Boys State Directors Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss

Boys State, the compulsively watchable new documentary from Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, follows four boys who run for governor in a mock-government program sponsored by the American Legion.Their competition comes to resemble a real political race thanks to sometimes disingenuous candidates, dubious internet memes, and even impeachment talk.Guest host Eric Steuer talks with McBaine and Moss about how the conservative Texas boys surprised them, and how a new generation of boys is coming to change the white, Republican 1950s look of Boys State. Among the surprises they discovered: The boys of Boys State often reject political parties outright, and win power through empathy, not alpha-male strong-arm tactics.Boys State is now streaming on Apple TV+. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.