A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein How the Right is Winning Young Men (with Taylor Lorenz)
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Nov 15, 2024 
Taylor Lorenz, an independent journalist known for her sharp insights on internet culture, dives into the troubling trend of male loneliness and the rise of toxic masculinity among young men. She discusses how the manosphere has exploited this loneliness, fueling ideologies connected to incels and figures like Andrew Tate. They critique the influence of conservative media and popular social media influencers, emphasizing the need for greater empathy and diverse progressive voices in media to counter the growing right-wing narrative.
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Influencer Shoutout
- During Trump's acceptance speech, Dana White thanked influencers like the Nelk Boys and Joe Rogan.
- These influencers were credited with turning out the young male vote.
Youth Vote Shift
- Trump won male voters under 30 by 18 points in 2024, a stark reversal from Biden's 18-point win in 2020.
- This shift highlights the growing influence of online far-right radicalization among young men.
Incel Movement Explained
- The incel movement, short for "involuntary celibate", consists of men who feel rejected by women.
- These online communities often breed misogyny and radicalization.