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Episode 296: It’s Nostalgia Time! Plus, Is It Time to Stop Talking to AI?
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 296 It’s been hard to craft a good Fantastic Four movie. Every decade or so, Hollywood tries: Richard
How Porn Harms Kids, Tweens and Teens
Porn use has become an epidemic in our modern era and, unfortunately, is not a problem exclusive to adults. So, what can we do?
Movie Monday: ‘Superman’ Remains Kryptonite for Other Movies’ Profits
James Gunn’s Superman took first at the box office for the second week in a row, earning more than double the second-place entry.
What Media Teens Turn to in Times of Stress: How to draw the line between comfort and avoidance
Teens often turn to mass media when stressed. But it’s important to recognize when the media stimulates that stress rather than provide an escape from it.
On the Radar: 25 Days a Year Watching Videos, ‘Polyphonic Perception’ and Teens’ AI Friends
A new study says we spend 25 days a year watching online videos. What is “polyphonic perception?” Do teens prefer AI friends over real ones?
The Theology Of … Final Destination
The Final Destination franchise is about the inevitability of death. Though gruesome, the concept intrinsically invites theological study.
Episode 295: The Jesus Glow. Plus, ‘Smurfs’
What does the “Jesus Glow” trend on TikTok say about the impact influencers have on faith? Plus, the new movie, Smurfs.
Movie Monday: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s ‘Superman’
‘Superman’ can soar around the world faster than you can say “James Gunn,” and it’ll get to the top of the box office just as fast.
On the Radar: Teens Self-Regulating Screentime, ‘Dame Un Grrr’ and ‘Glazing’
New Research Finds Teens Are Reducing Their Own Screentime to Improve Mental Health What? In a survey conducted by audience research company GWI, researchers found
Five Reasons Why Superman (the Character) Really Is Super
When I was about 5 years old, I argued with a friend of mine (over a Pringles-and-Kool-Aid snack, as I recall) about whether Superman was
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