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Are Men Finished and Should We Help Them?

Are Men Finished and Should We Help Them?

FromOpen to Debate


Are Men Finished and Should We Help Them?

FromOpen to Debate

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Apr 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

By several measures, men are in trouble. Women outnumber them in college enrollment. And even once there, men are not as likely to graduate. Men also face higher levels of substance abuse, higher numbers of overdoses, higher incarceration rates, lower life expectancies, and suicide levels that are nearly four times more likely than women. In this context we debate the question: Are Men Finished and Should We Help Them? 
 
Arguing Yes: Richard Reeves, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow  
Arguing No: Hanna Rosin, Award-Winning Journalist and Podcast host 
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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Released:
Apr 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process.