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Jul 7
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560. When Does Masculinity Become Toxic?...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Sparked by French’s recent New York Times article, “The Democrats’ $20 Million Man Problem,” he and Jordan Peterson discuss the societal failures contributing to male alienation—fatherlessness, loss of purpose, overmedication, and a culture that increasingly pathologizes masculinity. French shares personal insights as a father, veteran, and conservative comm ... Show More
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