As a father of five at 55, I can’t afford to ignore the societal scourge of cyberbullying. My kids haven’t yet reached the age where they can use social media, but that didn’t prevent me from encountering the issue way…
As Gen Zers like myself finish our education and enter the workforce, many of us initially face the fear of the next chapter in our lives: adulthood. The “fear of adulting” was the main topic of conversation amongst my classmates…
We’re told this is a good thing. A modern thing. A necessary thing. “Meeting people where they are,” they say. And where are people? On X. On Instagram. On TikTok. Online. But this isn’t a celebrity we’re discussing. This isn’t…
Social media platforms are being admonished by GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, for rolling back on “hate speech policies” that once protected the LGBTQ community. GLAAD’s fifth annual Social Media Safety Index evaluated six major social media platforms: TikTok,…
Young kids will inevitably hop on any trend to be considered cool or gain popularity amongst their friends, no matter how dangerous. The current trend for attention? Damaging school-issued laptops by causing these devices to short-circuit by jamming various objects…
The increasing presence of artificial intelligence begs the question: Where will it go from here? (READ MORE: Trump’s Bold AI Blueprint) Join The Spectacle Podcast host Scott McKay and podcast producers Grace Keller and Lyrah Margo as they discuss how they have…
In a move that has halted the cheap hauls of TikTok’s hoard of fashion influencers, President Donald Trump has effectively put fast fashion out of style in the United States. As of May 2, 2025, the Republican president killed the…
Netflix’s current top show, Adolescence, is a chilling tale of a teenage boy who is accused of murdering his female classmate. The show spiked in popularity due to the underlying emphasis on larger issues, such as “toxic masculinity” and violence. (RELATED: Five…
Tune in to The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on their first-ever live discussion on X Spaces! In last week’s discussion, Melissa and Scott reflected on and discussed topics discussed in previous segments and recap news that occurred during…
