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‘Bad Influence’ and ‘Devil in the Family’: The Truth About Influencing
Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence’ and Hulu’s ‘Devil in the Family’ examine what it’s really like behind the scenes for famous kid influencers.
Episode 288: The Scary Science of Screen Time. Plus, Bono’s ‘Stories of Surrender’
Is all screen time bad? Plus, how have U2 and Bono made both a secular and spiritual impact with their music?
Movie Tuesday: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Rides a Wave of Money
Lilo and Stitch may look after their family, but their live-action film leaves behind every other movie in this Memorial Day weekend box office.
On the Radar: ‘Carrotmaxxing,’ the Thumb Tack Hack and #BootsOnlySummer
As summer approaches, parents should be aware of the potential hazards of “carrotmaxxing,” studding flip-flops with thumb tacks and wearing soccer cleats off the field.
Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology
Is the new Lilo & Stitch as good as the 2002 original? And how is AI impacting the world of entertainment?
How Is Artificial Intelligence Using … You?
Artificial intelligence is the topic of the day. Everybody is chatting about it and wondering how it will soon be stitched into the tapestry of
Movie Monday: ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Kills at Box Office
If the Final Destination series teaches us anything, it’s that people aren’t tired of watching the same movie six times.
On the Radar: ‘Nonchalant’ Trend, TikTok Meditation and ‘Senior Assassin’
Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes. Will TikTok’s new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Water gun-based game “senior assassin” might be more dangerous than you think.
Episode 286: Is Summertime Screen Time? Plus, Christian YouTubers
Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. With no school to worry about and …
‘Mom, I think I have ADHD. I learned about it on TikTok.’
New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous.
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