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On the Radar: Teens’ Internet Use, ‘Slop’ and No Phones for Preteens
The number of teens online “almost constantly” is dropping. Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year is “slop.” Study says smartphones harm preteens’ health.
Best TV Shows of 2025: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
We’ve seen a lot of shows this year (well, just like every year). This time, check out our top shows from both Christian and secular sources.
The Plugged In Team’s Favorite Christmas Movies
This year, Plugged In is offering up some of our personal favorite Christmas films to consider adding to your family’s holiday mix.
From 2010, an Interview With Rob Reiner
The late Rob Reiner directed some classic films. Plugged In had a chance to talk with Rob Reiner in 2010, and you can listen to it here.
New Release Roundtable: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘David’
The Avatar franchise returns to movie screens this Friday with Avatar: Fire and Ash. The third film in director James Cameron’s billion-dollar franchise is sure
Movie Monday: ‘Zootopia 2’ Slithers Back to the Top of the Box Office
After a brief upset by a certain animatronic bear, ‘Zootopia 2’ returned to its throne atop the box office mountain.
On the Radar: ‘Skinni Tokk’, ‘ICL TS PMO Copypasta’ and Chatbots & Mental Health
“Thinfluencers” are getting around filters to promote “SkinnyTok” content. What does “TS PMO ICL Copypasta” mean? Most AI chatbots fail to respond appropriately to mental health crises.
Best of YouTube 2025: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
As of 2025, there are reportedly 60 million active YouTube channels (those who upload at least once a month). If YouTube were a country, it’d
Why Plugged In Says No Phones in the Bedroom
There are several very prominent problems with phone use at night. And though you may have heard them before, let’s quickly review …
Director Rian Johnson Talks Faith and Filmmaking in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’
You wouldn’t think that murder mysteries would be exactly Christian. Just the word “murder” implies that at least one big commandment is broken during the story …
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