Ending Sexploitation

National Center on Sexual Exploitation

The Ending Sexploitation podcast decodes sexual harms and provides you with active solutions. We address the full spectrum of sexual exploitation, from sex trafficking to sexual violence, to rape culture, to pornography, and more. And better yet, we give you the tools to make a difference!

  1. TikTok is Not Safe

    33m ago ·  Video

    TikTok is Not Safe

    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/  Follow us on Instagram and submit questions for the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/endexploitation/

    28 min
  2. Major Leadership Institutions Speak Up About Sexual Exploitation

    6d ago ·  Video

    Major Leadership Institutions Speak Up About Sexual Exploitation

    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.   Support this podcast by donating to the work at NCOSE: https://EndSexualExploitation.org/DONATE  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/  Follow us on Instagram and submit questions for the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/endexploitation/

    38 min
  3. The Case Against Twitter / X

    May 21 ·  Video

    The Case Against Twitter / X

    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!     DONATE to the work of the NCOSE Law Center: https://endsexualexploitation.org/DonateLawCenter/   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/   Follow us on Instagram and submit questions for the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/endexploitation/

    42 min
  4. Introducing The Parent Center

    May 14 ·  Video

    Introducing The Parent Center

    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/  Follow the Parent Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parent_center/   Donate to the Parent Center: https://parentcenter.org/donate

    18 min
  5. Is Big Tech Adapting to Avoid Improving?

    May 7 ·  Video

    Is Big Tech Adapting to Avoid Improving?

    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/

    18 min
  6. The GUARD Act Explained: AI Chatbot Safety and Child Protection

    May 1

    The GUARD Act Explained: AI Chatbot Safety and Child Protection

    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   Follow us on Instagram and submit questions for the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/endexploitation/   Support NCOSE: https://EndSexualExploitation.org/DONATE/

    39 min
  7. Why Steam is on the 2026 Dirty Dozen List

    Apr 23

    Why Steam is on the 2026 Dirty Dozen List

    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    Follow us on Instagram and submit questions for the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/endexploitation/  DONATE to this work to End Sexual Exploitation: https://endsexualexploitation.org/donate/

    28 min
  8. Is Discord Safe For Kids?

    Apr 16

    Is Discord Safe For Kids?

    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    Follow us on Instagram and submit questions for the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/endexploitation/

    29 min
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The Ending Sexploitation podcast decodes sexual harms and provides you with active solutions. We address the full spectrum of sexual exploitation, from sex trafficking to sexual violence, to rape culture, to pornography, and more. And better yet, we give you the tools to make a difference!

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  • Creator
    National Center on Sexual Exploitation
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 National Center on Sexual Exploitation
  • Show Website
    Ending Sexploitation

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