This is Gavin Newsom And, This is How The Left Fails Young Men with Richard Reeves
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Jul 30, 2025 
Richard Reeves, Founder and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, discusses the pressing challenges young men face today. He explores the alarming rise in suicide rates, emphasizing the need for community support and recognition of men's struggles alongside women's issues. Reeves critiques traditional masculinity and advocates for a positive redefinition that promotes connection and safety. He also highlights the lack of male role models in education and sports and calls for inclusive dialogue to bridge gender gaps in caregiving.
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Men's Struggles Ignored in Inequality
- Richard Reeves noticed many men, especially from working-class and minority backgrounds, struggle economically and socially.
- This gendered dimension of inequality has been largely ignored in policy and discussion.
No Zero-Sum Gender Struggle
- Addressing boys' and men's issues doesn’t negate women's struggles; society can tackle both simultaneously.
- Ignoring men's issues fuels a harmful cycle and cedes the conversation to reactionary voices.
Son Urges Dad on Andrew Tate
- Reeves' youngest son urged him to write about Andrew Tate, highlighting generational gaps.
- Reeves admits initial misunderstanding and evolving perspective on the online male culture termed 'manosphere.'
