The right says "man up." The left says masculinity itself is the problem. They're both describing symptoms and calling it the fire.Here are the numbers nobody wants to sit with: Men account for 79% of all suicides in the United States. Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 45. 57% of men report having no close friends — not one person they can call in a time of crisis. That number has tripled since the 1990s. The health impact of that loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Something is broken. But it's not masculinity.In this solo episode, I break down what's actually happening to men — the loss of traditional roles, the absence of clear guidance, and the "nutrient-sparse" surrogate activities filling the void that genuine purpose and connection used to occupy.

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