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

TED Radio Hour

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Social Sciences, Science, Society & Culture, Technology

4.3 • 21.7K Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 51 minutes

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The debate about masculinity has reached a fever pitch. But Richard Reeves says we must move past the culture wars and look at the facts. This hour, a thoughtful approach to supporting boys and men.

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0:00.0	This is the TED Radio Hour.
0:04.4	Each week, groundbreaking TED Talks.
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0:21.9	Challenge you.
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0:25.1	And even change you.
0:26.3	I literally feel like I'm a different person.
0:28.4	Yes.
0:29.4	Do you feel that way?
0:31.2	Ideas worth spreading.
0:33.5	From Ted and NPR.
0:37.3	I'm Minouosh Zamorodi.
0:39.2	On the show, what does it mean to be a man today?
0:42.9	Turning now to an issue, our next guest, has been sounding the alarm on for years.
0:48.6	The current crisis facing boys and young men in this country.
0:51.7	Our boys are in a crisis.
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