The Boom Clap Podcast

Dr. Carissa Veliz is an author, keynote speaker, and associate professor at the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford. As a naturally private person herself and in researching her own family, Carissa was lead to the philosophy of privacy…or lack thereof.Being ‘watched’ (monitored, tracked, surveilled) almost continuously has been normalized and BigTech and our own government are working together to do it.Carissa and Rita will discuss why you should care at all and what you can do about it.Today’s conversation will cover privacy, data collection, Big Tech, AI, and prediction and why the future is ours to write.FULL EPISODE LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a7OSQM5UNYPIbfUpvTSvL?si=JtEbJKWkTda3QbH2WjHKxgSPONSORS:ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: ⁠https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1⁠EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: ⁠www.equipfoods.com/rita15⁠GUEST:Dr. Carissa Veliz⁠https://www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/dr-carissa-veliz⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissa-véliz-a5781555?originalSubdomain=uk⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/carissaveliz.bsky.social⁠PODCAST MENTIONS:EP 226: A Software Engineer'sWarning: what you should know aboutBig Tech & Al with Doug Smith⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000777883346⁠Privacy is Power: Why and How You Should Take Back Control of Your Data, Carissa Veliz⁠https://a.co/d/0c7JBkUZ⁠Prophecy: Prediction, Power, and the Fight for the Future, from Ancient Oracles to Al, Carissa Veliz⁠https://a.co/d/0dbZzHHJ⁠Technology is not destiny.⁠https://www.instagram.com/reel/DahRDU0MNuv/?igsh=MXFsbTFwN2t4aWRvNg==⁠Proton (email)⁠https://proton.me⁠China and Russia Are Behind the War on AI Data Centers, Ben Shapiro⁠https://youtu.be/Ug4nsMLQ0oc?is=TwRC8ciFIkNaH2ih⁠Something Strange:Data Centers, Big Tech & The American Right, Rita Rogers⁠https://ritarogersco.com/2026/07/25/something-strange-data-centers-big-tech-the-american-right/⁠FIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

We know that Christianity is the only answer to the problems of this world but we don’t live in a time where we can just shut the whole world out. We are right to want to protect our children, as their hearts and minds are constantly being preyed upon but we must also choose our battles outside of the home and decide where we can make the most impact.In today’s episode Rita touches on: MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying), Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Abortion, Mark Zuckerberg, FFA + DEI (or EDI), Tulsi Gabbard, Flock Cameras, Digital Pricing, and more!Pray that God would help you discern what you’re seeing and hearing. Don’t be too distracted by the headlines but it is often the inconsistencies in these stories that can help lead you to the truth.SPONSORS:EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1PODCAST MENTIONS:EP 237: Tragic Loss, Suffering & Anchoring in God's Word with Missy Linkletterhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000797439537EP. 89: Trauma & Truth: Leaning into Strength, Rejecting Victimhood & Rising Above Cultural Trendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000590561464EP 217: How to Heal Modern Medicine:COVID and Control over Life & Death with Dr. Aaron Kheriatyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000767583028End Of Life Options For Terminally Ill Patients Act, ILhttps://www.ilga.gov/Documents/Legislation/PublicActs/104/PDF/104-0441.pdfGrandma allegedly euthanized against her will died 'covered in her own blood' after botched first attempthttps://nypost.com/2026/09/24/world-news/grandma-allegedly-euthanized-against-her-will-died-covered-in-her-own-blood-after-botched-first-attempt/Fetal and Infant Death Reportinghttps://www.team-iha.org/getmedia/1ba51cf2-17dd-4991-800f-07a71320078d/hospital-fact-sheet-for-fetal-infant-death.pdfInteractive Map: US Abortion Policieshttps://states.guttmacher.org/policies/illinois/abortion-policiesMark Zuckerberg, other tech leaders sign accord on Al framework for safety controlshttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AGEG2F8n2/?mibextid=wwXIfrEP 235: Partnering with China but banning Christians? FFA's dangerous DEI Agenda with Dan Janzenhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000793662798My Message To All Americans, Tulsi Gabbardhttps://youtu.be/EMxgI9kdTyY?is=zMNbRcwMx-unaQZcFIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

In 2017 Missy Linkletters oldest son, Justin, was killed in a car accident. Missy shares her story, how through her grief she was drawn closer to the Lord. She emphasizes our need to be anchored in Gods word, especially when hard times come.Missy has a gentle spirit and an evident love for the Lord that will leave you feeling incredibly comforted. He tends his flock like a shepherd:He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.- Isaiah 40:11SPONSORS:EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1GUEST:Missy Linkletterhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1C1Efc7zTb/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/missy_linkletter?mdxt=d2l2YXM3YTJpNTZsPODCAST MENTIONS:EP 161: RuthAnn Zimmerman: Modern culture, old fashioned work ethic & peace through following Jesushttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000677635545Devotional on Grief, Fall 2027https://www.instagram.com/p/DOhUq6AjFmC/?cplk=ZTl3eGVmNGtyZ3U0FIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

What if there were a way to decrease absences in public schools by 50%? Reduce in-school and out of school suspensions by 30%? See 30% more students performing at or above grade level on state standardized testing?Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, an organization bringing the Bible to public schools. LifeWise realizes that what America needs are kids growing up hearing the gospel.In 1952 the Supreme Court determined that it is constitutional for the Bible to be taught during the public school day…as long as it is off school property, privately funded, and with parental consent. LifeWise is doing just that in more than 1500 schools across 40 states.The stories are flooding in of lives being changed, kids coming to Christ, families being baptized…the Word of God is doing what it’s always done, which is save lives. SPONSORS:ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15GUEST:Joel Pentonhttps://lifewise.orgPODCAST MENTIONS:Zorach v. Clauson, 343 U.S. 306 (1952)https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/343/306/The Gospel Project, Lifewayhttps://www.lifeway.comFIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

The FFA is America’s premier agriculture organization for youth. With over 1 million members, they largely shape the minds and instill values in the next generation of leaders within the agricultural sector. Today we discuss the FFA organization’s push for “inclusivity,” what that actually means below the surface level shrouded lingo and their partnership with China - state owned Syngenta to “transform the organization” around DEI. Is FFA actually creating a national security threat by elevating the values of a China based company with CCP ties while purposely keeping out Christian organizations with traditional values? Dan Janzen, Executive Director of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers (FCFI) joins me to explain what his organization does and how it has been pushed out of partnership with FFA in the name of “inclusivity.” In short Trans ideology is welcome, Tribal faith is welcome, Christianity is not. SPONSORS:ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15GUEST:Dan Janzen, Executive Directorhttps://www.fcfi.org

Obedience or morality, which would you chose? Can you actually choose? Obedience and morality go hand in hand. What or who you are obedient to will determine your morality. Are you obedient to self, another person or personality, or God?In today’s episode Rita will be discussing a few current events, including the recent Sydney Sweeney controversy, and how they tie into obedience and morality. She’ll also answer the question of whether a corrupt government actually loves Christians.“They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them.” - Romans 2:15Regardless of whether a person believes in God, we all possess an inherent sense of right and wrong and are all obedient to something.SPONSORS:ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15PODCAST MENTIONS:‘It felt like history itself’ – 48 protest photographs that changed the worldhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/02/it-felt-like-history-itself-48-protest-photographs-that-changed-the-worldAmerican Civicshttps://www.civicscourse.comTrump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans if GOP wins House and Senate in midtermshttps://youtu.be/bGajL0mN2Uk?is=EYR53YwoLj9dmqU-Corrupt Governments Love Christianityhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DdJuAvHlFqp/?stkn=MTYzdHNtZ3N6ZTVvNg==THE 10 MOST DANGEROUS PLACES TO BE A CHRISTIANhttps://www.opendoorsus.org/stories/10-most-dangerous-places-christian?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22984963141&gbraid=0AAAAAqQP2OpyCXUz0rVvUVCijPEujCmPj&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2t3VBhD8ARIsAK0F6qx45ENxrj6rFTyF9X3wIBIFyvbUZHOi3xPRoUBVNu7VFkydSDtW5-saAph6EALw_wcBFIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

Short and anchoring…much like the Book of Titus in the Bible:For we ourselves were once foolish and disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another. But when the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of any works or righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.Titus 3:3-5In today’s episode Rita reminds us that, yes, it is important to listen and pay attention to what is happening in the world but more importantly, to do so through the lens of our Christian worldview.SPONSORS:ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15PODCAST MENTIONS:Something Strange: Data Centers, Big Tech & The American Right, Rita Rogershttps://ritarogersco.com/2026/07/25/something-strange-data-centers-big-tech-the-american-right/Anthropic Researcher Resigns and Teeets Warninghttps://x.com/hilbertspaess/status/2097476203863224394EP 232: A.l. child p*rn is legal, so stop sharing your kids online? & 9Kfor stay at home moms...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000788685174FIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

We’re being told AI is the future, it’s powerful and capable of anything…except for when it comes to the protection of children. When it comes to protecting children, all our focus and energy and really, blame, has been aimed at moms. Digital and social media is where most adults spend their time and get their information but what does that space look like when children and families are no longer represented there?In today’s episode, Rita discusses a recent court ruling that protects AI generated pornographic images of children (CSAM) under the First Amendment and a piece of bad legislation proposed by our current administration. On the surface, giving parents a check to incentivize them to stay at home with their children may sound good but increasing dependence on the government is never a good thing. Firm up your foundation. Know your values and regardless of Right or Left, know what you want the government to be and why.Also, please take a moment today to pause and pray for our friend and Rita’s former cohost, Cecily Dickey, as her family navigates some very serious health issues.SPONSORS:EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1PODCAST MENTIONS:Judge ruled certain AI-generated child sex abuse material is protected by First Amendment. Here's contexthttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/judge-ruled-certain-ai-generated-child-sex-abuse-material-is-protected-by-first-amendment-heres-context/ar-AA2bbnEyCecily Dickey, The update I never wanted to have to share…https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc6nejij1zI/?stkn=bnFmbnV0eWd2ODRkEP 221: Modern day eugenics & hardened hearts with Cecily Dickeyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000771983232Stay-at-Home Parents Could Get a Paycheck Under New Trump Plan - Here are the Detailshttps://wltreport.com/2026/09/05/stay-at-home-parents-could-get-a-paycheck-under-new-trump-plan-here-are-the-details/US Debt Clockhttps://www.us-debt-clock.comThe Whitehouse: Arcadehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/arcade/FIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

If it empowers people he’s for it, if it empowers the government he’s against it. This is John Tillmans guiding philosophy. John is the CEO of the American Culture Project, he built the IL Policy Institute, and is an influential leader in the free market/public policy movement. Shifting gears in his mid 40’s, John went from businessman to helping shape politics in a big way.In today’s conversation Rita and John discuss the right’s constant leftward drift and what we can do better on the right to progress our ideas. They also cover data centers - the propaganda behind them and the lack of discussion on how to do them well, and the political machine that is Unions.Johns leaves us with the hope that liberty and goodness, will in fact, prevail.SPONSORS:EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1GUEST:John Tillmanhttps://hallofgiants.orghttps://x.com/JohnMTillmanPODCAST MENTIONS:Episode 975: John Tillman on "The Political Vise"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-975-john-tillman-on-the-political-vise/id1452065072?i=1000766378673The Political Vise: How the Radical Left Controls America and the Path to Regaining Our Liberty, John Tillmanhttps://a.co/d/00A4qXLK (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-975-john-tillman-on-the-political-vise/id1452065072?i=1000766378673)EP 170: Do you have the capacity to'keep up?'... DOGE, Faith Office, should CA become a state?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000691444925Janus v. AFSCME, 585 U.S. ___ (2018)https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/585/16-1466/Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, 431 U.S. 209 (1977)https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/431/209/FIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom

How do we protect kids from the dangers of technology? We might delay issuing a phone but kids still need good habits when they day comes that they have one in their hand. Chris McKenna started Protect Young Eyes eleven years ago with the goal of helping families navigate technology well. Chris opens our eyes to the dangers of the “world wide web,” gives us practical tips and tells us about some current events related to the tech space (Elon suing Minnesota for a deepfake law and NY working to ban AI robots in the classroom).SPONSORS:EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all orders)Link: www.equipfoods.com/rita15ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1GUEST:Chris McKennawww.protectyoungeyes.comwww.instagram.com/protectyoungeyesPODCAST MENTIONS:https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-deepfake-law-x-elon-musk-twitter-c423540850ca3837891d62d69c6639f1FIND RITA/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https:theboomclappodcast.square.site www.ritarogersco.comwww.instagram.com/boomclappodcastwww.instagram.com/ritarogerscom