The New Masculine Normal?

[constantcomment]

As far as the poll question--does the group that does 99% of the mass shootings in America today need help? Absolutely

[ghobgood]

It doesn't matter what the motives of the family members had inviting Trump to Arlington. It was a prohibited act. Trump and the family should have respected the policies of Arlington

[DJChameleon]

I'm a moderate left of center liberal and loyal watcher every Saturday morning. I watched your broadcast before watching this video and thought this was a fantastic discussion where I'm still uncertain where I stand on your poll question, which matches the 52-48 poll result.

I've spent hours trying to answer this question in my head. The moment in your conversation with Professor Galloway that crystallized my uncertainty over this issue was the Galloway's question if today's young men are being asked to pay the price for the privileges older generations of men have enjoyed. As a person firmly committed to the principle of social equity, which has played such a large role in the societal changes driving the struggles of young men, I'm considering if the principle of social equity should also apply to young men who have traditionally been seen as the adversary or obstacle which social equity seeks to overcome.

Then, as I heard you read the list, it occurred to me to wonder how many groups on the "Who We Serve" list include parts of the identity group "young men between 18 and about 30".

The only group that doesn't include some young men is "women." Furthermore, the group "Young People and Students" includes every single young man between the ages of 18 and 30. While it is true that the Democratic party doesn't identify young men as a separate group they serve, they are included within other groups.

All of this doesn't mean there shouldn't be policies specifically supporting young men between the ages of 18 and 30 who are struggling. What those policies should look like is the question. The answers need to start with much better research into root causes. We need a much better understanding of all of the complexities surrounding this issue.

I believe the first thing we need as a society to look at for a solution is our education system. Both in terms of changes in education itself, including more vocational training, and in terms of identifying individuals in need of support and intervention.

[kerrysommers]

IT is about following rules at burial grounds of veterans.

[dj]

It's not about man vs woman or masculinity, its just about saving the country. It's hilarious that we're talking Trump after the Kamala wallz " interview"😅

[julie-og]

This is terrible. There are thousands of young men in the cemetery everyone has their panties in a bundle about. I’m not a Trump voter but I am raising two men and it’s not ok to push them to the curb when this country was built on young men’s backs too. So terrible.

[kristinegeddes]

Michael if you haven’t seen the documentary The Mask You Live In about young males and masculinity it’s a worthy watch. Very eye opening about this very subject.

[raybrown]

I get doing commercials, but am not a fan of the expanse of betting now as close as your phone. Would love to see you have a discussion about the proliferation of online betting apps and state lotteries. I just left a grocery store where I saw a customer drop $20 on a scratch-off ticket, with the odds as they are it is like throwing $20 in the trash. Your thoughts?

[tinasmith]

Is it a realistic goal to guarantee we are ALL uplifted without someone being pushed back down again? I agree that young men are in a frustrating place. I see it in my own personal world. Sadly it seems when one group gains ground, it comes at the expense of another. Lumping all young men into a category of gamers living in the parents' basement is wrong.
There are gender differences in how we think - how or brains are wired. Young men need help to find a voice again. To deny them that is to repeat exclusion mistakes of the past. We need to stop chastising people for having a right to feel left out.

[jackieboudreaux]

Well thank goodness they as Trump calls them basement dwellers in their moms house

[Picklesnot-cok]

No audio problems after a horrible week! Change of venue? 🎧

[julie-og]

Free Harry! That guy is a shell of who he once was IMHO. He’s a great example who has lost his way while his wife finds hers. It doesn’t need to be like this. We should rise together.

[bimbolewis]

I don’t understand why we have to always blame others for everything, I respect your opinion but I don’t agree with it, you forgot to include CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITY in your analysis, example everyone can apply for FAFSA and go to technical school or college if they desire, or just work on their talents, and if 10 girls/women decide to apply for FAFSA and go to school and become a nurse, drive nice cars and buy a house, 10 other boy/men can do the same, so why blame others for other people decisions. I believe what you or we should be focusing on more is making sure people, I mean all people can have opportunities both in economy, education and life in general have the opportunity to make any choice they desire, because I have never see a FAFSA applications that says only boy or girl, it’s for everyone, that’s my take.

[scottdevlin]

Wow! That sounds like a bunch of malarky!

[bobogilvie]

MAYBE YOUNG MEN DO NOT HAVE COMMON SENSE ANYMORE .THEY ALL LOOK FOR CONSPIRACIES LIKE MY SON

[nancygraney]

I hope you have enough copies ……PLEASE

[CanadianMD-vp]

"Policy Solutions" is the CAUSE of the Mess. Stop trying to Engineer society

[christinelee]

They also refuse to serve precious babies in the womb.

[kjorlaug]

The issue is that they saw their dad's and grand dads have it "easier" because sexism, racism, and misogyny were tolerated. Now they feel "left behind" because being a young white male isn't as strong of a card as it used to be

[kerrysommers]

you are so full of it!! Dems are better than Trump to serve their needs. The guys need help with their mental health.