A Gen Z Male and His Current View of Trump
A raw and honest video by Alex Wei on why he regrets voting for Trump in 2024. This piece dives into political disillusionment, broken promises, and what it means to think for yourself.
Lost Boys Ep1
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
How the US is Destroying Young People's Future
Entrepreneur and former NYU professor Scott Galloway explains how the U.S. economy is failing young people — especially young men — in this urgent TED Talk on generational inequality, rising costs, and political neglect.
Future Careers and AI Realities
📺 Related TEDx Talk: Future-Proof: Careers That Will Matter in an AI World Check out Carina Yan’s TEDx talk, where she explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of work — and which careers will remain essential. Her insights align with what leaders like Eric Schmidt and Jensen Huang are
Preview: A Resource Guide for the Gen Z Male
A Resource Guide for the Gen Z Male (Abridged Edition) Cut through the noise and get straight to what matters. This compact guide from Malestrum tackles the real challenges Gen Z men face today—identity, mental health, purpose, relationships, modern masculinity, and the fast-changing world of tech, gaming, and AI.
Absent, Not Forgotten: A TEDx Talk That Cuts Deep
Sometimes a stranger's voice says exactly what your soul has been trying to get out. In this 9-minute TEDx talk, Kent D. Ballard Jr. speaks for millions of young men — the ones who grew up without a father. He doesn’t rant. He doesn’t blame. He just
Welcome to Malestrum
🎙️ Welcome to Malestrum — a podcast where a Boomer dad and his Gen Z son tackle the big questions facing young men today. In this premiere episode, Barry (73) and Griffin (23) introduce Malestrum — a father–son project born out of honest conversations and a desire to understand masculinity in the
What is Malestrum?
Barry & Griffin Rutherford launch Malestrum with intergenerational dialogue on modern masculinity.”