U.S.WEEKEND REPORT

Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online

Red Pill coaches and Dawah Bros are reaching Muslim communities through social platforms with misogynistic content dressed in religious language; organized harassment goes viral.

On air: Hank Ledger on Weekend Edition
Published 6:41 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Wired: “Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:41 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger.

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WiredInside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online

What BBN said about it

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentResearchers call it organized online harassment of women that is now reaching Muslim communities.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOrganized.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentRight. Sir, you've watched a few of these. Could I get your name?
Bartholomew NwosuBartholomew Nwosu. I'm a bus scheduler. And your posture is terrible, by the way.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentMy posture?
Bartholomew NwosuSlouching. Holding the mic like a sandwich. These influencers say a man should stand tall.
Bartholomew NwosuI'm just saying it to you in person, which is cheaper.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSo these influencers with phones and free time have figured out how to reach audiences who actually listen to them.
Bartholomew NwosuNine hours a day, sometimes. It's basically a job. Nobody pays me, though.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNine hours.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I did stand tall in the hurricane, and I think this proves I'm ready for the desk.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. The man says fix your posture. Take the note.