Contributor: Kennedy Unthank

Kennedy Unthank studied journalism at the University of Missouri. He knew he wanted to write for a living when he won a contest for “best fantasy story” while in the 4th grade. What he didn’t know at the time, however, was that he was the only person to submit a story. Regardless, the seed was planted. Kennedy collects and plays board games in his free time, and he loves to talk about biblical apologetics. He’s also an avid cook. He thinks the ending of Lost “wasn’t that bad.”

Half-Asleep Chris

‘Half-Asleep Chris’ brings viewers in to enjoy his hobbies with him—with only a few minor moments that parents will want to consider.

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Pokémon Horizons: The Series

The latest TV series in the sprawling Pokémon franchise comes with familiar charms—and familiar issues.

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X-Men ‘97

The mutants are back in Disney’s retro iteration of the X-Men—as are the violence and superhuman abilities that typically accompany this franchise.

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On the Radar: Reading Down Among Children; E-Cigarettes Likely Cause Cancer; What Does ‘NPC’ Mean

Children are growing less likely to read for fun. A new study shows e-cigarettes likely cause cancer. And what makes someone an “NPC”?

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The Theology Of … Avatar: The Last Airbender

There’s a whole lot of spirituality in Avatar: The Last Airbender. We can’t cover it all, but here’s a primer for the series.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)

Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix’s live-action remake of the Nickelodeon cartoon, has some good lessons and some troubling elements.

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Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D

James Cameron and Billie Eilish turn Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour into a 3D experience for moviegoers who missed the singer live.

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On the Radar: False AI Overviews, UK’s Social Media Ban and Teen Dangers on Snapchat

A German court holds Google responsible for false statements made by its AI summaries. The UK announces an under-16 social media ban. The majority of teens on Snapchat see unwanted content.

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Grant Harting

Grant Harting is a licensed pharmacist, and he’ll teach you all about various medications—even the sketchiest gas station pills.

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The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act

The threat of abstracting is real in ‘The Amazing Digital Circus.’ Parents will note that some of the content here failed to follow suit.

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I Will Find You

‘I Will Find You’ follows a father’s desperate search for a son he thought dead for years—saturated, of course, in a violent story.

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Plugged In: All Human, All the Time. (Books, Maybe Not So Much.)

Barnes & Noble CEO says he’ll stock AI-generated books. But at Plugged In, we promise to only post human-generated reviews.

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On the Radar: Parental Faith Impacts Children, AI Hides Poor Literacy Skills and Netflix Building Kid-Centric Games

A parent’s faith impacts the religiosity of their children. AI may be masking America’s lack of literacy. Netflix introduces a kid-centric app for games.

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Dragon Striker

‘Dragon Striker’ is a well-crafted fantasy sports story, but with that premise comes a few issues parents will need to (slide) tackle.

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On the Radar: DuckDuckGo Expands into Anti-AI Waters, Meta Ships Out 13+ Accounts and AI and Faith

DuckDuckGo grows by offering an AI-free alternative. Meta implements its new teen account settings globally. AI biases prevent full faith dialogues.

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