Why Young Men Are Struggling Right Now with Oprah & Scott Galloway
December 2, 2025
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Summary
Oprah and a live audience of mostly men are in a lively conversation with author, entrepreneur, NYU professor and podcaster Scott Galloway about his new book, Notes on Being a Man. Galloway’s #1 New York Times bestseller has ignited a nationwide discussion around what many see as a crisis facing young men today. In this candid discussion, men open up about manhood, vulnerability, and the unique challenges facing young men in modern America. Scott answers questions from the audience and opens up about his own personal journey of being a man and a father to two sons.
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'Notes on Being a Man' by Scott Galloway:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-on-Being-a-Man/Scott-Galloway/9781668084359
Chapters:
00:00:00 — Intro: Scott Galloway, Notes on Being a Man
00:01:20 — Why anger is the only “allowed” male emotion
00:02:40 — Men want role models
00:05:10 — Male friendships in decline
00:07:25 — Screen time and declining well-being in young men
00:09:40 — Why many young men don’t ask women out
00:11:38 — Relationships are life’s greatest reward
00:12:36 — Scott’s upbringing
00:13:50 — Rule #1 of being a good man
00:17:45 — Building a personal code of conduct
00:20:50 — Moms are sounding the alarm too
00:22:38 — Learning to be vulnerable
00:26:27 — Balancing self-love with finding love
00:27:52 — The 3 things women want in men
00:30:48 — Why taking risks is difficult
00:32:42 — Staying on the right path
00:36:30 — Scott on toxic masculinity
00:39:26 — How men can show up for each other
00:43:10 — What Scott would tell his younger self
00:46:42 — Is dating getting harder?
00:50:38 — How parents can support young men
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