TED Radio Hour

Beyond the manosphere: Supporting boys and men in the real world

May 29, 2026·50 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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The episode explores the complex challenges facing boys and men today, particularly in education, mental health, and identity, arguing that ignoring these issues fuels reactionary movements. Host Manoush Zomorodi and guest Richard Reeves advocate for a pragmatic, data-driven, and non-pola

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Richard Reeves

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Richard ReevesManoushAndrew TateGavin NewsomSean ReardonCharlie Kirk

Books

Of Boys and Menby Richard Reeves

Companies

Brookings InstitutionAmerican Institute for Boys and MenCDC

Topics

InequalityLong Form JournalismMental HealthParentingUs Politics

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