We’re featuring Lost Boys Ep1: "Young Men Are Struggling" because it resonates deeply with our theme—exploring loneliness, lost direction, and what modern masculinity needs today. Featuring Richard Reeves, this episode helps us begin a conversation grounded in both empathy and inquiry.
Episode Description
Lost Boys Ep 1: Young Men Are Struggling
In this recently released new podcast series debut, commentators and investors Anthony Scaramucci and Scott Galloway welcome Richard Reeves, author ofOf Boys and Men, and founder of the American Institute for Boys and Men (@aibm.org) to unpack the rising mental health crisis among young men. They explore how changing economic, educational, and cultural forces can leave men feeling purposeless. This isn’t just a diagnosis—they also begin discussing solutions that start in families, schools, and communities.
Why We’re Posting This on Malestrum
- Shared purpose: Like Lost Boys, Malestrum aims to highlight this conversation from both father and son perspectives.
- Credible perspective: Richard Reeves brings data-driven insights that ground our emotional discussions.
- Conversation catalyst: We’ll use this as a prompt for our next Substack post or podcast, inviting you to reflect on mentorship, role models, and belonging.
- Expanding our circle: Introducing voices outside our platform enriches the dialogue we’re building here.
