A Shocking Turn in the War on Men - Richard Reeves

Best Moments from A Shocking Turn in the War on Men - Richard Reeves

modernwisdom
April 20, 2026
45 Moments
Richard Reeves

A writer, researcher, and the Founder of the American Institute for Boys & Men.

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Why Democrats are Suddenly Paying Attention to Young Men

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1:21
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New State Initiatives Supporting Boys and Men

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0:40
Duration: 0:34

Why Activists are Psychologically Reluctant to Succeed

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7:11
Duration: 0:57

Why Some Causes Slay Smaller and Smaller Dragons

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8:46
Duration: 0:39

The Overachiever's Fear of Gratitude

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8:08
Duration: 0:24

Putting Your Ego Aside for the Mission

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10:40
Duration: 0:40

The Cultural Vacuum: Why Men are Turning to Alternative Voices

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24:12
Duration: 1:06

We Don't Need to Help You, We Need You

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26:31
Duration: 0:26

The Concept of Advice Hyper-Responders

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23:06
Duration: 0:27

The Problem with 'Healthy' Masculinity Modifiers

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26:05
Duration: 0:17

The Message Every Young Man Needs to Hear

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26:36
Duration: 0:20

The Rise of 'Looksmaxxing' and the 3rd Wave Manosphere

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30:01
Duration: 0:45

Understanding 'Masculinity Vertigo'

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33:52
Duration: 0:36

The Social Invention of Fatherhood and Masculinity

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35:24
Duration: 0:27

Are We Ostracizing an Entire Sex?

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39:27
Duration: 0:43

Debunking the 'Deadbeat Dad' Workload Myth

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43:20
Duration: 1:01

The CEO vs. COO Household Analogy

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47:50
Duration: 0:59

The Real Feminization Problem in Labor

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50:19
Duration: 0:54

Moving Beyond Zero-Sum Empathy

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52:38
Duration: 1:22

The Mating Logic Sepuku: Why Ignoring Men's Struggles Hurts Women

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53:11
Duration: 0:35

How the Left and Right Encourage Men and Women to Blame Each Other

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56:21
Duration: 0:35

Why Dating Apps Go Against Human Evolution

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57:49
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Debunking the Workforce vs. Fertility Myth

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1:06:37
Duration: 1:11

The True Work of a 50-Year Marriage

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1:03:58
Duration: 0:42

How 'Mate Value' Evolves Over Time

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1:01:59
Duration: 0:52

The Vitality Curve: Why Birth Rates are a Timing Problem

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1:11:09
Duration: 1:48

The Terrifyingly High Bar for Modern Parenthood

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1:14:43
Duration: 1:15

Fatherhood: The Last Male Institution

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1:17:40
Duration: 1:38

Kelsey Ballerini and the Song of Modern Regret

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1:20:56
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The Great Paternity Leave Debate: Galloway vs. Thompson

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1:27:24
Duration: 1:04

How Free Cultures Learn From Mistakes

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1:20:04
Duration: 0:33

The Debate Over Dads in the Birthing Room

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1:27:58
Duration: 1:35

The Phillips Screwdriver and the Birthing Pool

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1:32:10
Duration: 1:16

Three Essential Tips for Dads in the Delivery Room

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1:35:29
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The Truth About Gender Bias in College Admissions

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1:43:14
Duration: 2:13

Why Pessimism is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

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1:38:19
Duration: 1:54

The Open Secret of Elite College Admissions

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1:44:58
Duration: 0:29

Why Optimism is a Moral Virtue

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1:47:32
Duration: 0:38

Screens vs. Streets: The Silent Retreat of Men

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1:49:50
Duration: 0:55

Debunking the 'Male Crisis' Narratives

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1:52:26
Duration: 1:01

The Truth About the Marriage Collapse

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1:54:54
Duration: 0:39

Beyond the Moral Panic: The Demonization of Young Men

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1:59:58
Duration: 0:41

Obama's Admission on Investing in Boys

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2:03:16
Duration: 0:22

The Overlooked Truth About Investing in Boys

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2:03:10
Duration: 0:52

Why Serious Conversations Outlast Viral Clips

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