Liz Plank

Liz Plank, feminist journalist and author who studies masculinity, and Kat Abughazaleh, reporter and IL-9 congressional candidate who investigates the far right, unpack the Manosphere. They map its online hubs, leaders, symbols, and recruitment tactics. They trace political ties, algorithmic radicalization, subgroup differences, and the real-world harms linked to this movement.

How does political polarization impact online dating and relationships? Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with journalist and co-host of The Man Enough podcast, Liz Plank, and chief science advisor for Match.com, Dr. Helen Fisher, to chat about when to bring up politics in dating, how the fall of Roe v. Wade changed people’s dating habits, and how someone in an inter-political relationship can make it work. They even offer their own advice for those looking for love! Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Mitchell, entertainment journalist and pop culture connector, and Liz Plank, author and commentator on gender and relationships, debate rom-com greatness. They define the genre, champion picks like Last Holiday, The Notebook, Bridesmaids and Crazy Rich Asians. Conversations touch on representation, female friendship, queer coding, and why these films still comfort and provoke.

Liz Plank, award-winning journalist and bestselling author who studies gender and masculinity, explores why modern masculinity matters. Conversations cover which careers make appealing partners, when your “type” might be wrong for you, why pickiness can protect women, decisions about having kids, and how to cope with societal anxiety.

Liz Plank, author of 'Feminist Stabulous' and humorist, joins to dissect Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's extravagant wedding in Venice. She highlights the stark contrast between such opulence and everyday struggles faced by ordinary Americans. Plank argues this lavish display exemplifies 'confetti capitalism' amidst political apathy. From a viral Substack column to the call for real political engagement, she connects wealth, celebrity culture, and societal inequality, urging everyone to advocate for change in a world dominated by tech billionaires.