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EPISODE · Sep 20, 2025 · 42 MIN

The Male Dilemma: Social Shifts and Their Impact on Young Men

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Michael Smerconish hosts a discussion exploring the crisis facing young men today, citing declining educational outcomes, rising behavioral issues, increasing loneliness, and alarming suicide rates. The program highlights the negative impact of social media, video games, and pornography on young men’s development and the lack of male role models. Guests include Richard Reeves, Rahm Emanuel, and Scott Galloway, who offer insights into economic challenges, the decline of male participation in education, and the biological disadvantages faced by young boys. The discussion also touches on the importance of mentorship, community support, and potential government intervention to address these issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Smerconish hosts a discussion exploring the crisis facing young men today, citing declining educational outcomes, rising behavioral issues, increasing loneliness, and alarming suicide rates. The program highlights the negative impact of social media, video games, and pornography on young men’s development and the lack of male role models. Guests include Richard Reeves, Rahm Emanuel, and Scott Galloway, who offer insights into economic challenges, the decline of male participation in education, and the biological disadvantages faced by young boys. The discussion also touches on the importance of mentorship, community support, and potential government intervention to address these issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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