Interesting Times: Scott Galloway on Rebuilding Purpose for Young Men

Young men are drifting, and Scott Galloway argues the fix starts with purpose, mentorship, and real-world connection. In this condensed version of Interesting Times with Ross Douthat, the original episode is reduced from a full-length conversation to a quick listen that captures Galloway’s case against “toxic masculinity” as a useful frame, his concerns about mental health, school failure, tech addiction, and the social effects of AI and automation. Ross Douthat presses Galloway on what’s gone wrong for boys, how higher education and current culture leave many behind, and what reforms could help—from more men in primary education to better pathways into work and stronger “third places” for dating and community. Listeners will come away with a sharper understanding of masculinity, education reform, current events, and how big tech is reshaping relationships and labor. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.