

The Boys Are Not Alright: Alienated Masculinity and the Crisis of America's Working Class Men in w/ Alex Gendler and Ryan Zickgraf
Mar 18, 2025
In this compelling discussion, Alex Gendler, author of "The New Superfluous Men," and Ryan Zickgraf, author of "Working-Class Men Are Not Okay," dissect the crisis facing America's working-class men. They delve into the incel phenomenon and alienation from traditional masculinity. Economic shifts and rising loneliness among men lead to devastating mental health impacts. The conversation highlights the urgency of redefining masculinity, fostering community, and confronting the social and economic forces shaping their identities.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Challenges of Modern Masculinity
03:09 • 16min
The Crisis of Contemporary Masculinity
19:24 • 24min
Redefining Masculinity in Modern Relationships
43:30 • 11min
Reviving Civic Duty and Community in Contemporary Society
54:58 • 5min
Redefining Masculinity in Modern Politics
59:54 • 6min
Reflections on Work and the Digital Struggle
01:05:55 • 3min