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Earbuds, Hearing Loss and Social Isolation
Personal listening devices are negatively impacting our ability to hear. But they might also be affecting our ability to listen.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 171: ‘The Thorn’ and ‘Creed III’
Paul Asay talks to John Bolin, creator of The Thorn, then the team discusses the Creed franchise and its Rocky origins.

Movie Monday: ‘Ant-Man’ Wins Second Straight Weekend, ‘Jesus Revolution’ Overperforms
Jesus Revolution was expected to corral anywhere from $6 million to $7 million but took in more than $15.5 million to finish third for the week.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 170: A Look at the ‘Jesus Revolution’
The Plugged In Team discusses the new film Jesus Revolution. Then, Adam Holz sits down to talk to some of the film’s stars.

Plugged In Talks to the Jesus Revolution Cast and Directors
Adam Holz talks to the cast and directors of Jesus Revolution about Christ and the making of the film.

‘The Thorn’ Moves From Stage to Screen
The Thorn will be in select theaters beginning March 6. You can buy tickets at the Fathom Events website.

Is Social Media Shaping Adolescent Brain Development?
Whether we like it or not, we can confidently state that kids’ constant exposure to screens and social media is having a tangible impact on them.

Movie Monday: Poor Reviews Can’t Exterminate ‘Ant-Man’
Despite a 47% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Quantumania brought home $120 million over the four-day holiday weekend.

Tech Trends: The Rise of AI, Banning TikTok, and the Pitfalls of BeReal
Learn about February 2023’s social media trends, up-and-coming AI apps and social media companies under fire.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 169: The Music Episode and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’
The Plugged In team talks about how music can change us. Then hear our thoughts about the newest Ant-Man film and submit your entries for Name That Movie.
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Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>