Pod Save America "Josh Hawley’s Masculinity Press Tour."
Nov 9, 2021
Dave Roberts, a climate reporter and author of the Volts newsletter, joins to dive into the recent billion-dollar Infrastructure Bill and its implications for climate initiatives. The discussion shifts to the COP26 Climate Summit, touching on climate emissions accountability and the challenges of monitoring commitments. Humorously, they also tackle Josh Hawley's masculinity crisis and Ted Cruz's quirky endorsement of Joe Rogan, critiquing cultural narratives surrounding modern manhood. It's an entertaining blend of serious climate talk and lighthearted political commentary.
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Hawley on Masculinity
- Josh Hawley criticized men withdrawing into "enclaves of idleness and pornography and video games."
- He linked this to a perceived "liberal attack on manhood."
Defining Masculinity
- Jon Lovett points out the difficulty in defining masculinity if it's exclusive to men.
- He questions what good qualities men should have that others shouldn't, and vice versa.
Hawley's Political Strategy
- Tommy Vietor suggests Hawley's stance is a political tactic.
- It allows him to tap into cultural anxieties and criticize issues like transgender rights in sports.