This Fresh Air episode explores the rising cultural phenomenon of 'alpha male' camps and masculinity influencers, revealing a complex undercurrent of male loneliness and emotional isolation beneath the performative toughness. Journalist Charles Bethea’s investigative reporting uncovers ho
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