
What Teenage Boys Are Watching Online
A Netflix drama prompts concern about online content aimed at teenage boys, and the latest on Nintendo's new Switch 2 console and its gaming strategy.
A Netflix drama about a boy accused of murder has sparked global attention over the content consumed by teenage boys online. Claire Holubowskyj of Enders Analysis highlights how boys spend significant time on platforms like YouTube and Reddit, often absorbing longer-form, algorithm-driven videos. Dr Marcus Gilroy-Ware of SOAS and Oli Dugmore, editor at Joe, delve into the online presence of Andrew Tate and similar figures.
Also on the show, Nintendo has announced the Switch 2 console, a successor to its popular gaming system. Keza MacDonald, video games editor at the Guardian, gives her analysis.
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