Kenneth Ethan Frantz
@kennethefrantz.bsky.social
University of Oklahoma Sociology Doctoral Student
Freelance Writer
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Godly Persuasion | ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera
Books of Christian apologetics books have often sold well in evangelical circles. Works by Lee Strobel and the late Tim Keller have risen to the top of The New York Times bestseller list because evang...
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I would like to thank ARC for publishing my interview with historian Daniel K Williams over the history of Christian apologetics in America. Williams is both a kind and thoughtful scholar and it was a pleasure talking with him.
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The people and politicians around Trump must stand up to him when it comes to his threat to invade Greenland, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues.
Read more: theatln.tc/pUygeIqx
Read more: theatln.tc/pUygeIqx
January 21, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The people and politicians around Trump must stand up to him when it comes to his threat to invade Greenland, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues.
Read more: theatln.tc/pUygeIqx
Read more: theatln.tc/pUygeIqx
We no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace
January 20, 2026 at 2:06 AM
We no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace
We have incarcerated the dogs!
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
We have incarcerated the dogs!
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Anyway, hire more religion reporters.
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Anyway, hire more religion reporters.
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The president
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
January 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The president
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
I bathed both dogs today and now everyone’s sad.
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I bathed both dogs today and now everyone’s sad.
Meet my writing accountability partner.
January 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Meet my writing accountability partner.
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I have an op-ed in the NYT today about the Grok scandal, sharing my research from last year finding that legal risk hinders AI companies from making their models safer against CSAM - an echo of the years where white-hat hackers were chilled from good-faith research. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/o...
Opinion | There’s One Easy Solution to the A.I. Porn Problem
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I have an op-ed in the NYT today about the Grok scandal, sharing my research from last year finding that legal risk hinders AI companies from making their models safer against CSAM - an echo of the years where white-hat hackers were chilled from good-faith research. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/o...
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Just another reason why the President of the United States must not be “involved” in decisions about approving megamergers.
It’s simple: Any review needs to be based on the law and facts — not Donald Trump’s political opinions and personal investments.
It’s simple: Any review needs to be based on the law and facts — not Donald Trump’s political opinions and personal investments.
January 18, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Just another reason why the President of the United States must not be “involved” in decisions about approving megamergers.
It’s simple: Any review needs to be based on the law and facts — not Donald Trump’s political opinions and personal investments.
It’s simple: Any review needs to be based on the law and facts — not Donald Trump’s political opinions and personal investments.
The University of Oklahoma did away with OUCreate—and therefore my website. Does anyone have any suggestions for a platform I could use to create a new website?
January 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The University of Oklahoma did away with OUCreate—and therefore my website. Does anyone have any suggestions for a platform I could use to create a new website?
There’s a great interview with Johnathan Haidit about recent research on the negative impact social media has had on minors!
Great job @caseynewton.bsky.social and @kevinroose.com! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Great job @caseynewton.bsky.social and @kevinroose.com! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Jonathan Haidt Strikes Again + What You Vibecoded + An Update on the Forkiverse
Podcast Episode · Hard Fork · 01/16/2026 · 1h 14m
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January 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
There’s a great interview with Johnathan Haidit about recent research on the negative impact social media has had on minors!
Great job @caseynewton.bsky.social and @kevinroose.com! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Great job @caseynewton.bsky.social and @kevinroose.com! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Moe’s our knight in shining armor! We’re doomed if a dragon attacks us.
January 18, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Moe’s our knight in shining armor! We’re doomed if a dragon attacks us.
One of my mentors is an extravert, and I get along fine with her.
Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK. Here's how to foster deep connections despite your differences. n.pr/4jLrhUs
Yes, introverts and extroverts can be good friends. Here's how
Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK. Here's how to foster deep connections despite your differences.
n.pr
January 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
One of my mentors is an extravert, and I get along fine with her.
I just finished listening to ‘AI Valley’ by @grivlin.bsky.social. Rivlin wrote an engaging history about the tech entrepreneurs and businesses that contributed to the creation of AI.
AI Valley
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A veteran Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shadows the top thinkers in the field of Artificial Intelligence, introducing the breakthroughs and developments...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I just finished listening to ‘AI Valley’ by @grivlin.bsky.social. Rivlin wrote an engaging history about the tech entrepreneurs and businesses that contributed to the creation of AI.
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The link in the earlier post was a dead-end. This works. New study finding that class position moderates Christian nationalism's link with views on organized labor. I find as CN increases, lower-income folks often support unions more, higher-income folks oppose them.
academic.oup.com/socrel/advan...
academic.oup.com/socrel/advan...
January 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The link in the earlier post was a dead-end. This works. New study finding that class position moderates Christian nationalism's link with views on organized labor. I find as CN increases, lower-income folks often support unions more, higher-income folks oppose them.
academic.oup.com/socrel/advan...
academic.oup.com/socrel/advan...
My fabulous friend and journalism colleague @mollymkruse.bsky.social is on Bluesky! Please give her your praise and veneration—or at least a follow.
January 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM
My fabulous friend and journalism colleague @mollymkruse.bsky.social is on Bluesky! Please give her your praise and veneration—or at least a follow.
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Numerous studies show Christian nationalism's effect on social & political views often varies by race. In a series of papers (& a book), I'm finding CLASS is a big moderating factor. Here I find the link between CN & support for organized labor diverges by class.
Free link: doi.org/10.1093/socr...
Free link: doi.org/10.1093/socr...
January 12, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Numerous studies show Christian nationalism's effect on social & political views often varies by race. In a series of papers (& a book), I'm finding CLASS is a big moderating factor. Here I find the link between CN & support for organized labor diverges by class.
Free link: doi.org/10.1093/socr...
Free link: doi.org/10.1093/socr...
I’m doing research and
Moe’s being nosy and double checking my work.
Moe’s being nosy and double checking my work.
January 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I’m doing research and
Moe’s being nosy and double checking my work.
Moe’s being nosy and double checking my work.
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Every country needs to be following Finland's lead here. Media literary skills are going to be crucially important in the age of AI, where knowing what's real and what's not is going to be increasingly difficult
apnews.com/article/fake...
apnews.com/article/fake...
Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda
Finland has been fighting fake news by teaching media literacy to children as young as 3. The Nordic nation includes this in its national curriculum to help citizens recognize disinformation, especial...
apnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Every country needs to be following Finland's lead here. Media literary skills are going to be crucially important in the age of AI, where knowing what's real and what's not is going to be increasingly difficult
apnews.com/article/fake...
apnews.com/article/fake...
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I did not say anything about the anniversary of Jan 6 in part because we are living with the aftermath of it…and it’s a horrible reality.
January 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
I did not say anything about the anniversary of Jan 6 in part because we are living with the aftermath of it…and it’s a horrible reality.
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Watched the new Knives Out last night and hoo boy now I know why I keep getting tagged in it. 😳
a man in a suit and tie stands in front of an altar with his arms outstretched
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands in front of an altar with his arms outstretched
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December 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Watched the new Knives Out last night and hoo boy now I know why I keep getting tagged in it. 😳
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Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
I’ve been listening to this book at work. It not only shows how AI, race, gender, and class interact in the real world, but the author is also a great example of how someone can be both a rigorous researcher and an activist. Great job, @poetofcode.bsky.social!
Unmasking AI
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The conscience of the AI revolution” (Fortune) explains how we’ve arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I’ve been listening to this book at work. It not only shows how AI, race, gender, and class interact in the real world, but the author is also a great example of how someone can be both a rigorous researcher and an activist. Great job, @poetofcode.bsky.social!
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