Beyond Netflix's 'Adolescence': Unmasking the Vulnerability Behind Incel Rage

In this episode, I sit down with Detective Superintendent Ahenkora Bediako, a specialist in human trafficking with extensive experience in youth work who currently plays a leading role on the Metropolitan Police's Race Action Plan. Together, we explore the troubling world of incel culture through the lens of Netflix's 'Adolescence', examining how vulnerable young men are drawn into extremist ideologies. Ahenkora brings unique insights into how algorithmic radicalization targets male vulnerability, creating dangerous echo chambers that transform personal pain into collective rage. Our conversation delves into the psychological underpinnings of this phenomenon, highlighting the critical importance of helping young men process emotional pain in healthy ways rather than channeling it into destructive behaviour.