Ask Bad People: Is the term ‘psychopath’ unhelpful?

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There can be the tendency in the media and tv shows to call people who do bad and unimaginable things ‘‘psychopaths’’. Is this term unhelpful? Do you think ‘toxic masculinity’ could have a deeper reason? Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen tackle your questions in this bonus edition of Bad People. Warning: This episode may contain sensitive topics and some strong language. Thanks to everyone who sent us questions! If you want to send us a question then email us, we’re badpeople@bbc.co.uk. CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Produced by Hannah Ward Editor: Anna Lacey Music: Matt Chandler Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland #BadPeople_BBC Bad People is a BBC Audio Science Production for BBC Sounds.