Wind Chill: The Rise of Aggrieved Entitlement

Why do men who historically hold the most power feel like the new victims? In this deep dive into sociologist Michael Kimmel’s research, we explore the psychology of aggrieved entitlement — the sense that promised privilege has been stolen. From roadside diners to school shootings, from talk radio outrage to the collapse of the family wage, this episode unpacks how economic shifts, cultural change, and masculine identity collided to produce a generation of anger.But this isn’t just about rage — it’s about redemption. Can masculinity evolve before demographic change forces it to?