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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
Movie Monday: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Bares its Teeth at Box Office
How To Train Your Dragon continues to soar over the competition at the box office, earning first place for the second week in a row.
On the Radar: Sleeping In, ‘My Pet Peeve’ and the TikTok Ban
Just two extra hours of weekend sleep reduces teen anxiety. The “My Pet Peeve” trend could help you understand your teen better. And the ban on TikTok has been delayed another 90 days.
Can Neuralink Read Your Mind? The Expanding World of Brain-Computer Interfaces
Will technology like Neuralink be able to read your thoughts? The idea is looking less like science fiction every day …
Episode 291: Under the Skin – A Conversation about Nudity in Art and Entertainment. Plus, ‘Elio!’
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 291 Anyone who’s familiar with Plugged In knows that we take a dim view of nudity in the
Ballerina Cappuccina, Brain Rot and Yeet!
Have you seen your tween or younger child chortling over YouTube videos depicting an odd-looking cappuccino cup-headed ballerina or a three-legged shark wearing Nike sneakers?
Movie Monday: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Takes Flight
How do you defeat a live-action remake at the box office? According to the success of How to Train Your Dragon, the answer is: make another.
Four “Dad Approved” Father’s Day Movies
Looking for the right movie to watch with Dad this Father’s Day? Here are a few “dad-approved” Father’s Day movie suggestions …
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