In this intriguing discussion, Rachel Simmons, an expert on girls' leadership, sheds light on the challenges young men face today, emphasizing their feelings of marginalization. Nicholas Confessore, a New York Times journalist, tackles the complexities of diversity and inclusion at the University of Michigan, questioning the effectiveness of current DEI initiatives. The conversation also dives into the sociocultural issues affecting youth engagement in politics and the importance of addressing boys' struggles within empowerment movements.
01:03:16
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Trump's Disinhibition
Trump's disinhibition, behaving publicly as we dream of privately, is his defining trait, not cognitive decline.
This disinhibition, amplified by a structure enabling his impulses, poses the greatest danger in a second term.
insights INSIGHT
GOP Early Voting
High early voting numbers among Republicans might indicate a disconnect between Trump's actions and the campaign's strategy.
This suggests a potentially effective GOP get-out-the-vote operation.
insights INSIGHT
Gender Divide
A significant gender divide exists in the presidential election, with young men favoring Trump and young women favoring Harris.
This gap has widened recently, mainly due to women shifting left.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
In '10% Happier,' Dan Harris shares his personal journey of discovering the benefits of meditation. Initially a skeptic, Harris, a news anchor, found himself on a path of self-discovery after a nationally televised panic attack. He delves into the world of spirituality and self-help, encountering various figures including brain scientists, CEOs, and spiritual leaders. The book explores how meditation can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being without compromising one's ambition or edge. Harris emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in making one more resilient and better equipped to handle life's challenges, though it does not eliminate problems entirely[2][4][5].
Odd Girl Out
Rachel Simmons
In 'Odd Girl Out', Rachel Simmons delves into the complex world of female aggression, highlighting how girls often express anger indirectly through behaviors like social exclusion and manipulation. The book provides insights into the long-term effects of these behaviors and offers strategies for addressing them. It has been updated to include discussions on cyberbullying and social media impacts.
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s fascism, disinhibition, and age; the state of young men in America with Rachel Simmons; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan with Nicholas Confessore of The New York Times. Join us on December 4 for Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn! Tickets are on sale now. And send us your Conundrums at slate.com/conundrum.
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David talk about Elon Musk following Donald Trump.
Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth
Research by Julie Huygen
Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen.
Political Gabfest 
