Mic-Lock Featured on Coast to Coast AM
Mic-Lock on Coast to Coast AM — May 23, 2026
Mic-Lock founder and inventor Ric Ralston appeared as a guest on Coast to Coast AM on May 23, 2026, one of the most widely listened to late night radio programs in North America.
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About the Appearance
During the show, Ralston joined guest host Rich Berra for a discussion on digital privacy, surveillance, and the technology behind Mic-Lock. Drawing on nearly 40 years of experience designing large-scale computer systems for major corporations, Ralston spoke about how surveillance capabilities expanded after the Patriot Act and how corporations continuously collect behavioral data through apps, online activity, and voice-enabled devices.
Ralston explained that privacy is a fundamental human right and described Mic-Lock as a practical plug-and-play hardware solution that prevents microphones from capturing conversations without requiring any software. Backed by a U.S. utility patent and with over one million units shipped, Mic-Lock offers consumers a simple way to take back control of their digital privacy.
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