© 2025 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Researchers report stunning surge of misogyny post-election

Season 2024 Episode 346 | 6m 51s

Researchers have documented a stunning rise in misogynistic rhetoric and attacks after the election. Laura Barrón-López discussed what’s behind that surge, and how experts are combating it, with Cynthia Miller Idriss, a professor at American University and director of the school’s Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
News Wrap: Utah Gov. Cox shares more details about suspected Kirk shooter
The key issues that drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government
Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention
September 14, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
New archive in London celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling career and legacy
Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence
September 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
News Wrap: Trump pressures NATO allies to stop purchasing Russian oil
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes reflects on beloved historical drama
States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding