Manhattan DA quietly drops case against NYC woman who sucker-punched pro-life activist

10-05
25:36

Episode 41-Alabama Literacy Crisis, Another Bluebell Recall, META's $10 Billion Louisiana Investment

https://www.kplctv.com/2025/08/18/more-than-4700-students-alabama-repeat-3rd-grade/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMYknpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBKTHZITnhwOWpzeFpCTXJnAR7CvfQPmJQdxCuKJgXNdqfdACXqMHTPJ_D-ULB-_4L3-VnghyznbGu3J3nGHg_aem_oh4whjmvMIIa7QpMttQPoghttps://aplusala.org/blog/2025/05/22/the-2025-legislative-session-which-education-bills-passed-and-which-didnt/https://www.citizenportal.ai/articles/5388368/Alabama/https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/StateSuperIn_Memos_2023614_The-Alabama-Literacy-Act-Revisions-FINAL-VERSION_V1.0.pdfhttps://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2023RS/HB430-int.pdfhttps://parade.com/news/blue-bell-ice-cream-recall-august-2025https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/meta-selects-northeast-louisiana-as-site-of-10-billion-artificial-intelligence-optimized-data-center-governor-jeff-landry-calls-investment-a-new-chapter-for-state

08-31
34:38

Episode 40-ICEBlock, JUST US and WAZE Recaps, Flock AI

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/30/tech/iceblock-app-trump-immigration-crackdownhttps://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/mother-creates-us-mobile-app-protect-black-drivers-76794246https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/surveillance-company-flock-now-using-ai-to-report-us-to-police-if-it-thinks-our-movement-patterns-are-suspicious?initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=soc&utm_medium=soc&initms=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-privacytechnology-police-na&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=na&utm_content=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-privacytechnology-police-na&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=soc&ms=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-privacytechnology-police-na&fbclid=IwY2xjawMXd2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg-ztJNUObuSDo08q9Nod1SIOejHFHqAq-NwRgTCPuRSCv2OdLJZUQ8dcJV__aem_TQxyX1RZF_0sBXblai07LA

08-24
22:04

Episode 39-iPhone Leaks, SNAP Restrictions, CREC desires

2026 Foldable iPhone: All the Leaks So Far - MacRumorsThese States Are Trying to Change What You Can Buy with SNAPSNAP Food Restriction Waivers | Food and Nutrition ServiceHegseth Posts Video of Pastor Saying Women Shouldn’t Vote

08-10
34:13

Episode 38-New Texas Public School Law, United Health in Hot Seat AGAIN

Greg Abbot signed a law banning personal communication in Texas public schools. Doctor gives United Healthcare a piece of his mind.

07-27
23:32

Episode 37-Andry Hernandez Romero back in Venezuela, Heritage Foundation cofounder dies

HRC | Andry Hernández Romero Released from El Salvador PrisonHeritage Foundation co-founder Edwin J. Feulner dies at 83 in Virginia | Fox News

07-21
27:47

Episode 36-TikToker sentenced for potentially deadly prank, AI alternatives

https://www.greenmatters.com/news/wolfie-kahletti-sentencedhttps://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/viral-icecream-licker-faces-decades-in-prison-felony-charges-for-food-tampering-prank/news-story/26e7bd4ed82d63c88d8b703fd16c5496https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ai-models-arent-made-equal-some-nonprofits-are-creating-their-own-tools-instead/ar-AA1IlnG7

07-13
26:35

Episode 35-The Big Beautiful Bill, Central Texas Floods

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/whats-in-trump-big-beautiful-bill-senate-version/https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/snap-fy23-qc-payment-error-rate.pdfFull bill-887 pageshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/05/texas-flooding-latest-news-updates-guadalupe-river-flood-camp-mystic?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with%3Ablock-68691e308f08aadc85acebb9#block-68691e308f08aadc85acebb9

07-07
33:58

Episode 34-Trump/Musk split up, Michael Tait SA/Drug Abuse Allegations, Biden Press Secretary leaves DNC, Mid-Barritaria project petition.

Biden’s Former Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, Says She is No Longer a DemocratCoastal Protection and Restoration AuthorityMid-Barataria Sediment Diversion | Coastal Protection And Restoration AuthorityDon’t Let Louisiana’s Coast Flatline | National Wildlife FederationLandry administration suspends all work on Louisiana’s largest coastal projectFormer Newsboys Frontman Michael Tait Facing Serious Accusations Over Why He Left Band - Protestia

06-09
40:11

Episode 33-EdTech company forms AI Taskfforce

https://help.otus.com/en/articles/3974931-standards-analyticshttps://otus.com/https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/ed-tech-company-otus-forms-advisory-board-for-aihttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/14/3081275/0/en/Otus-Launches-AI-Advisory-Board-to-Bring-Voices-of-K-12-Leaders-to-the-Forefront-of-Innovation.html

06-08
16:42

Episode 32-Adrianna still on life support, AI generated revenge porn, A deadly flu, child neglect in russia

Indiana mom warning other parents about deadly bacteria | 13wmaz.comA teen died after being blackmailed with A.I.-generated nudes. His family is fighting for change - CBS NewsThe 'corpse' expecting a baby: Pregnant Adriana's braindead and decomposing but doctors won't turn off life-support. Now her family say it's 'torture' in case that's divided the world | Daily Mail OnlineTragic boy, 8, found locked inside cockroach-infested flat his entire life with no clothes or toys and only bread to eat | The US Sun

06-02
30:04

Episode 31-Karmelo Anthony to be Charged as an Adult

Karmelo Anthony & His Family Receive Terrible News That Has Him Facing Life In PrisonKarmelo Anthony's High School Reportedly Makes Final Decision On His Graduation StatusCollege GPA Of Alleged H.S. Track Meet Killer RevealedKarmelo Anthony, 17, Being Tried As Adult Under Texas State Law In First-Degree Murder Of Austin Metcalf, 17; Faces Mandatory Life In Prison, Possible Parole After 40 Years

05-26
19:13

Episode 30-OET Eliminated and What that Means for Edtech

https://www.k12dive.com/news/office-ed-tech-closure-impact-schools/745010/https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/collections/newamericaorgeducation-policycollectionsarchive-of-former-oet-resources/https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-ed-dept-axed-its-office-of-ed-tech-what-that-means-for-schools/2025/03

05-25
20:28

Episode 29-Starbucks Workers Walkout, Democrats in Omaha, Tik Tok prank gone wrong, Karmelo Graduates, Sammy Teusch one year later, Unitedhealth investigation, Antibellum Home burned down

Starbucks Workers Slam New Black Shirt Dress Code in WalkoutDemocrat Ousts Republican in Election UpsetFrisco teen Karmelo Anthony set to graduate amid murder case – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthBlack Homeowner Charged With Murder After Killing White Teen Filming TikTok Pranks in His Backyard at 3amHis suicide shocked America...and one year on, dad of boy, 10, tormented over teeth and glasses has infuriating update | Daily Mail OnlineUnitedHealth Group reportedly under criminal investigationLargest Antebellum Plantation House in America Destroyed by Fire - Newsweek

05-18
52:15

Episode 28-AVC, Skype, Jeff Landry Executive Order, Mainsfield ISD, Tyree Nichols death acquittal, AI testimony of deceased

Conservative Texas School Board Voted Out Amid Book BansLandry signs order asking feds to ban unhealthy purchases with food stamps; says it's outright ban3 ex-Memphis officers in Tyre Nichols trial get verdict of not guilty in state court - CBS NewsFamily Uses AI To Create Video Of Dead Man To Address His Killer In CourtAI version of man killed in road-rage incident addresses court at shooter's sentencing

05-11
58:41

Episode 27-Karmelo Anthony, Education Program Eliminated, Carbon Capture Resistance in Louisiana.

3 Democrats line up to fill empty Baton Rouge seat in state houseStudents with disabilities lost a helpful program to DOGE cuts : NPRLouisiana lawmakers seek to rein in carbon capture projects Trump supports | American Press

04-28
36:32

Episode 26-SAVE Act

Text - H.R.22 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): SAVE Act | Congress.gov | Library of CongressWhat is the SAVE Act and why are married women concerned? Here's what to know

04-14
39:36

Episode 25-RIP George Foreman, Evangelicals evangelicaling, Lana Lokteff, USDE dismantled

RIP George Foreman, Evangelicals evangelicaling, Lana Lokteff, USDE dismantled

03-23
48:21

Episode 24-Padlet Certificate, Racist Relator FIRED

Padlet has a professional development course. Relator gets fired after leaving a hateful message on a receipt at a Mexican restaurant.Padlet PD 101 CourseReal Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message Instead of Tip on Restaurant Receipt

03-09
14:09

Episode 23-RIP Angie Stone and Gwen McCrae, Louisiana Amendment

Angie Stone dies at 63. The Grammy-nominated singer was killed in a rollover crash.R.I.P. soul and disco star Gwen McCrae - SoulTracksSample BallotLouisiana teachers, pastor file lawsuit challenging amendment

03-02
16:02

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