The Life and Death of Ethel Cain

The Life and Death of Ethel Cain

The southern drawl of a Baptist preacher creeps into the speakers when the opening track, “Family Tree (Intro),” begins, setting a tone as the low register of Ethel Cain’s voice transports us to the fictional town of Shady Grove, Ala. circa 1990.  Abandoned houses...
This Barbie is a Biblical Metaphor

This Barbie is a Biblical Metaphor

People of all ages are out and about in various shades of pink, flocking to their local theaters to see Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling dance to Dua Lipa and get involved in some shenanigans. I was one of those eager patrons, planning my outfit days in advance and...
American Workers and AI Exposure

American Workers and AI Exposure

Nineteen percent of American workers are in jobs that are exposed to AI (artificial intelligence), according to a Pew Research Center report published July 26. These are jobs that are typically in higher-paying fields where advanced college degrees are valued. The...