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Darren McGarvey on modern masculinity and Jason Arday

John MacKay speaks to author Darren McGarvey about the rise of the manosphere.

Darren McGarvey (pictured), the author of Poverty Safari and Trauma Industrial Complex, has recorded an audio essay for BBC Radio 4 called 'Confessions of a Performative Male': https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zhnj

Almost a decade on from MeToo gaining traction, he tells us why he thinks the movement pushed some men towards the so-called manosphere.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay.

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Wed 26 Aug 2026 00:00
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