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Episode 294: Is Superman Just Too Good? Plus, a Super-Important Announcement
Everything you need to know about the new Superman flick and Nintendo’s Mario Kart World for the Switch 2.
Will AI Soon Take Your Job? Fuggedaboutit!
There are real fears that AI may be gunning for your job. But, at least for now, how realistic is that scenario?
Movie Monday: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Uh, Finds a Way
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ took a big bite out of the world’s wallets as it stomped onto movie screens, leaving ‘F1’ racing to catch up.
On the Radar: Misleading Cannabis Packaging, ‘Looksmaxxing’ and ‘Pity Marketing’
Teens are confused by cannabis edibles branded as health foods. ‘Looksmaxxing’ promotes harmful masculinity stereotypes. And how should we teach our kids to respond to “pity marketing?”
Lorde’s NSFW Album Insert: Some Thoughts as a Parent of Teens
Lorde’s latest album is generating attention for its explicit cover. What does the public’s reaction to it teach us about how the world views sex?
Ep 293: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth.’ Plus, Phishing Scams on Social Media
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 293 In June of 1993, moviegoers were welcomed to a secluded island off the coast of Costa Rica.
Movie Monday: ‘F1® The Movie’ Zooms Past Competition
Blink and you’ll miss it: F1 sped across the box office finish line in its opening debut, far ahead of any competition.
Gen Z, YouTube and the Search for Immutable Truth
Gen Z is a generation built on constant change—but some are turning to YouTube, looking for the One who doesn’t change.
On the Radar: ‘Your Love Is My Drug,’ Lorde’s Latest Album and Sexualized Firearm Ads on Teen Boys’ Social Media
Kesha’s ‘Your Love Is My Drug’ Trending on TikTok and Instagram What? In 2010, pop artist Kesha (then stylized as “Ke$ha”) released the track, “Your
Episode 292: Are Youths Finding Faith Again? Plus, ‘Batman Begins’ Turns 20
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 292 For decades now, we’ve seen a steady decline in religiosity in the United States. According to a
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