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Kathleen Masciana, founder of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, shares her story from her teenage years—using a flip phone at 10, receiving her first smartphone at 14, and delaying social media until 19. Her experience provides valuable guidance for families seeking to encourage healthy technology habits and real-life connections today.

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B.T.G.S. Daily Reporter Kathleen Ann Masciana is leading a petition advocating for legislation requiring AI chatbots designed for children to include robust parental controls, strict privacy protections, and age-appropriate content. This effort aims to ensure that technology provides a safe and supportive environment for children to learn, explore, and communicate while safeguarding their privacy...

In this episode of B.T.G.S. Daily, reporter Kathleen Masciana explores why it’s time to rethink how technology shapes childhood, drawing on insights from social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation and his article in The Guardian to explain how early smartphone use is linked to rising anxiety and loneliness in kids. She discusses the benefits of a play-based, real-world childh...

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B.T.G.S. Daily explores New York’s statewide ban on cell phones and internet-enabled devices during K–12 school hours, including lunch and study halls, designed to reduce distractions and improve focus. Reporter Kathleen Masciana, a blind college student at Manhattanville University, navigates device policies set by individual professors, as the university does not ban phones outright. Using assis...

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From the desk of Kathleen Masciana comes B.T.G.S. Daily, a podcast bringing you the day’s essential stories with clarity and focus. Each episode delivers carefully selected updates—from weather and sports scores to the latest in technology and inspirational stories—designed to keep you informed without overwhelming you. Whether you’re getting ready for the day or winding down, B.T.G.S. Daily offer...

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