The days of the gallant, pure-of-heart superhero are numbered. That’s how cultural critic Chuck Klosterman sees it. He says we just can’t relate to them anymore. For many adults, it’s the villain who holds the most appeal. And though we don’t condone their malevolence, Klosterman says the flawed and complex nature of villains makes them more like us. Klosterman joins guest host Matt LaPlante Wednesday to investigate the nature of villainy and to ask why we’re so drawn to black-hatted bad guys.

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