Lost Boys Here's how we help young men thrive, with Andrew Yang
Jun 5, 2025
Andrew Yang, a businessman and former presidential candidate, joins Anthony and Scott to discuss the pressing challenges faced by young men today. He passionately explores innovative policy solutions, such as vocational programs and promoting male teacher representation. The conversation dives into how wealth transfer affects dating and societal roles for young men, amidst the backdrop of toxic masculinity. Yang emphasizes the need for community and support for disenfranchised youth while reflecting on the urgency of evolving masculinity in a rapidly changing world.
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Boost Vocational Training and Male Teachers
- Double down on vocational and apprenticeship education to help young men gain good jobs resistant to automation.
- Incentivize men to teach to provide positive male role models for boys in classrooms.
Support National Mandatory Service
- Implement national mandatory service to provide purpose, structure, and community for anxious young men.
- Recognize challenges in execution due to depression and substance issues among youth but pursue the idea.
Politics Hinders Young Men Solutions
- Politics significantly drives the struggle of young men, with parties focusing on competing narratives rather than solutions.
- Neither major party fully addresses the issue, forcing men to choose divisive camps and hindering pragmatic progress.
