Richard Reeves, an expert on men's issues, discusses rising male suicide rates, benefits of marriage for men, toxic masculinity, changing dating dynamics, and the impact of societal changes on masculinity with Steven Bartlett.

Richard Reeves, a writer and founder of the American Institute for Boys & Men, delves into the modern struggles faced by men, including rising suicide rates and the need for tailored support. He discusses the evolving perceptions of masculinity and the stigma surrounding mental health, emphasizing the importance of feeling needed in society. Reeves also explores the isolation many men face post-divorce, the complexities of political representation, and systemic reforms required for working-class men. He advocates for a more nuanced discussion on these critical issues.

Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, and Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, dive into the shifting political landscape of male voters. They explore why white men, even those in unions, are leaning Republican, despite pro-union sentiments. The discussion highlights the impact of modern masculinity on political alignment and critiques how Democrats can better connect with men's experiences. They blend serious analysis with lighthearted reflections on family dynamics, making for an engaging conversation.

We may have unintentionally swung the pendulum on women’s rights and equality in a way that is creating unforeseen consequences for men and boys.We’re talking about male inequality and sorting through some of the biggest contributing factors affecting fathers, sons, husbands, and boyfriends. The mounting data is telling a story of women being able to live well without the need for men and in the absence of a well defined male role in our modern society, men are on the decline.Males are struggling with education, agency, purpose, and seeing higher numbers of suicide. Richard Reeves joins Tom Bilyeu to highlight some key points that we as a society must take into consideration as we decide how to move forward. Richard was named one of the top 50 thinkers in the US for his work on class and inequality. He’s also the author of the book, Of Boys and Men.Disturbing factors Richard is underlining in this conversation includes: Women no longer need marriage to survive and marriage is proving to be more important to men than women Deinstitutionalization of masculinity in a cultural problem Biology, culture, and the individual thrive together and not apart from one another Check out Richard Reeves book, Of Boys and Men: https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Men-Modern-Struggling-Matters/dp/0815739877 Follow Richard ReevesWebsite: https://richardvreeves.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardvReeves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardv.reeves SPONSORS:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://bit.ly/BetterhelpImpact and get on your way to being your best self.Head over to https://bit.ly/AnthrosImpact and get $200 off the office chair that promises to be the world's most comfortable sitting experience.Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://bit.ly/AG1Impact.No interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at https://bit.ly/NetsuiteImpact to get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm.Sign up today at https://bit.ly/ButcherBoxImpact and use code IMPACT to get a FREE TURKEY ​plus $20 off your first order.​Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard V. Reeves is a writer, scholar and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution.Men are falling behind in education, employment and family life. They're underachieving in school, dropping out of the labour market and being less useful around the house more than ever. And this isn't simply cultural as it's happening all over the world, the problem is deeper than that - it's structural.Expect to learn why there are twice as many female fighter pilots compared with male kindergarten teachers, why a male needs to be 24 to have the same impulse control as a 10 year old girl, where the term toxic masculinity actually came from, whether a man's gain is actually woman's loss, the problem of promoting men's issues in the press and much more...Sponsors:Get 7 days free access and 25% discount from Blinkist at https://blinkist.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM)Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM)Get 15% discount on all VERSO’s products at https://ver.so/modernwisdom (use code: MW15)Extra Stuff:Buy Of Boys & Men - https://amzn.to/3eb6so6 Follow Richard on Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/richardvreeves Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Reeves, a writer and scholar focused on boys' education, joins psychoanalyst Erica Komisar, journalist Hanna Rosin, and author Christine Emba to discuss the alarming educational decline of boys. They explore the behavioral challenges boys face in a system tailored for girls, the implications of economic shifts on male roles, and the pressing need for positive male role models. Topics also include redefining masculinity, the impact of fewer male teachers, and the broader societal consequences of these trends.

Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, shares insights on the struggles young men face today. He explores the decline in educational and economic opportunities, with more young men living at home while women advance. Reeves discusses the psychological impact of feeling unneeded and the importance of community for male identity. He highlights a political divide, noting how young men are increasingly leaning right, feeling excluded by progressive politics. The conversation reveals how cultural and economic factors intertwine in today's shifting landscape.

Richard Reeves, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of "Of Boys and Men," discusses the alarming trends affecting boys and men in education, employment, and mental health. He delves into the gender disparities in academic performance, advocating for innovative solutions like delayed school entry and increased vocational training. Reeves emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges without undermining women's progress, while also exploring the emotional struggles men face in modern society. His insights call for a balanced approach to gender issues.

Happy Father's Day! For today's episode, a conversation about fatherhood with three dads who have thought a lot about parenthood, masculinity and being a dad in a world stripped of convention. Richard Reeves is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and the author of the book Of Boys and Men about why boys and men are falling behind in so many aspects of American life. Ryan Holiday is a writer, bookstore owner, Daily Stoic and Daily Dad podcast host. Ian Rowe is a Senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute where he works on issues surrounding education and upward mobility, family formation, adoption. He’s also Chairman of the board at the Spence-Chapin adoption organization, author of the book, Agency, and cofounder of Vertex Partnership Academies, a new network of character-based International Baccalaureate high schools in the Bronx.Along with guest host Eli Lake, the four dads talk: fatherhood, marriage and if it matters anymore, what's up with "toxic masculinity," being a role model for boys, adoption, if the rules and traditions of gender are hurting today's dads or if they offer wisdom we need to re-embrace, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is about the state of men in America. Last week, the non-profit institute Equimondo published a report on the state of men and boys in America: “Many men—especially younger men—are socially disconnected, pessimistic about the future, and turning to online anger," they wrote. "They are facing higher rates of depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, and a sense of isolation, as seen in the agreement of 65 percent that 'no one really knows me well.'" One survey is one survey. It doesn’t do a lot of good to overreact and proclaim one set of findings the iron law of American sociology. But this report is in line with other polls and also with the analyses of experts like Richard Reeves, the Brookings scholar who wrote the book ‘Of Boys and Men.’ Richard is today’s returning guest. We talk about how complaining about masculinity is history’s oldest trope; why this time might be different; what young men think about feminism; the effect of social media on boys and why it might be different than the effect of social media on girls; and what a positive version of masculinity might look like.If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. You can find us on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_Host: Derek ThompsonGuest: Richard Reeves Producer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices