EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 27 MIN
The real reason for male loneliness will surprise you
from Standing Room Only · host Salon.com, Amanda Marcotte, Michael E. Hayden
The "male loneliness epidemic" has a scapegoat problem. In this episode, Amanda takes a closer look at the online media shaping young men, especially podcast culture and the values it pushes around women and politics. From toxic dating advice to bizarre narratives around self-pleasure, she breaks down how some influencers may be making loneliness worse, while promoting dehumanizing views of women. And it's not just online. Political figures like James Fishback are tapping into this audience in real life, which should caution us all. Amanda's guest this week is Michael E. Hayden, author of "Strange People on the Hill." He has researched and written about the manosphere. Find his writing here: https://substack.com/@michaeledisonhayden
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