Big Ideas Hanna Rosin on what’s happened to the end of men in Trump’s America
Sep 11, 2025
Hanna Rosin, Senior Editor at The Atlantic and author of The End of Men, joins Edwina Bartholomew, host of Sunrise. They dive into the shifting gender dynamics in America post-Trump, highlighting women's struggle for equality and financial independence. Hanna shares candid reflections on her media experiences during tumultuous times. The duo discusses societal expectations in marriage and parenting, the role of technology in intimacy, and the necessity for women to reclaim their narratives amid evolving political discourse.
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Facts Lose Power In Meme Politics
- Rosin argues facts no longer reliably change narratives when audiences treat events as memes.
- She finds that producing factual evidence often fails to shift belief in politicised contexts.
On-Stage Clash With A Manosphere Podcaster
- Rosin recounts moderating a panel with a manosphere podcaster who claimed 'every woman' wants a man who earns more.
- She interrupted, bluntly saying that sounded "really fucking boring," illustrating cultural clash on-stage.
Tell The Story You Know To Be True
- Rosin urges women storytellers to record and publish the truth as they experience it.
- She says creating outlets and counter-narratives helps correct powerful, false stories about women.
