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CBC Podcasts
Boys Like Me
Why are some lonely, young men a growing threat to our safety? In 2018, a Toronto man drove a van down a busy sidewalk, killing 11 people and injuring many more. He was linked to the "incel" movement, a dark online world fueled by violent misogyny, extreme isolation and perceived rejection.
In the wake of the attack, Evan Mead discovers a disturbing connection to the perpetrator. They were former high school classmates; both outcasts, existing together on the fringes of social acceptance.
How did two young men who started in similar circumstances, end up on such drastically different...
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4.7 stars from 917 ratings
Good but preachy at the end
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“This was a very well-executed podcast on a subject that I think should be more in the public spotlight. I learned a lot about the incel “movement“ (not sure what else to call it). And I felt like the treatment of incels was as balanced as it could be. At the end though they got into this whole...”Read full review »
soul24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
Interesting but frustrating
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“This is an informative podcast and topic and it is interesting to see the viewpoint of men who think like that. However, it’s beyond frustrating that it’s always about coddling these type of men for their own insecurities. Another burden women have to shoulder while also being the target of these...”Read full review »
hvucyc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
Great listen!
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“Such an interesting story and well produced!”
Mal2348 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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