As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, I look at reasons why the hype for it pales in comparison to the 1976 bicentennial.
Media
Various media topics, including comics, animation, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
June 2026 media picks and news
A look at media of interest for June 2026, including the World Cup, a new Supergirl movie, and a “Dastardly & Muttley” Blu-ray.
10 LGBTQ people of color voice actors in Western animation
A list of 10 LGBTQ people of color voice actors, who’ve done animated characters ranging from Sapphire in “Steven Universe” to Mirabel in “Encanto.”
Cartoon review: “Gracie’s Corner”
I take a brief look at the popular YouTube animated series “Gracie’s Corner,” featuring catchy kid-friendly songs.
What cartoons have aired on multiple TV networks?
A look at what cartoons have aired on the “Big Three” broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) and cable channels (Nick, Cartoon Network, and Disney Channel).
Trump’s FCC wants TV ratings to ban trans and nonbinary characters from kids’ shows
Trump’s FCC head wants to use the US TV ratings system to ban trans/nonbinary characters from kids’ TV. Also, what cartoons fall under each ratings tier?
May 2026 media picks and news
This month’s look at media of interest includes the new Blu-ray of “Looney Tunes Cartoons.”
Cartoon review: “Phoebe & Jay”
Today’s cartoon review is a look at “Phoebe & Jay,” a PBS Kids animated series that debuted in February 2026.
April 2026 media picks and news
A look at media of interest for April 2026, as well as my thoughts on the latest Netflix price hike pushing its ad-free tier to $20 a month.
“KPop Demon Hunters” wins the 2026 Oscar for animated feature
“KPop Demon Hunters” wins for best animated feature, while its hit song “Golden” wins for the original song category.