General
‘Is Kim Komando her real name?’
Says Kim: “YES! Komando really is my last name, and I carry my birth certificate to prove it! My grandparents came to America from Ukraine, and their name was shortened at Ellis Island. It dates to a late-16th-century group of marauding Cossack warriors — or something like that!” Learn more about Kim here.
‘Where can I listen to Kim on the radio?’
Use the station finder to find your local station. If Kim’s show isn’t broadcast in your city, join the Komando Community to listen and watch whenever you want! You can also listen to the show as a podcast here.
‘Can I send an email to Kim? Will she read it?’
Yes! Due to the number of messages she receives, though, a personal reply to every message just isn’t possible. Click here to email Kim.
‘Does your site use cookies?’
Yes. Cookies let us remember your preferences between visits, which means you can get right to reading your favorite articles; however, we don’t use tracking or third-party cookies. Read our privacy policy for more details.
‘Are web bugs used on Kim’s site?’
No. Web bugs are tiny images embedded in web pages that track a user’s online activities. This site uses small, static images as design elements only. Some security programs may misidentify such images as web bugs.
‘What are all those Google ads? Does Kim endorse them?’
No. Kim does not endorse Google’s advertisers. Kim only endorses products she trusts. We run Google ads to support the volume of tips, buying guides and news reports we generate for our readers.
‘Some of the ads seem misleading. Can’t they be screened?’
Google screens ads appearing in its network, although some ads may run before Google’s AdWords staff has had the opportunity to screen them. Additionally, we kick advertisers off our site when we notice an ad we don’t like or when we receive a complaint from our visitors. Should you have a complaint, please report it here. Remember to include the full name of the advertiser and the URL, if possible. We will remove ads with inappropriate or misleading content. You can also complain to Google on this complaint form.
Email newsletters
‘How do I choose which newsletters I receive?’
If you’re already a subscriber (great choice!) you can access your email preferences at the bottom of any issue of any of our newsletters. See more details here.
‘How do I change my newsletter email address?’
Changing your email address is one of the preferences options you have when you click “email preferences” at the bottom of any of our newsletters. See more details here.
‘What do you do with my email address?’
Kim’s newsletters come with her 100% spam-free guarantee and are CAN-SPAM compliant. Your email address will never be sold.
‘I signed up for your newsletters but have not received them.’
To help make sure you get Kim’s newsletters, here are a few things you can do:
- Add Kim’s email to your address book
Be sure to add kim@mail.thecurrentnewsletter.com and thecurrentnewsletter@mail.beehiiv.com to your contacts or safe sender list. This helps your email provider recognize the newsletter as something you want to receive. - Check your spam or junk folder
If you see The Current in spam, move it back to your inbox and click “Not Spam” or “Report as Not Junk.” Doing this even once can prevent future delivery issues. - Gmail users move it to Primary
If the email ends up in your Promotions or Updates tab, just drag it into your Primary tab. Gmail will ask if you want to do this for future messages, click “Yes.” - Using a work, school, or corporate email?
Your organization’s filters might block or flag newsletters. Ask your IT department to whitelist the domain thecurrentnewsletter.com to ensure smooth delivery. - Avoid clicking “Report Spam” to unsubscribe
If you ever want to stop receiving the newsletter (we hope not!), just use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email. It’s safer and doesn’t block you from resubscribing later.
‘How do I view newsletters in a larger font?’
At the top of the newsletter, click the “Read online” link. An HTML version of the newsletter will open in your default web browser. In most browsers, you can press Ctrl (PC) or Cmd (Mac) and + (plus sign) to increase the font size. Ctrl/Cmd and – (minus sign) will decrease the font size, and Ctrl/Cmd and 0 (zero) will return your zoom view to 100%.
Komando Shop
‘What happened to the Komando Shop?’
We closed the Komando Shop. You can still purchase Kim’s e-books for your Amazon Kindle or read them as a Komando Community member.
Other deals are also available at Kim’s Amazon shop.
Watching videos and the show
‘How do I watch Kim live?’
We film every episode of The Kim Komando Show with 10 HD cameras and stream the live production. Want to watch it live? Join the Komando Community!
‘When is the show?’
The Kim Komando Show is recorded every Friday from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific time. Komando Community members can watch the show as it’s recorded. On Saturdays, The Kim Komando Show is broadcast on over 420 radio stations nationwide and globally on Armed Forces Radio. Visit the Station Finder page to find your local station. Komando Community members can log in and stream the show on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pacific time (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern time).
‘How can I listen to the show podcast?’
The show podcast is available at Komando.com/listen.
‘When I watch a video, why does it pause or stop?’
Most likely, your internet connection is too slow. If your speed isn’t what your service provider advertises, contact your ISP and have them check it out.
‘I’m still having problems watching the live production. What can I do?’
Make sure your computer is less than five years old, as older systems may not be able to handle the processing power that our stream requires.
If you’re on a portable device, make sure you’ve updated to the latest versions of your system’s software. Also, make sure you’re using the fastest connection available to you — usually, this will be a Wi-Fi connection.
For best results, it’s recommended you use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge. Internet Explorer is not recommended.
‘Can I download Kim’s videos?’
No – the videos are available for online streaming only. Komando Community members, however, can download the show podcasts, which are audio versions of the show.
‘How do I find the web links Kim mentions on air?’
The links to websites Kim mentions in her show are available on the Show Notes page.
Podcasts
‘Do I have to be a Komando Community member to hear the podcasts?’
Nope! As of August 2024, my national radio show, The Kim Komando Show, is available as a free podcast for the first time ever. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or your preferred podcast player.
We also offer other free podcasts. Click here to see the full list.
‘Do I have to have a portable media player to hear the podcasts?
No, they are available in MP3 format. You can download them to your computer and play them with Windows Media Player or any other program that plays MP3 files.
‘Whenever I listen to your podcasts, iTunes fades or the episodes overlap and I miss some information. What can I do to fix it?’
Your crossfade playback could be active. This will fade the ending of the current podcast and fade into the beginning of the next. To turn it off, click Settings on your podcasts page. Select the Playback tab. Remove the check next to Crossfade Playback, and click OK to save the changes.
‘I no longer want to get your podcasts. How do I stop getting them?’
To stop receiving podcasts in iTunes, go to the Podcasts page, highlight the podcast you no longer want to receive, and click Unsubscribe.
To unsubscribe on Google Play Music, select Podcasts from the main menu, followed by Your Podcasts. Next, tap the icon for the podcast you no longer wish to follow. This opens a panel with several options. Tap Unsubscribe at the bottom.