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The Plugged In Show, Episode 113: The Sacred/Secular Musical Divide (and Boba Fett, Too!)
In this episode, we talk about conflicting musical priorities and one of Star Wars’ most ethically conflicted characters.

Plugged In Talks Content: Sexual Content
One of the most popular sections in our reviews, we explain how and why we cover sexual content in media for our readers.

Plugged In Talks Content: Spiritual Elements
Ever wondered why Plugged In has a Spiritual Elements section? We aim to answer that and other content-specific questions in this series.

Plugged In Talks Content: Positive Elements
The Plugged In team breaks down how we break down our content categories, starting with Positive Elements.

Plugged In Picks, Books: We Dream of Space
We Dream of Space is the kind of story that makes for a sure-fire Plugged In Pick for 8-to-12-year-old readers who want something serious to take flight with.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 112: A Preview of the Biggest Movies of 2022 (and an Interview With Skillet’s John Cooper)
If there’s a movie you’re interested in seeing, we’re interested in seeing it, too. And we let you know about some of them on this episode.

Of Algorithms, Eating Disorders and Social Media
6 ways to effectively help your kids navigate a world in which the apps they and their friends love target them.

Denzel Washington, Dana Canedy and Virgil Williams talk faith, film and A Journal For Jordan
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and Trinity United Church of Christ present a virtual conversation on the film, A Journal for Jordan.

Interested in These 10 Movies? We Are, Too (But Maybe For Different Reasons)
What movies coming out in 2022 might have some content issues you might not suspect?

Plugged In Picks, Music: Imagine Dragons & J.I.D., “Enemy”
As the song’s title suggests, “Enemy” is about standing up against those who would tear us down, an appropriate sort of vibe for a video game that’s all about the last man standing.
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