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Boys State Shows Us Democracy in Action—For Better and Worse
As you hop across your channels and streaming services, looking for something (anything?) new to watch, you might cross paths with Boys State, a documentary
The Plugged In Show, Episode 38: Navigating the Impact of Television on Our Lives
Since its inception, television has exerted enormous influence in the myriad ways it can influence us and shape our culture’s values. That’s arguably been even
What We Get—and Lose—by Turning History Into Entertainment
History, they say, is written by the victors. We might also say that history’s written by the entertainers. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but it
Listen to Our Newest Podcast and Hear About Non-Screen Activities to Do With Your Kids
You can spend too much time with screens. OK, so this isn’t exactly breaking news. Plugged In’s been saying this for years. But with so
What’s New and Streaming for Families in August (2020)
We’re well into the dog days of summer now And thanks to the ongoing COVID crisis, we’re wondering if the kids will ever leave the
The New Gaming Consoles Will Be Here Soon. Are You Ready For Them?
There’s a lot of interest buzzing around about the new, powerful video game consoles coming out this fall from both PlayStation (PS5) and Xbox (Series
Emmy Noms Confirm: It’s a Streaming World (and Not Too Friendly for Families)
The Emmys, television’s annual awards derby, just unveiled its 2020 nominations yesterday. (The awards will be handed out Sept. 20.) And when you look over
In a Sea of Entertainment Delays and Cancellations, ‘The Chosen’ Sails to Season Two
The Chosen, a television series based on the life of Jesus, has already broken a lot of new entertainment ground. According to its makers, it’s
The Virus That Ate the Summer Multiplex
The coronavirus has ravaged our world for the last six months, forcing unprecedented closures, quarantines and adjustments to our normal ways of living. And that’s
The Plugged In Show, Episode 35: The Enduring Appeal of War Movies
War is among the most terrible of human experiences. And yet, the struggles that vast armies and individual soldiers face in combat has been the
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