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Oct 2024
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#855 - Richard Reeves - Why Do Modern Me...

Chris Williamson
About this episode

Richard Reeves is a writer, researcher and the Founder of the American Institute for Boys & Men.

Men have been struggling for a long time. What exactly is going on? What resources can genuinely help modern men, and how can we better understand the dynamics that are driving this decline in male wellbeing.

Expect to learn why Obama endorsed Richard’s book, the scary trends about male suicide, why it's important for humans to feel needed, whether the Harris-Walz campaign has even considered men's existence, if this upcoming election will be decided by masculinity, Richard’s thoughts on therapy for men and much more….

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