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Podcast: The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Episode: 560. When Does Masculinity Become Toxic? | David French
Description: Sparked by Frenchâs recent New York Times article, âThe Democratsâ $20 Million Man Problem,â he and Jordan Peterson discuss the societal failures contributing to male alienationâfatherlessness, loss of purpose, overmedication, and a culture that increasingly pathologizes masculinity. French shares personal insights as a father, veteran, and conservative commentator (Who is regularly published in Liberal outlets), and the two expand on themes of demoralization, the need for intentional rites of passage, and the psychological appeal of figures like Andrew Tate. The conversation closes with a stark agreementâwe urgently need to reach young men with empathy, structure, and a meaningful v...