When Does Masculinity Become Toxic? | David French | EP 560

Sparked by French’s recent New York Times article, “The Democrats’ $20 Million Man Problem,” he and Jordan Peterson discuss the societal failures contributing to male alienation—fatherlessness, 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 agreement—we urgently need to reach young men with empathy, structure, and a meaningful vision for life.

This episode was filmed on July 2nd, 2025

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(0:00) Coming up

(0:51) Intro

(1:52) The shocking changes men will make when someone cares

(7:22) The rise of despair among young men—you are not alone in feeling alone

(15:15) “Doing well for a boy” marks a deep pathological problem

(26:48) The hole “manosphere” ideology tried to fill—and why it can’t

(34:10) Why the shepherd could stand against monsters and lions

(51:13) Alienation from academia and the absolute lie of ADHD medication

(59:25) Jordan recounts his childhood in Alberta—what’s missing now

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