Michael Ian Black

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Two things mass shootings have in common are guns and guys. Nearly all the shooters are male, nearly all are young. So what’s going on with young men?

Are there so many mass shootings because America's boys are broken?

Two things mass shootings have in common are guns and guys. Nearly all the shooters are male, nearly all are young. So what’s going on with young men?

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Comedian-turned-podcaster Michael Ian Black has convinced some high profile guests to make startling confessions.

Michael Ian Black teaches us how to be amazing

Comedian-turned-podcaster Michael Ian Black has convinced some high profile guests to make startling confessions.

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