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Hang Out with Sean Hannity

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Chris Hansen exposes the shocking 2026 child predator epidemic. Legendary investigative journalist Chris Hansen joins Sean Hannity to issue an urgent warning to every parent in America. From his iconic days hosting Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" to his brand-new streaming investigative series, Takedown Hansen reveals how the landscape of digital exploitation has completely exploded. In this chilling episode, he breaks down a massive recent operation in Marion County, Florida that netted 51 predators in just one week—including a sting that stopped a monster targeting young boys. Sean and Chris dive deep into the dangerous grooming tactics happening on mainstream gaming platforms, the horrifying underground market of international live-streamed exploitation, and the raw legal reality of why modern sentencing guidelines must be strengthened. Plus, Chris shares his ultimate blueprint for how parents can audit their children's phones and spot digital "sextortion" schemes.

00:00 - 03:31 - The Explosive Danger of Modern Child Exploitation 03:31 - 07:25 - Inside the Recent Florida Operation 07:25 - 11:27 - The Secret Investigative Origins of Dateline's Predator Stings 11:27 - 16:54 - Catching a Police Lieutenant and Teacher of the Year 16:54- 29:59 - Weapons and Dangerous Takedowns Caught on Secret Cameras 29:59 - 39:13 - Decoding the 3 Psychological Categories of Modern Predators 39:13 - 49:56 - Tasers, Neck Takedowns, and Other Stories 49:56 - 58:11 - The Corrupt Big Tech Engagement Profit vs Child Safety Conflict 58:11 - 01:05:45 - Critical Smartphone Advice Every Parent Needs to Hear

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