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SOLVED! SAMPLE! #31 - There is no "Male Loneliness Crisis(TM)": Why Patriarchy & Capitalism Are Hurting Us ALL
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Air Date: 01-12-26
Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss:
- Ch. 1 - Why it's actually NOT a "Male Loneliness Epidemic (TM)" and even the non-crazy male influencers aren't helping
- Ch. 2 - Why loneliness is better understood by age, and how society has not emotionally equipped men for struggle
- Ch. 3 - Why American-style capitalism is the root cause of loneliness epidemic and is stranding women and mothers
- Ch. 4 - Why the solutions for societal loneliness don't align with fascist governments, and calling out those who would rather you stay lonely and buy stuff
- SOLVED! BACKSTAGE: Beyond the Algorithm (Members Only!): "Looks Maxing" & our initial thoughts on the invasion of Venezuela"
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REFERENCES
Does Anyone Care That Young Women Are Just as Lonely as Men Are? - Cosmopolitan
What Did Men Do to Deserve This? - The New Yorker
The male loneliness epidemic is a myth - The Quinnapiac Chronicle
Don't blame women for men's loneliness. Blame capitalism - Salon
America glorifies what makes it lonely, and women silently pay the price | Opinion - USA Today
Unlocking Economic Mobility Through Social Connectedness - Purpose Building Communities
America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it (2023) - NPR (2023)
Why America Needs More Public Pools - The Atlantic
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"A Time to Be Cringe: Why Gen Z Needs Millennial Humor" (SOLVED! #29)